James Beatty Letter

Collection

Identifier: M42

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains notes about Colorado Society for the Friendless, organized Oct. 22, 1903 to aid discharged or paroled prisoners. Also includes notes about the formation of Denver City Baseball Club League.

Dates

1903

Language of Materials

Material is in English unless otherwise noted.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

James Beatty was a British law-enforcement officer. B. 1868 County Cavan, Ireland; member Royal Irish Constabulary 1888; detective with Scotland Yard 1895. Moved to Denver, Colo. 1900 for health. Active organizer Colorado Society for the Friendless. D. May 1906 San Antonio, Tex.

Extent

1 envelope (1 page)

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift; Marguerite Barret, West Hartford, Conn.; 1958.

Subjects

Baseball (field sport) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Baseball -- Colorado -- Denver -- 19th century. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Criminals Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Criminals -- Rehabilitation -- Colorado -- 19th century. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Manuscripts (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Notes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus