Microfilms

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Collection contains a scrapbook with newspaper clippings of stories written by Prickett: one series recounts an overland trip to California (1854); also includes the series: "Early mining days in the gold fields of California." Both series written under the by-line: A Gold-seeker. Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm94).

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Collection contains: newspaper clippings of Judge Belford's political career and speeches. Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm104).

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Collection contains Anderson's Civil War diary (1863-1865), correspondence (copies of two letters), scrapbook contains letters, clippings, documents, etc. concerning James W. Anderson and his family, probably compiled by his son Archer Royal Anderson (1861-1933); microfilm (Mflm101) contains scrapbook.

Scope and Contents Collection contains correspondence, legal documents, programs, invitations, certificates, photo copy of journals (1888, 1889), college scrapbook (1867-1870), mourning banner; two scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings of Denver elections and city government and editorials written by Leet for the Denver Tribune and the New Orleans Republican (1884-1885, 1895); account books for Leetsdale Farm (1884-1894); account ledgers of Colorado and Wyoming properties; Denver real estate record books...

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Collection contains: diary of Henderson's early days in the military (June 1-July 19, 1898); military records: discharge papers; appointments; bronze medal of honor award; poem; essay; microfilm (Mflm114) copy of diary.

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Microfilm of handwritten diary of missionary trip from Nebraska City to Colorado and New Mexico.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE Rice's vivid, detailed descriptions fill his diaries. The descriptions in the two diaries chronicle the daily life of Union troops including their food, uniforms, sleeping conditions and pay. Unaccustomed to the South, Rice describes the appearance and attitudes of slaves and the effect of the Emancipation Proclamation. Other topics discussed include telegraphing with mirrors, encounters with the enemy, illnesses and suicides of the troops. In pencil, he also drew local scenery to illustrate...

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Collection contains a travel diary written by an unidentified Denver, Colorado family describing their train trip to Washington, D.C. in 1915. Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm123).

Scope and Contents Collection contains a handwritten, daily record of the events for the riverboat De Smet traveling on the Missouri River from Saint Louis, Missouri to Fort Benton, Montana and the return trip (1873). Topics include: 170 tons of freight, mostly for Fort Benton, the balance for Sioux City and points below; some passengers names; riverboat temporarily seized at Fort Benton, where Capt. Joseph La Barge was charged with selling whiskey at Indian reservations. Collection also available on microfilm...

Scope and Contents The collection contains materials dating from 1924 to 1978. Materials include a microfilm (C MSS Mflm1) copy of a scrapbook (1930-1978) with clippings, certificates, and photographs pertaining to the career of sculptor Julius Peter Ambrusch Papers and one photo album (1924-1956) containing b/w photographs primarily documenting Ambrusch's terracotta relief sculptures. Projects documented in the album include:Alamosa High School (Alamosa, Colorado) Benedict Fountain (Denver,...

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Collection contains a two volume diary (1835) describing the expedition to the Rocky Mountains from Fort Leavenworth. Also includes correspondence, hand drawn map and a booklet describing Ford's wife's genealogy. Also available on microfilm (Mflm37).

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Correspondence from Byers to prominent persons of the day.

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Correspondence of Dorsey (handwritten and typescript)

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Undated promotional letter describing plans for Dearfield; photocopied letter to William J. Harsha with a statement of progress; letter discussing Dearfield property includes a town plat; microfilm contains additional personal, business and political correspondence.

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Collection contains 22 handwritten letters from New Mexico Territory (Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Fort Thorn) written between 1856 and 1860. The letters are mainly written by Manning C. Hollowell to his brother Daniel Hollowell in Frankford, Pennsylvania. Includes a hand-drawn map of Albuquerque and mention of Kit Carson and Brigham Young. Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm191).

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Handwritten and transcribed papers and diaries.

Scope and Contents Collection contains radio scripts written by Bakewell as the May Department Stores Company (Denver, Colo.) commentator for the radio program, The Human Interest Story of Merchandise. Scripts focus primary on fashion and apparel, also include historical narratives and references to Colorado mining, David May, founder of the May Company, visiting nurses, Mary Breckenridge, and Florence Nightingale. Microfilm contains Bakewell's unpublished memoirs: Another Pilgrim's Progress. Collection also...

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Collection contains clippings, correspondence, programs, invitations, broadsides and pamphlets from her political and social reform activities. Includes letters from Susan B. Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt on women's rights; other letters from Colorado Governor Alva Adams, Denver juvenile court judge Ben B. Lindsey. Scrapbook is available on microfilm (Mflm 23).

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Collection contains microfilm (C MSS Mflm7) copy of scrapbook with newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photographs; scrapbook compiled by Hooks.

Scope and Contents The collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, sheet music, and publications documenting Arno's studies, performances, and school. Included in the papers are original scripts, poems and scores written by Arno. The collection contains her library of sheet music and plays, which were hand typed and used by her students in performances. The authors and composers signed many of these items. Material in the collection dates from 1890 to 1998. Microfilm (Mflm133) contains...

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Anonymous ms. account in French concerning colonization and commercial development of French Louisiana. One theory attributes it to M. Hubert, commissioner general in Louisiana. Accompanied by an English translation, scholarly commentary, and information about donor, Edward L. Berthoud. Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm202).

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Collection contains a photocopy of Jewett's diary titled: "Journal to and from California." Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm51).

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Collection contains a pocket diary with bound transcription copy of a trip from Kalamazoo, Mich. to Placerville, Calif. (April-October 1854) Travel was from Chicago and St. Louis; overland by wagon via Fort Laramie, Fort Bridger, Salt Lake, Potter's Station, Sacramento. Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm192).

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Collections contains minutes from Denver (Pioneer) Lodge no. 47 from October 10, 1889 to December 18, 1891.

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Collection contains scrapbook of photos, sketches, and maps concerns notable courthouse buildings in Colorado; manuscript highlights Colorado history in summary form, from prehistoric settlements to the establishment of Colorado Territory in 1861. Microfilm copy of scrapbook.

Scope and Contents The collection dates from 1930-2022 and includes an index of bulletins (1957-1969, 1971-1981); memorabilia (2000); Citizen of the West program and invitations; judging contest lists; and scrapbooks containing primarily newspaper clippings. Selected scrapbooks are available on microfilm. Also included in the collection are Coors Western Art Exhibit programs, guides, premium list (2009-2012), as well as building survey reports, maps, photographs, and plans for the site of the National Western...

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Includes correspondence, reports to the Colorado Baptist State Convention, alphabetical list of church members, and minutes of business meetings.

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Collection contains a scrapbook of newspaper articles from the New York Tribune on various aspects of the U.S. westward movement during mid-19th century. Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm100).

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Collection contains a record book with constitution and bylaws (1863), members present and account of arms (1866), account of arms returned (1867). Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm124).

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Original Diary of James Siddens contains details of Siddens trip to Pikes Peak in pencil and has entries covering: list of expenses, mileage and camp places as well as detailing of everyday life, and directions to Pikes Peak and the Gold Fields. Collection also available on microfilm (C MSS Mflm205).