Family papers.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
BOWMAN-WHITE FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH32
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
Correspondence, diaries, school papers, obituaries, and financial papers comprise the personal records of the family members in this collection. Business papers form a portion of the collection, especially those of John J. White, Sr. The papers contain his legal diaries and correspondence sent and received. White represented the Miller Brothers of Miller Live Stock Company in their dealings with R.N. Heizer who founded Cascade Town Company near Ute Pass in Colorado. The...
Dates:
1862-1969
BOYER FAMILY GENEALOGY
Collection
Identifier: WH1944
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
This collection comprises the genealogical research work of Carol Constance "Connie" Younker Boyer. Her research began in the early 1970s and continued through the early years of the 21st century, until just prior to her donation of the materials in 2006. She self-published her research in a number of volumes, most of which are in the Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Collection. Some were revised after additional research was conducted. The...
Dates:
TBD
BRUCE FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1044
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The collection spans the years 1881 to 1963. It includes family financial records in the form of invoices, receipts, cancelled checks and bank books. A limited number of school projects and keepsakes, as well as numerous unidentified photographs, complete the collection. SERIES 1 BRUCE FAMILY PAPERS 1881-1963 BOX 1 Financial records comprise the bulk of the series, which includes bank books, receipts, invoices and tax statements. Numerous...
Dates:
1881-1963
CAMPBELL AND PATTERSON FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1264
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The Campbell and Patterson Family Papers consist of family and political correspondence, newspaper articles (clippings), pamphlets, biographies, reports, minutes, b/w photographs, and a scrapbook spanning the years 1852-1944. Political correspondence and newspaper articles contain career highlights of A.W. Campbell Jr. and Thomas M. Patterson. In addition, the collection includes Margaret Campbell’s involvement in The National American Women’s Suffrage Association and The National League for...
Dates:
TBD
CAROLINE BANCROFT FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1089
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The Caroline Bancroft Family Papers comprise correspondence, business and personal papers, memorabilia, photographs and family history from five generations of the Bancroft and Jarvis families. Caroline Bancroft was clearly the keeper of these family papers, and she sometimes annotated the records for the benefit of future researchers. While the collection primarily documents the lives of many members of the Jarvis and Bancroft families, it also contains historical research and...
Dates:
TBD
CLARENCE AND FAIRFAX HOLMES PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1270
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The collection contains documents, audio-visual materials and photographs ranging from 1892 to 1980. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs, papers, audiotapes and film reels of the many organizations with which Clarence and Fairfax Holmes were active. Personal, business and family materials are also included. Scrapbooks, correspondence and personal papers provide a glimpse into Denver's African American community from the turn of the twentieth century through the Civil Rights...
Dates:
TBD
CRIS DOBBINS PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1421
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The Cris Dobbins Collection is arranged chronologically and spans 1894 to 1996. The papers record Dobbins’ career with the Boettchers and Ideal Basic Industries, Inc. Documents include his daily business journals, correspondence with the Boettchers and business colleagues, publications, and newspaper clippings. Personal documents comprise correspondence with family and friends, newspaper clippings, memorials from boards on which Dobbins served. Elvira B. Dobbins outlived her husband by 20...
Dates:
1894-1979
DON AND CAROLYN ETTER PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1974
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The materials in this collection range in date from 1870 to 2021 and primarily document the Etters' involvement in the cultural, environmental, and architectural development and preservation of Denver, Colorado. SERIES 1 PERSONAL 1920-2021 BOX 1 Series 1 contains a biographical history written by the Etters in 2021; photographs and ephemera belonging to Don Etter's mother (Rose Drtina Etter), grandmother (Helen Drtina), aunt (Marie Drtina...
Dates:
1870-2021
DUNKLEE FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1282
Scope and Contents
The Dunklee Family Papers consists of correspondence, business, political, and organizational files, reports, scrapbooks, and photographs, spanning the years 1864 - 2002. Documents primarily cover the careers of Edward V. Dunklee and David V. Dunklee. In addition, the collection contains the papers of George F. Dunklee, Mary Vaughan Dunklee, Thomas Pulliam, George Vaughan, and other related family members. The collection is organized into sections according to the family members. The...
Dates:
1864-2002
EDWARD D. WHITE JR. ARCHITECTURAL RECORDS
Collection
Identifier: WH1753
SCOPE AND CONTENT
The bulk of the materials, such as architectural drawings, photographs, and project files, found in the Ed White Architectural Records relate to his career as an architect with Fisher & Fisher, Hornbein & White, and Ed White Jr., AIA. Additional materials and photographs focus on White's personal and professional interest in historic preservation and his involvement with various volunteer organizations, museums, and foundations including Central City Opera House...
Dates:
circa 1850-2017.
GAMMON FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1024
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises papers pertaining to the operation of the Gammon ranch, the Gammon family genealogy and manuscripts. The collection also contains a small amount of personal papers. The records of the Gammon ranch primarily document the fiscal management. Eugene and Gertrude Gammon authored several manuscripts that were based on the ranch and El Paso County, Colorado. These manuscripts provide additional insight into life on the ranch during the early 1900s. Extensive...
Dates:
1840-1975
GOVERNOR DANIEL THORNTON PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH959
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The Governor Daniel Thornton Collection spans from 1905 to 1976. Papers arranged chronologically, beginning with Governor Thornton's first career as a cattle rancher, progressing to his political career and his activities after his final term in office in 1955. The majority of his papers and newspaper clippings between 1924 and 1956 are at Texas Technological University. The Collection at Denver Public Library owns microfilm of those documents. The Colorado State Archives houses Governor...
Dates:
1929-2001
HARMAN-PRICE FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: M1959
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
These papers are related mainly with Elisha and Louisa Morrill Andrews and her ancestors. A few items about Edward S. Harrison, Mrs. Thomas S. Harrison and some other Harrisons are included.
Dates:
1877-2005
HARRIET BRINK AND ELLA BRINK AUSBURN PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1155
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
This collection is comprised of ten partial diaries by Harriet A. Brink and her daughter, Ella Anna Mae Brink Ausburn, and Ella's husband, Harry Ventress Ausburn. It includes one scrapbook with undated newspaper clippings related to Cortez, Mancos, and Denver, Colorado. Multiple articles detail Harry V. Ausburn's ownership and management of the Ausburn Hotel in Mancos, Colorado, and his position as editor of the Mancos Times. Other articles detail...
Dates:
TBD
INA SIZER CASSIDY AND BERNICE MILES WARD PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1966
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
Arranged first by subject and then chronologically, the bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Ina Sizer Cassidy and her niece, Bernice Miles Ward and samples of their writings. Correspondence and documents relating to other family members comprise a portion of the papers. The papers were collected by Bernice Miles Ward and generally concern members of her family. Photographs either taken or collected by Bernice Miles Ward reflect her travels and life experiences including...
Dates:
TBD
John William Hugus Papers
Collection
Identifier: WH894
Scope and Contents
Collection contains photocopies of newspaper clippings; correspondence and records of Hugus family and allied families: Carnan, Carroll, Barrett; ledgers from Meekers, Colorado store.
Dates:
1828-1985
LAFAYETTE E. CAMPBELL AND FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH760
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The collection spans 1862-1948 and contains material related to Lafayette E. Campbell, his wife, Margaret Lynde Dent Campbell, their two daughters, Julia and Helen, and one granddaughter, Gretchen. Materials include correspondence, legal papers, memorabilia, newspaper clippings and several documents related to Margaret Campbell's genealogy. A limited number of photographs and negatives complete the collection. SERIES 1 CAMPBELL FAMILY PAPERS 1862-1948...
Dates:
TBD
LAMB FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH2207
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The Lamb Family papers contain original correspondence and documents arranged chronologically. These papers document the lives of the children and grandchildren of William Lamb (1794-1852) who lived in Illinois and Ohio during the 19th century. Of special interest are 30 original letters (1889-1909) written by Henry F. Lamb (b. 1864; Crawford County, Illinois-d. 1938; Gilroy, California) to his brother, William Lamb (1861-1943), discussing Henry Lamb's travels and life as a miner...
Dates:
1827-2010; Majority of material found within 1827-1909
MARINOFF FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1095
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The Marinoff Family collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, reports, photographs, newspaper clippings and scrapbooks, spanning the years 1882 - 1989. Documents primarily cover the careers of Oscar Marinoff and his wife Kate Andrews Marinoff. In addition, the collection contains material on several family members. The collection is organized into sections according to the family members. PART I OSCAR MARINOFF SERIES 1 PROFESSIONAL -...
Dates:
1882-1990
PEAK FAMILY COLLECTION
Collection
Identifier: WH1124
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The Peak Family Collection spans from 1870 to 1985. The collection documents the lives of the Denver family, which include Lottie Borum Peak (1867-1957), Paul R. Peak, his wife Verl Nicol, and Paul R. Peak Jr. Material includes correspondence, scrapbooks, organization handbooks, brochures, programs, and maps. The collection consists of member handbooks from these various organizations, scrapbooks on the Denver Police Auxiliary, and memorabilia the family kept which conveys life...
Dates:
TBD
PERRY FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH629
Scope and Contents
The Perry Family collection spans 1879-1983. Materials include correspondence, journals, financial records, manuscripts and family photographs. School papers constitute a part of the collection. Notes, newspaper clippings, and articles on topics of interest to the family are included. Information on Robert and Charlotte Perry is limited. SERIES 1 FAMILY PAPERS 1879-1979 BOX 1-4 The series contains correspondence between family members and...
Dates:
1867-1995, undated
PRATT-MAGEE FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH636
Scope and Contents
The Pratt/Magee Family Papers date from 1850 to 1923, with one item dated 1961. Papers include business and personal correspondence, business ledgers, stock books, abstracts, minute books and mining deeds. Correspondence between family members regarding the Civil War provides insight into camp life and war activities. Subsequent correspondence centers primarily on family affairs and travels to Europe. Family members' papers contained in the collection include husband and wife, James H. and...
Dates:
1850-1961, undated
STANTON FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1757
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The Stanton Family Papers span the years 1846-1999. The bulk of the collection relates to Charles E. Stanton and Robert E. Stanton. Material consists of black/white and color photographs, negatives, slides, and photo albums; engineering and surveying certificates; and yearbooks. The materials associated with Robert E. Stanton document his work as a chemical engineer for the Conoco Oil Company. The collection also includes Robert E. Stanton’s West High School yearbooks as well as a Sherman...
Dates:
TBD
TAMMEN FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH815
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the material in this collection was donated by the family of Agnes Reid Tammen, her grandniece Helen Crabbs Rippey, husband Arthur Rippey and their children. SERIES 1 AGNES REID AND HARRY H. TAMMEN 1880-1990 BOX 1-2 This series contains personal and professional items about both Harry H. Tammen and his second wife Agnes Reid Tammen, though few of the items were created by the Tammens themselves. Catalogs of the H.H. Tammen Curio...
Dates:
1873-1966
THOMAS HORNSBY FERRIL AND FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH1195
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The papers range from 1824 to 2012. Correspondence, manuscripts of plays, poetry and prose books, diaries, scrapbooks and photographs comprise the collection. The bulk of the papers belonged to Thomas Hornsby Ferril. Papers of other family members are also included. The series are arranged chronologically by family member. Within each series, arrangement of material varies according to the type of material. For example, financial papers are arranged chronologically and...
Dates:
TBD
VAILE FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH264
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
The collection contains documents, primarily correspondence, relating to various branches of the Vaile family dating back to 1800. The bulk of the collection relates to the direct genealogy of the twentieth-century Vaile family with the exception of the documents of Sarah and Asa Smith who were missionaries to Oregon and involved with the ill-fated Whitman Mission in the 1830s and 1840s. SERIES 1 FAMILY PAPERS 1800-1977 BOX 1 Arranged...
Dates:
TBD
WALLACE M. GINN FAMILY PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH2121
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
Materials in this collection relate to the professional and personal life of Wallace "Wally" Ginn, his parents Carl and Emmie Lou (Marchant) Ginn, and various other family members. The collection is divided into series by the owner or creator of the materials. Some ephemera and publications are also included in the collection. Where possible the original order has been maintained. The majority of the collection belonged to Wally, and reflects his professional and personal life....
Dates:
1890-1996
WILLIAM CALVIN SANDERS PAPERS
Collection
Identifier: WH369
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
This collection chronicles the early political history of Greeley, Colorado through the scrapbooks of its first mayor, William Calvin Sanders. Also, Sanders's railroad career and his family's life in Colorado City, Colorado is portrayed in the scrapbooks with newspaper clippings, programs and correspondence. Black-and-white photographs depict the nineteenth-century members of the Sanders and Pearson families. Also included are black-and-white family photographs. ...
Dates:
TBD
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