University of Colorado at Denver
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Booley Kelly for Colorado Reflections
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Identifier: couda-kelly
Abstract
Booley Kelly (William Kelly), storyteller and poet, reflects on his move to Colorado in 1953. Discusses Five Points neighborhood in Denver, his first impressions of Colorado, Union Station, and City Park.
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Clarkson Guyer for Colorado Reflections
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Identifier: couda-guyer
Abstract
Clarkson Guyer, born in Denver in 1885, reflects on his first memories of his family and of Colorado. Guyer reminisces about the Denver cable cars and horse drawn cars. Tells of pranks and celebrations on Halloween at Grasshopper Hill in Denver and recreation activities like ice skating at City Park. Guyer reflects on his first experiences with automobiles, his time as an auxiliary fireman, and how the fire department used horse-drawn trucks.
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