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Baby Doe, -1935

 Person

Biography

Citation:
found: O'Connor, R. The legend of Baby Doe, 1989: CIP t.p. (Baby Doe; the Silver Queen of the West) galley (Elizabeth McCourt Tabor, better known to her contemporaries and today as Baby Doe; her first husband was Harvey Doe; Elizabeth McCourt Doe; later married Horace Tabor; also called the Silver Queen of Colorado; d. 1935) OCLC WorldCat

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Baby Doe Tabor, 1884 and 1934, 1884-1934

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0195.0022.00003
Abstract

Black and white photographic reproduction of Mrs. Elizabeth 'Baby Doe' Tabor (insert) wearing white hat in 1884 and stepping out of the cabin at the Matchless Mine in Leadville, Colo. in 1934.

Dates: 1884-1934

Baby Doe Tabor at Matchless Mine

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0195.0022.00006
Abstract

Black and white photographic image of Ms. Elizabeth 'Baby Doe' Tabor walking out of the cabin at the Matchless Mine located in Leadville, Colorado.

Dates: 1976-2013

Baby Doe Tabor with Mr. Derk Wilmouth

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0195.0022.00004
Abstract

Black and white photographic image of Ms. Elizabeth 'Baby Doe' Tabor (l) and Mr. Derk Wilmouth standing in an unknown location.

Dates: 1976-2013

Hal Benson for Colorado Reflections

 Item
Identifier: couda-benson
Abstract

Hal Benson, a CU graduate, reflects on his childhood in Leadville, Colorado on a homestead and in town. Recalls watching the silver and ore smelters at a mine in Leadville and his connection with Baby Doe Tabor. Benson discusses the railroad industry in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, including railroad accidents. Discusses the influx of Chinese immigrants working for the Public Service Company building power lines in the mountains.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined