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Colorado -- Politics and government -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Byron Giles Rogers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M198
Abstract

Byron Giles Rogers was a Colorado Representative to the House of Representatives. He was elected as a Democrat to the 82nd and to the next 10 congresses (January 3, 1951-January 3, 1971). He was a resident of Denver, Colorado until his death on December 31, 1983. Papers include the materials he used during his term of office. The collection includes the general, personal, departmental, legislative and miscellaneous papers relating to Roger's years in Congress.

Dates: 1951-1970

Center for Colorado's Economic Future Records

 Collection
Identifier: U310
Abstract

The University of Denver's Center for Colorado’s Economic Future was established in 2007 to examine the fiscal health of Colorado's state and local governments and their ability to sustain fundamental public investments appropriate to Colorado's long-term economic vitality. The records contain business plans, legal briefings, news releases, strategic planning, studies, and meeting minutes.

Dates: between 2007-2011

Dan Schaefer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M200
Abstract Dan Schaefer (1936-2006) served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1977 to 1978 and then in the State Senate from 1979 to 1983 when he was elected to Congress. He was elected as a Republican to the 98th Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative-elect John L. Swigert, and was re-elected to the seven succeeding Congresses (March 29, 1983-January 3, 1999). The collection includes the political papers from Schaefer's...
Dates: 1977-1998

James D. (Mike) McKevitt Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M169
Abstract

James D. ''Mike'' McKevitt (1928-2000) served as a representative from Colorado's 1st District to the U.S. House of Representatives from 1971-1972. The collection contains material related to his term as a U.S. Representative from Colorado from his election in 1970 until his unsuccessful bid for re-election in 1972.

Dates: 1970-2000

Joyce Foster Political Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B064
Abstract Joyce Foster served as a member of the Denver City Council in Denver, Colorado from 1993-2003 representing District 4. She was the first Jewish woman to sit on the City Council and served as City Council President from 2001 to 2002. She worked on Skate Park and the University Hills Mall renovation. Prior to being elected to City Council, Foster was director of resource development for the Jewish Family and Children's Service from 1977 to 1993. Her husband, Steven Foster, became the longtime...
Dates: 1993-2003