Mines and mineral resources
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Baby Doe Tabor, 1884 and 1934, 1884-1934
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.
Baby Doe Tabor at Matchless Mine
Black and white photographic image of Ms. Elizabeth 'Baby Doe' Tabor walking out of the cabin at the Matchless Mine located in Leadville, Colorado.
Baby Doe Tabor with Mr. Derk Wilmouth
Black and white photographic image of Ms. Elizabeth 'Baby Doe' Tabor (l) and Mr. Derk Wilmouth standing in an unknown location.
Hal Benson for Colorado Reflections
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.