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Denver (Colo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 55526 Collections and/or Records:

L.E. Clement for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-clement
Abstract

L.E. Clement, also known as Clemmie, was born in Denver in 1909. Reflects on recreation activities at the Rocky Mountain Lake including a playground, tennis courts, sledding, and ice skating. Clements reminisces on swimming at Berkeley Lake. Reflects on becoming the first Colorado woman parachute jumper, jumping from a biplane. Recalls the fourth of July celebrations with fireworks and baseball games. Describes the games the neighborhood children played in the summer.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Leaded Glass Mogen Davids (Stars of David)

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Identifier: B002.16.0209.00001
Abstract

Leaded stained glass Mogen Davids (Stars of David that have clear glass in the centers and yellow striated glass in the stars.

Dates: circa 1950s

League of American Wheelmen Membership Card, Between 1893-1895

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Identifier: B091.01.0001.0002.00002
Abstract Milton Anfenger's membership card to the League of American Wheelmen (LAW), begun in 1880 is credited with getting paved roads in the United States before the advent of the automobile. It was started to defend the rights of bicyclists and later became the League of American Bicyclists. The league published bicycle maps and offered hotel discounts. By 1898 it had more than 102,000 members including the Wright Brothers and John D. Rockefeller. The card is signed by "M. L. Anfenger." Milton...
Dates: Between 1893-1895

Leah and Israel Block, between 1920-1930

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Identifier: B063.05.0021.00058
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Leah and Israel Block in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1920-1930