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Railroads

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

George Stehle, 1942-1953

 File
Identifier: B360.03.0034.0023
Abstract

Personal papers belonging to a George Stehle of Pennsylvainia. Papers include his birth certificate, copy of his Last Will and Testament, WPA employment record and pay summary, letter about grievence to mediation board for Penn. and Lake Erie Railroad, letter from Post Office and senate committee and check from Denver Dry Goods Store. There is an envelope from JCRS but it is empty. Also containes financial information.

Dates: 1942-1953

Hal Benson for Colorado Reflections

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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

Incidents of Travel and Adventures in the Far West, 1857

 Item
Identifier: B388.01.0001.00001
Abstract

Memoir by Solomon Nunez Carvalho about his five-month journey on an expedition west over the Rocky Mountains with Colonel John C. Fremont.

Dates: Publication: 1857

Incidents of Travel and Adventures in the Far West by Carvalho

 Collection
Identifier: B388
Abstract

Memoir by Solomon Nunez Carvalho about his five-month journey on an expedition west over the Rocky Mountains with Colonel John C. Fremont.

Dates: Publication: 1857

John Norwood for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-norwood
Abstract

John Norwood reflects on his father's employment in the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company and his childhood, which included many moves across the country. Norwood discusses writing "Rio Grande Narrow Gauge" about the railroad, his research behind the book, and the history of the narrow gauge built by William Palmer.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Larry Crittendon for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-crittendon
Abstract Larry Crittendon reflects on his childhood in Denver, Colorado, his work with the Rio Grande Railroad for 48 years, his time studying music at the Denver Conservatory of Music, and playing piano, bassoon and celesta with the Denver Symphony. Discusses his father's experiences as Molly Brown's (Margaret Tobin Brown) butcher. Reminisces about the early nickelodeon movie theaters and silent films and watching Halley's comet in 1910. Discusses the Great Depression and the effects it had on...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch, 1912 January 23

 Item
Identifier: B002.01.0104.0159.00016
Abstract

Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to A. Stitch Spivak informs Stitch that the railroad companies do not want to ship Herman Stitch’s trunk. Spivak also asks Stitch to send $5.73 to cover the cost of the shipment.

Dates: 1912 January 23

Manitou Incline Railroad, 1948-08-12

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Identifier: B194.01.0001.00001
Abstract

This is a photo of Lillian Fogel Rubin with family and others riding the Manitou Incline Railroad.

Dates: 1948-08-12

Oral History Interview with Hannah Pearl Goodman, 1978

 Item
Identifier: B098.04.0007.00005
Abstract Topics covered: Born and grew up in New York, came to Denver in 1907 with her family to be closer to her mother’s extended family, parents originally from Romania, she thought Denver was terrible because it wasn't anything like New York, went to work at the Golden Eagle, worked as a candy packer for a while filling chocolate boxes, family had a little grocery store, story of how she was set up with her husband and their wedding, living in Grand Junction and Tabernash because her husband...
Dates: 1978

Oral History Interview with Keith Marolt, 1990 September 4, 2006

 Item
Identifier: AHS-C45
Abstract

Keith Marolt describes his growing up on the Marolt ranch and working it over the years. Discusses his family, the ranch buildings and how they were used, railroads, irrigation water rights, crops livestock and machinery used.

Dates: 1990 September 4; Digitization: 2006