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  • High School commencement
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    Young Japanese women in white graduation gowns, high heels and mortar board caps and a men in dark gowns and caps assemble in a courtyard at the Granada Relocation Center, Camp Amache, Prowers County, southeastern Colorado. The wind blows their...
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    Japanese--Capture & imprisonment--1940-1950.; World War, 1939-1945--Detention facilities.; World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners.; Amache (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Detention facilities--Colorado--Amache--1940-1950.; Graduation...
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    1943 June 24
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  • Confederate reunion
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    View of conventioneers in Trinidad, Colorado. Two uniformed marines with band insignias stand hats in hand talking to four young women in formal gowns. Two of the gowns are of a brocaded sheer fabric, and two of the ladies wear light colored wraps....
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    Trinidad (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Military uniforms.; Abend, Lee.; Barry, Delphine.; Gagliardi, Lucille.; Gagliardi, Marguerite.; Hines, Paul.
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    August, 1939
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  • Central City people
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    Men and women stand in a group on the steps of the Teller House in Central City, Colorado, in 1890's costume. The women wear long gowns of satin and lace with bustles. The men wear dark suits with string ties or ascots, wide-brimmed hats, and false...
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    Central City (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Costumes--American--1890-1900.; Men--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.
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    [between 1930 and 1950?]
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  • Kings and Queens Social Club
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    A group of African American (Black) men and women stand in a V-formation on the dance floor of a dance hall in Denver, Colorado. The women wear identical strapless, light colored, full length gowns and stand on one side of the room. Them men wear...
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    Kings and Queens Social Club (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Ball gowns--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
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    [between 1950 and 1960?]
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  • Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority (Gamma Omicron Chapter)
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    Group portrait of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority (Gamma Omicron Chapter) women in Denver, Colorado; they wear formal gowns.
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    Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Gamma Omicron Chapter--People--1940-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Evening gowns--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Fraternities & sororities--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.
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    [between 1940 and 1960?]
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  • East High spotlight: 21st year no 9
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    Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
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    East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
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    1943 March 4
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  • Wedding portrait
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    Studio portrait of two couples, probably Hispanic, the men wear suits and the women wear wedding gowns with lace, veils, and flowers.
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    Hispanic Americans.; Brides--1920-1930.; Grooms (Weddings)--1920-1930.; Spouses--1920-1930.; Wedding costume--1920-1930.
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    1926, September 3
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  • Children, Rifle area
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    Babies sit on pillows on a bench for a portrait. The babies wear gowns with lace cuffs.
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    Infants--1900-1910.
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    [between 1900 and 1910?]
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  • Woodmen of the World
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    Men pose in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado, by a team of horses and a wagon. Uniforms include kepi hats and ritual gowns; a mesa is in the distance.
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    Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Co.--People--1900-1920.; Rifle (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Clubs--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.
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    [between 1900 and 1920?]
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  • Portrait of twin babies
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    Studio portrait of two babies who lay on a fur rug. The babies wear light colored gowns.
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    Infants--1890-1900.; Twins--1890-1900.
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    1890
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  • Two women with two burros and a dog
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    Women pose with donkeys and a dog in Denver, Colorado. The women wear matching gowns over their dresses.
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    Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Donkeys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
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    [between 1904 and 1915?]
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  • Santa Fe, Corpus Christi Festival
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    In this reproduction of a cabinet card tacked to corkboard, onlookers and parade participants kneel as the Eucharist passes ahead on San Francisco Street in Santa Fe (Santa Fe County), New Mexico, during the feast of Corpus Christi. Parade...
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    Corpus Christi Festival--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1900-1910.; Santa Fe (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Cabinet photographs--1900-1910.; Commercial streets--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1900-1910.; Parades & processions--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1900-1910.; Spectators--New...
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    [between 1900 and 1905?]
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  • Colo. College
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    View of a Sunflower Carnival Parade entry, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows a driver wearing a suit, fedora, and an oversized boutonniere with a four-horse team and wagon decorated with foilage. Riders wear mortarboard caps and...
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    Colorado College--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Parades &...
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    July 4, 1906?
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  • Costume Ball
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    A group poses in 18th century ball costumes and powdered wigs, Colorado Springs, Colorado; women wear lace gowns, jewerly, plumes and hold fans, men have on jackets with tails, tights, knickers and ruffled shirts. Members include: Zeph Hill, (Mrs....
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    Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Costumes--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Masquerades--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
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    [between 1890 and 1900]
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  • Confederate reunion
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    View of conventioneers in Trinidad, Colorado. An elderly man wearing a mustache and a confederate uniform twirls a woman in a satin gown. Other women wearing gowns, ribbons and corsages look on. Many people are in the background.
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    Trinidad (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Dancing--Colorado--Trinidad--1930-1940.; Military uniforms--Confederate.; Reunions--Colorado--Trinidad--1930-1940.
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    August, 1939
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  • Actresses or dancers
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    Studio portrait of six unidentified women in a theatrical pose. They wear white, Classical style gowns, one holds a whip, probably in Denver, Colorado.
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    Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Dancers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
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    [between 1910 and 1920?]
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  • Sunflower carnival parade
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    Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado: a man, in a tutu standing on a wooden horse, and a clown ride on top of a small cart pulled by a group of Black men in hooded, striped gowns. A man and woman ride bicycles behind the...
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    Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; African Americans--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Clowns--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Cycling--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.;...
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    1898
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  • Daniels & Fisher
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    Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows the "French Room," mannequins in lace and brocade gowns, mirrors and a plaster ceiling.
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    Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Lingerie--1900-1910.; Mannequins--1900-1910.; Merchandise...
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    [1902?]
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  • Daniels & Fisher
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    Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows the "French Room," mannequins in lace and brocade gowns, mirrors and a doll.
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    Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Lingerie--1900-1910.; Mannequins--1900-1910.; Merchandise...
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    [1902?]
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  • Conejos, Colorado
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    View of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Conejos (Conejos County), Colorado; shows (possibly) a First Communion procession of women and girls in white gowns and veils, altar boys and parishioners; church features adobe construction, twin...
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    Our Lady of Guadalupe (Church : Conejos, Colo.)--1870-1890.; Conejos (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Conejos--1870-1890.; Communion--Colorado--Conejos--1870-1890.
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    [between 1879 and 1890]
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  • Novellettes [sic] Club
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    View of a Novelettes Club function. A group of African American (Black) women in white, full length gowns stand on the dance floor of a dance hall in Denver, Colorado. One woman stands in front of the other women and bows her head. The other women...
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    Novelettes Club (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Dance parties--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
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    [between 1950 and 1955?]
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  • Laundry facility at Agnes Memorial Sanatorium
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    Men and women workers stand in the laundry room at Agnes (Phipps) Memorial Sanatorium in Denver, Colorado. Two women stand at ironing boards and iron hospital gowns. A woman with a bobbed haircut stands near a large folding table where sheets are...
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    Agnes Memorial Sanatorium (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Laundries (Rooms & spaces)--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Laundry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
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    [between 1920 and 1930?]
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  • Edgewater, Colorado, 50th Anniversary
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    Jeannette Lynn is crowned the queen of the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the town of Edgewater, Jefferson County, Colorado. She and Mayor Lloyd Doherty stand in the center of a stage; on the left is Ruth Dillner and on the right is Betty...
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    Edgewater (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Anniversaries--Colorado--Edgewater--1950-1960.; Rites & ceremonies--Colorado--Edgewater--1950-1960.; Doherty, Lloyd.; Lynn, Jeannette.
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    1951
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  • W. W. I. nurses' parade, Sterling
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    View of parade in Sterling Colorado; nurses in parade formation wear World War One dress with gowns & long flowing caps with Red Cross logo. Men march behind; one holds a sign "K. O. T. M., Pawnee Tent, No. 44"; background view includes two-story...
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    Sterling (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Nurses--Colorado--Sterling--1910-1920.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Sterling--1910-1920.
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    1918
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  • Graduating class, Black Hawk High, June 22, 1899
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    Posed portrait of four men and two women, graduates of Blackhawk School, in Blackhawk (Clear Creek County), Colorado. Three of the women are seated in front, one woman and the two men are standing behind. The women wear long white gowns with long...
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    Blackhawk (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Alumni & alumnae--Colorado--Blackhawk--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Blackhawk--1890-1900.
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    [1899 June 22]
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  • An engraved sterling silver diploma
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    Dr. Orlo E. Childs, president of the Colorado School of Mines (on right) poses with Morgan J. Davis, Houston oilman, in gowns, mortar boards and tassels. Davis holds the engraved sterling silver diploma with an honorary doctoral degree presented by...
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    Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Golden--1960-1970.; Childs, Orlo E., 1914-; Davis, Morgan J.; Colorado School of Mines.
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    1964
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  • Silver River premiere Webber Theater
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    Women in evening gowns pose in the lobby of the Webber Theater in Denver, Colorado, at the premiere of the movie "Silver River." Posters and signs reads "Hostesses this evening from Cesare Morganti School of Modeling - Wearing Apparel Courtesy of...
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    Webber Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Motion picture premieres--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Silver River (Motion picture)
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    [1948?]
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  • Red Rock Amphitheater was the scene of the 90th annual commencement
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    The Colorado School of Mines 90th annual commencement procession includes, left to right, Col. Willaim Leckie in dress uniform, Chief Marshall, Dr. Orlo E. Childs president, Dr. Ben H. Parker chairman of the board and former president, Morgan J....
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    Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Golden--1960-1970.; Colorado School of Mines.
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    1964
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  • Dan proudly receives the honorary degree of L.L.D. from Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado
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    Colorado Governor Daniel I.J. Thornton poses with Ed Dutchier at a ceremony where he was awarded an Honorary L.L.D. degree at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. Both men wear academic caps and gowns.
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    Western State College of Colorado--People--1950-1960.; Gunnison (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Governors--Colorado--1950-1960.; Rites & ceremonies--Colorado--Gunnison--1950-1960.; Dutchier, Ed.; Thornton, Daniel I. J., 1911-1976.
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    [between 1951 and 1955?]
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  • Ballad of Baby Doe
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    Cast members perform the opera "The Ballad of Baby Doe" at the Central City Opera House. The set is painted with mountains and mining equipment. The ensemble, which includes a vicar, gathers around a balding man in a tuxedo. Costumes include long...
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    Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Theatrical productions--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
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    1956
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  • Central City Opera go-ers
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    Four costumed party-goers stand side-by-side in front of the Teller House in Central City, Colorado; shows a Mountain States Telephone sign. The men are in western wear and women wear long gowns, capes, and hats. In the background, people stand on...
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    Teller House (Central City, Colo.)--People --1930-1950.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Theater audiences--Colorado--Central City--1930-1950.
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    [between 1932 and 1950]
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  • Roulette at Central City's Teller House
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    Women in period costume and a man stand around a roulette wheel at the Teller House in Central City, Colorado. A spittoon is on the floor; the women wear long gowns with bustles, lace, and hats.
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    Central City (Colo.)--1930-1950.
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    [between 1930 and 1950?]
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  • Dr. Joseph Smiley (pres of CU) leads faculty procession at summer graduation exercises.
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    People at the University of Colorado at Boulder graduation wear military uniforms and gowns and mortarboards with tassels. Dr. Joseph Smiley, University President, is in a light colored gown with black trim and coronets on the lapels; trees are in...
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    Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; College presidents--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Smiley, Joseph R.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
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    1966
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  • Dr. Albert Milzer (seated) of Chicago, Denver native and noted microbiologist received an honorary doctor of science degree Saturday from his alma mater, the University of Colorado, at CU's summer commencement exercises. Milzer, shown with...
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    Men, including Albert Milzer, pose in caps and gowns at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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    Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Milzer, Albert.; Smiley, Joseph R.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
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    [between 1966 and 1968?]
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  • Four former University of Colorado deans received honorary degrees from CU at summer commencement exercises Saturday (Aug. 21). From left to right they are Harry G. Carlson, director of athletics and men's physical education for 37 years and dean...
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    Men and a woman at the University of Colorado at Boulder wear gowns and mortarboards with tassels.
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    Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Students--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
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    1965
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  • More than 1,800 degree candidates march to the 135th University of Colorado Commencement Friday (June 9) candidates and their families heard the Commencement address delivered by The Hon. Tom. C. Clark, associated justice of the United States...
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    Students in caps and gowns at the University of Colorado at Boulder approach in three files, splitting to go around a curb enclosed island in the foreground. Full parking lots flank the street, and women stand behind a chain link fence holding...
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    Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Students--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
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    1967
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  • Shown at the University of Colorado Friday just before commencement exercises got under way are, left to right, Gov. John Love, Dr. Gordon N. Ray, the speaker, who is president of the Guggenheim Foundation, President Joseph R. Smiley, and James...
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    Men pose in graduation gowns and mortarboards with tassels at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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    Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
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    [between 1966 and 1968?]
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  • Commencement
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    Students at the University of Colorado at Boulder wear caps and gowns, and crowd sidewalks on the campus. Sandstone campus buildings rooflines mimic the Flatirons in the background. An orchestra is on steps in the foreground, playing trumpets,...
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    Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Students--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
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    1966
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  • The Denver Star
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    Weekly newspaper about the African American community in Denver, Colorado.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Newspapers.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--History.
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    circa 1913
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  • East Denver High School Annual: 1911
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    1911 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
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    East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
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    1911
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  • East High spotlight: vol 30 no 5
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    Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
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    East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
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    1943 December 9
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  • East High spotlight: vol 30 no 13
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    Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
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    East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
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    1944 May 25
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    Brown, Margaret Tobin (Mrs. J.J.) 1867-1932
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  • Life on Capitol Hill: A Fair on the Hill
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    Special 1979 People's Fair Souvenir Issue of Life on Capitol Hill Volume 5 Number 9. Includes list of vendors, sponsors, and map of booths during the fair.
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    Citizens' associations--Colorado--Denver.; Neighborhood government--Colorado--Denver.
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    1979 May 8
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  • 1907 Ballenger & Richards 35th Annual Denver City Directory
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    City directory of all residents and businesses in the Denver area in the year 1907.
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    Denver (Colo.)--Directories.
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    1907
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  • 1927 Denver Householders' Directory and Street and Avenue Guide v.3
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    The Denver Householder Directory started in 1924 and has been continued by other publishers right up to the present. These are arranged by address, allowing you to find out who was living in the house and/or the owner or the name of a business.
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    Denver (Colo.)--Directories.
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    1927

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