John C. White, a stage driver during the mining boom in Eldora in Boulder County, Colorado, poses for a studio bust portrait. Eldora experienced its boom near the end of the 19th century. White drove the stage route between Eldora and Boulder through the Boulder Canyon. He spent the later years of his life living in Nederland. He wears a hat and a three-piece suit with a striped tie.
Description
1 photonegative ; 11 x 8 cm. (4 x 3 in.); 2 photoprints ; 17 x 12 cm. (6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Portrait photographs.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Driving of horse-drawn vehicles--Colorado--Boulder County--1930-1950.; Boulder County (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Eldora (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Stagecoaches--Colorado--Boulder County--1930-1950.; White, John C.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700125115
Notes
balance of his life. Kemp photo" written on paper stuck to back of other print.; Title from inventory prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library; words "White, John Stage Driver Early Days of Eldora" written on sticker on back of one print; words "John C. White stage driver during Eldora Boom, operating from Boulder to Eldora via Boulder Canyon. In later years he superintended construction work on the City of Boulder water source at Silver and Goose Lakes in the Snowy Range area 20 - miles west of Boulder. He lived in Nederland the ; R7001251159
Filename
00125115.tif
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