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Memorandum and draft letter concerning State Supreme Court Building location

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Call NumberARL1-2022-1567CreatorCaldwell, Elvin R., 1919-2004ContributorRoberts, Williams R.Brown, George, 1926-2006Webb, Wellington E.Taylor, Arie P. (Arie Parks), 1927-2003Biffle, BeverleyBlair, OmarDateMar 30, 1973SummaryMemorandum and three page letter by Elvin Caldwell and company. The memorandum, sent to the other authors of the letter (William R. Roberts, George Brown, Wellington Webb, Arie Taylor, Beverly Biffle, and Omar Blair), asking for their input and approval of the letter attached. The three page letter, addressed to the Senate State Affairs Committee, expresses support for a proposed location for the State Supreme Court Building at 20th (Twentieth) Avenue and Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado. The letter provides three points on why this location is of particular importance.Physical Description4 pages : black-and-white ; 28 x 22 cm (11 x 8.5 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectCaldwell, Elvin R., 1919-2004African American civic leaders--Colorado--DenverAfrican American politicians--Colorado--DenverAfrican Americans--Colorado--DenverColorado. Supreme CourtRoberts, Williams R.Brown, George, 1926-2006Webb, Wellington E.Taylor, Arie P. (Arie Parks), 1927-2003Biffle, BeverleyBlair, OmarGeographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPreserving Black Western LegaciesFinding Aidhttps://archives.denverlibrary.org/repositories/2/resources/3Type of MaterialMemorandumsCorrespondenceDigital Version Created FromARL1, Box 2, FF 27Original Material Found in CollectionARL1. Elvin R. Caldwell papersNotesThere are two horizontal crease lines on all pages. The first page has minor spots of discoloration from rust damage throughout. All pages are yellowing. The first page has minor discoloration from water damage on the left side of the page.DonorGift, Elvin R. Caldwell, 2000Languageeng

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