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XX-0388.076 - Letter
From: Martha R. Crocker, Littleton Women's Club, To: Mr. Dudley, Librarian, Denver Public Library, Dated: December 19, 1903; handwritten on Club's stationery; letter in regards to a set of books ("The War of the Rebellion") the club would like to obtain; consists of mostly one long sentance, with a note at the top: "Ask sec. if it is complete", with another note, "Yes".
Record Type: Object
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XX-0389 - Map
"Map of State of Colorado, Edition of 1924"; white rectangular paper map with black printing; shows the ranches, camps, schools, and major and secondary routes; "William E. Sweet, Governor, M.C. Hinderlider, State Engineer, Countour Map, Denver Mountain Parks, Edition of 1924, Topography by H.H. Hodgeson, Frank Tweedy, Max J. Gleissner, W.S. Beames, and F.D. Kramer. Surveyed in 1903 and 1923"; see color photographic image in accession file.
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XX-0395.019 - Patent
Patent on "una maguina para barrenar roca con avance de rosca giratoria accionada pro piston martillo y taladro de percusion," granted to John George Leyner by Spain, July 31, 1905; Patent No. 36547; handwritten in black ink; 23 pages; includes technical drawings; metal brads along left edge to outer cover of patent, which folds over; includes attached transmittal; translation (LOD, 7-31-2012): "A machine for drilling through rock with advanced ...
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XX-0395.035 - Patent
"Letters Patent on Direct Acting Engines, granted to John George Leyner by the United States of America, November 14, 1893"; Patent No. 508430; bound with blue ribbon; red seal in lower left corner; document is sealed; handwritten pencil notation at top: "Not assigned. Expired 11-14-1910 J.D., J. Geo. Leyner."
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XX-0395.075 - Booklet
"Leyner Tractor Linapede"; rectangular off-white paper booklet with black printing; cover image has illustration of man on tractor in garden, with inset illustration of the Leyner Tractor & Mfg. Co. buildings from the air, in tan and black printing; interior pages have illustrated and photographic images of tractors, the plant, and text about buying stock in the company for 1920 production of the Linapede tractor; stapled along folded left edge f...
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XX-0399.002 - Dress
Woman's beige underdress; two-tiered net overskirt; netting has green, yellow, silver & gold embroidered flowers all around the bottom; short sleeves; detachable collar also of embroidered net fabric; purple brocade pinafore with pleated cummerbund & pointed panniers.
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XX-0406a-b - Mill, Coffee
Coffee grinder or burr mill; small natural wooden square cabinet with dovetailed corners; black enameled metal crank grinding mechanism at top with round bowl and natural wooden crank knob; drawer below for grounds has small red painted wooden pull knob; "W.C. Cuthbert Littleton, Colo." stamped on bottom; "#6 Judge L.B. Ames & Ella Bixby home" on bottom of drawer, handwritten in black grease pencil; date unknown. From the exhibit "The Story of...
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XX-0418 - Dress, Wedding
Woman's wedding dress; ecru ribbon striped sheer dress with lace yoke at front and back; short lace-trimmed puffed sleeves with 3" wide lace ruffle; attached cummerbund trimmed with two lace ruffles; dress fastens in back with hooks & eyes; lined full-length skirt is covered by a 3/4 length over-skirt with 2" wide pale green satin ribbon edging; hand- and machine-stitched.
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XX-0433a-b - Dress
Woman's 2-piece ecru lawn dress, consisting of bodice and skirt; long-sleeved bodice trimmed with brown embroidered ruffle down front and around peplum and wrists; stand-up collar also embroidered in brown; bodice is fitted and closes in front with 19 mother-of-pearl buttons (the top 3 buttons don't match); floor-length full gathered wrap-around skirt; lower half of skirt has matching brown embroidery.
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XX-0435a-b - Dress
Woman's navy blue polka-dot 2-piece dress consisting of bodice with long sleeves and full skirt; bodice is fitted, with long, full sleeves fitted at the wrists; velvet collar; pleated peplum; fullness in front and back provided by shirring at waist and neck; front hook and eye closure; full-length skirt has inset front, trimmed with velvet ribbon; skirt gathered full in back; pleated ruffles down front and on lower edge.
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XX-0441a-d - Suit
Man's 3-piece black wool swallow-tail suit with pair of suspenders; a) jacket; black wool with satin lapels; 6 black satin-covered buttons on front, 2 on back; lined with black satin; tag on inside of jacket pocket: "Mr. F.H. Hilliard 1-16-11 No. 432379"; b) vest; matching vest of same black wool; back of vest of black satin; vest lined with white satin; has pocket on each side; 3 buttons on front; c) trousers; matching trousers of same black wo...
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XX-0489 - Certificate, Membership
"Littleton Hose Company No. 2", certifying that Edwin A. Bemis was an elected member, dated March 29, 1909; off-white rectangular thin paper with reddish-brown printed form; at top is "Littleton Hose Company No. 1", with "2" handwritten over the "1" in blue ink; details filled in blue ink handwriting; signed by John Scott, Foreman, and H.B. Bush, Secretary; ornate geometric puzzle-like border; back side blank; left edge perforated, as if torn fro...
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XX-0493 - Blotter
Ink blotter, advertising "Bemis Book Store, Edwin A. Bemis, Proprietor, Stationery, School Supplies, Kodaks, Magazines, Picture frameing, We do developing and printing."
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XX-0495.001a-b - Invitation
Invitation, to Inaugural Ball for Governor Alva Adams, with envelope, addressed to Mr. Ed Montgomery, January 11, 1887; a) envelope; off-white rectangular small paper envelope; addressed "Ed. Montgomery Esq. Littleton, Colo." in faded blue-green ink; b) invitation; small off-white folded rectangular paper with dark blue printing; "Inauguation [sic] Ball At The Tabor Grand Opera House Tuesday Evening, January 11th, 1887"; inside has illustrated im...
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XX-0516 - Bond
Bond, of Harry Nutting, upon becoming the Town Treasurer of Littleton, Colorado, May 6, 1896; brown folded paper cover with interior cream-colored paper; two brass brads at top; typewritten text with details handwritten in ink; signed by Harry Nutting, Frank Mann, J.H. Chatfield, and Charles G. Louthan; salary listed as $2,000.00.
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XX-0517 - Diploma
Diploma, Richard S. Little, from State of Vermont, Norwich University, Bachelor of Science, August 22, 1850; off-white rectangular folded sheepskin with handwritten ink details; framed.
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XX-0533 - Booklet
"General Ordinances of the Town of Littleton, Colorado", Town of Littleton, December, 1903; dark brown leather soft cover with no printing; interior pages are off-white with black printing; lists names of town officers from April 1890 - April 1902; "Revised and Compiled by William A. Bryans, Jr., Town Attorney".
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XX-0539 - Directory
"Littleton City Directory, 1905", compiled and published by George E. Winterbourne, Littleton, Colorado; grey paper booklet with black printing; front cover has advertisement for Knight-Campbell Music Co.; on back is advertisement for The Tucker Tent Company; includes many advertisements for Littleton stores, churches, real estate companies, and lists school board members, etc. From the exhibit "The Story of Littleton in 125 Objects": This ear...
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XX-0541 - Booklet
"Littleton: Denver's Best Suburb"; 13-page booklet describing Littleton; small red paper booklet with black printing; glossy white interior pages fold out; includes black & white photographic images of the town (with "Photo by Bemis" for photograph credits), tells of history and extolls living and working in Littleton; form for requesting information on back page, to be sent to "Casper Broemmel, Secretary, Littleton."
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XX-0545 - Program
"Sis Hopkins"; small white rectangular paper with black printing; single fold along left side; a 3-act play presented by the Ladies Guild of St. Paul's Church, Littleton, at Town Hall, Friday Evening, January 15, 1903.
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