Boulder Daily Camera.

Camera 11 June 1962: "Virtually all records have been photographed by a process called microfilming... this work has been done in cooperation with the Colorado State Archives and Records Service."

From the description of Boulder County (Colo.) Clerk and Recorder, clippings 1943-1969. 1943-1969. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 711986598

Born 12 February 1824 in a log cabin in New York, Chauncey Stokes began helping his father in the carpentry trade at age 16. As mentioned on p. 19 of this autobiography, Stokes moved to Colorado in 1871 with the party that formed a colony in Longmont, Boulder County. He continued in the building construction work in Denver, then in 1875 opened a lumberyard in Boulder and did architectural work in Boulder.

From the description of Chauncey Stokes biographical materials. 1912-1919. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427343170

The Silver Lake basin is a major source of water for Boulder, Colo. The Boulder Daily Camera printed an article on 23 Apr. 1953 about a record snowfall at Silver Lake which occurred during a storm in April, 1921.

From the description of Seasonal snowfall at Silver Lake, Colo. tables [ca. 1969]. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427275734

Hikes at the Arapaho Glacier were held for a number of years. The Boulder Chamber of Commerce organized the hikes annually on the second Sunday in August from 1939 through 1976. Laurence Paddock notes that "over the years, more than 14,000 persons from carried infants to 80-year-olds took part, with the only two injuries reported in 1954."

From the description of Arapaho Glacier hike clippings. 1905-1964. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427293935

Records of Boulder's weather have been kept since 1897, mainly by volunteer observers. Until the city's fire dept. took on the task in 1947, the Boulder weather station was in someone's home or on the campus of the Univ. of Colorado. In 1970, observations were made by staff at the National Bureau of Standards in Boulder; the N.B.S. discontinued doing so in April, 1978. The Daily Camera found the weather data useful, and thus accumulated the materials in this collection.

From the description of Boulder weather collection, 1897-1988. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427276013

The Temple Court No. 10, Order of Amaranth, was organized in 1951. It was the 10th such group in Colorado.

From the description of Amaranth Temple Court No. 10 clippings 1951-1969. 1951-1969. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427293147

The Poorman mine was located near Caribou (Colo.), a silver mining community in southwestern Boulder County. The Poorman or Poor Man, located in 1869, was one of the early mines of the Caribou area. Neil D. McKenzie, donor of the materials in this folder, was associated with the mine for many years. He was a major owner and stockholder, and was manager of the mine while it was owned by a Scottish firm and later for the Poorman Mining Company.

The Poorman Mining Company, a syndicate headed by former Colorado U.S. Senator Horace A. W. Tabor, purchased the mine in May of 1888 for $450,000. (Source: historical note in this file.).

From the description of Poorman Hill (Boulder County, Colo.) mines clippings 1908-1988 (bulk 1935). (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427317722

The church is on 63rd Street south of Nelson Road.

From the description of Ryssby Church (Longmont, Colo.) printed materials. 1898-1979. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427307378

According to the Colorado USGenWeb Archives website:

"The Monarch No. 2 Coal Mine Memorial is located northwest of Broomfield, Colorado on the south side of U. S. Highway 36. Travel west from Denver on Highway 36 towards Boulder, Colorado from Interstate I-25. Go approximately 7 miles to the Broomfield exit. Travel another 2 miles to the Flat Iron Crossing West exit. The Memorial will be on you right, or west side of the road, along side the roadway just after pass over the creek.

"On January 20, 1936 a blast, believed to have been caused when a spark ignited coal dust, killed eight men working the night shift in the Monarch Mine No. 2. The body of mule boss Joe C. Jaramillo was never found. The theory is that Mr. Jaramillo was right at the point of the explosion when it occurred, explaining why his body was never recovered. Due to the dangerous nature of the search operation, the search for Mr. Jaramillo was called off and the company placed a granite gravestone at the entrance and permanently closed the Monarch No. 2 Mine.

"A development company purchased the land containing the memorial and the Flat Iron Crossing Mall was built on the land. The marker had to be moved to make way for a new highway exit. The developers built a 17-acre park named after the former land owner, Frank Varra, and relocated the memorial marker and headstone. This park was dedicated June 27, 2000 and has been turned over to the City & County of Broomfield."

From the description of Focus Magazine 1975 August 3. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427296361

NOTE: The Park Allen Hotel foundation at 6th and Canyon on the Justice Center site, called the "Ruins" in the mid 1970s.

From the description of James M. Hunter. 1938-1983. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427312880

ESSA was merged into NOAA in 1970.

From the description of National Oceanic and Admospheric Administration printed materials 1965-1979. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427318291

Boulder City Brewery was built in 1875 by Frank Weisenhorn and Charles Voegtle. It was sold and became Crystal Springs Brewing and Ice Company around 1897. It burned down in 1921.

From the description of Focus Magazine 1975 February 2. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427295610

Boulder City Troop D was organized in 1906.

From the description of Armed forces : National Guard, Boulder City Troop D clippings 1905-1956. 1905-1956. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427294097

The Eastern Colorado Power Company started construction in 1906. In 1908, the Central Colorado Power Company took over the project and completed the work in 1910.

From the description of Boulder Canyon hydroelectric project printed materials and clippings. 1908-1985. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427320895

Trafton Bean was Boulder's first Planning Director, serving from 1951-1954. Then, for fifteen years, he directed the consulting firm, Trafton Bean & Associates, with a clientele including twenty-three cities and fourteen counties in the Rocky Mountain region.

From the description of Trafton H. Bean printed materials 1954-1979. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427300505

Camera article 27 March 1975: "Two Colorado Springs men were issued a marriage license Wednesday afternoon at the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder's Office. The case is apparently the first in Colorado in which a marriage license has been granted to homosexuals." The Clerk at the time was Clela Rorex.

From the description of Boulder County (Colo.) Clerk and Recorder, clippings 1972-1988. 1972-1988. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 711986624

General John N. Ives was an amateur photographer who took many pictures of Boulder County, including several of the construction of the Nederland (Barker) Dam. Death on 25 June 1926.

From the description of John N. Ives obituary 1926 June 25. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427313740

According to an undated Camera article: "James Peak, 13,260-foot mountain in Clear Creek, Grand, and Gilpin Counties, was named for Dr. Edwin James, historian with the expedition headed by Maj. Stephen H. Long in exploring the southwestern boundary of the Louisiana Purchase. James was the first white man to ascend 14,110-foot Pikes Peak, doing so in 1820."

From the description of James Peak (Colo.) feature articles. 1967, 1974. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427313775

Natt B. Burbank was Boulder's Superintendent of Schools from 1949-1964. Burbank Junior High School was later named in his honor.

From the description of Natt B. Burbank printed materials. 1949-1969. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427306682

Until 1939, the Methodist Church (U.S.) was known the Methodist Episcopal Church.

From the description of Focus Magazine : August 23 issue. 1964. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427290134

Col. Ivers Phillips was a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer Union Pacific Railroad "capitalist."

From the description of Ivers Phillips papers 1906-1978. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427320477

Hikes at the Arapaho Glacier were held for a number of years. The Boulder Chamber of Commerce organized the hikes annually on the second Sunday in August from 1939 through 1976. Laurence Paddock notes that "over the years, more than 14,000 persons from carried infants to 80-year-olds took part."

From the description of Arapaho Glacier hike correspondence [ca. 1940]-1985. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427293953

"The cell bars in the men's section of the new Boulder County Jail now nearing completion will not be gray. They'll be a strong turquoise in color. In the women's section of the jail, the bars will be a baby blue in color." Ralph L. Noble, a Denver color and design consultant, was hired by the county commissioners.

From the description of Boulder County (Colo.) buildings and equipment, clippings 1961. 1961. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 711986595

The Civilian Conservation Corps, established in March of 1933, was one of the first programs of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. The CCC undertook substantial conservation work in Colorado during the low economic times of the Great Depression.

From the description of Civilian Conservation Corps (Boulder County, Colo.) printed materials 1932-1980 (bulk 1933-1936). (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427307453

Until 1939, the Methodist Church (U.S.) was known the Methodist Episcopal Church.

From the description of Focus Magazine 1977 October 16. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427306889

Lawrence Bass was a photographer in his early career, first with Hosier & Bass photography studio, and then in business for himself. He took many of the photographs of the 1894 flood. He later became Boulder's marshall and in 1901 the town's first chief of police.

From the description of Lawrence P. Bass printer's portrait plates undated. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427317487

The Tracking Team was a later developed service of the all-volunteer Cherryvale Civil Defense Unit. A group of men were trained in Indian tracking methods for use in rescue work.

From the description of Cherryvale Tracking Team printed materials 1963-1966. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427307119

Boulder City Brewery was built in 1875 by Frank Weisenhorn and Charles Voegtle. It was sold and became Crystal Springs Brewery and Ice Company around 1897. It burned down in 1921.

From the description of Focus Magazine 1978 March 12. 1978. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427315279

The Altrusa Club of Boulder, Altrusa International, Inc., was organized in early 1958. Its goal was service to women, by women.

From the description of Altrusa Club of Boulder clippings 1958-1974. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427293144

The Boys' Club of Boulder was organized by the Boulder ( Colo.) Sertoma Club in 1968. It provided recreational facilities for boys for $1 a year at several different locations until the City Housing Authority offered it land at the corner of Mapleton and Folsom Street in 1977. The Club closed its doors in 1981 when its domed building at that address was sold to the YWCA.

From the description of Boys Club (Boulder, Colo.) printed materials 1969-1981. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427306581

Rev. Walden D. "Wally" Toevs was a Presbyterian minister, a Democrat, and elected County Commissioner in 1972.

From the description of Boulder County (Colo.) expense audits, clippings 1976-1977. 1976-1977. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 711986591

Sadie O'Brien wrote a number of stories about Boulder (Colo.) residents and their hobbies, ca. 1963.

From the description of Sadie O'Brien articles 1962-1976. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427318797

This folder contains archivally photocopied newspaper clippings about J. G. Clark and his family, also the Jan.-Feb. 1935 issue of The Colorado Manufacturer and Consumer containing a feature on Clark's election as president of the Colo. Manufacturers and Merchants Assn., and a Daily Camera morgue index and portrait of Clark.

From the description of John G. "Jack" Clark and wife printed materials 1916-1944. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427307508

Miss Antoine was born in Denver, Colo., and became a Metropolitan Opera, concert, and radio star. She sang before 1, 500 people at Macky Auditorium during her senior year at the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1929. Her debut at the Met was on 4 Jan. 1936. She died at age 64.

From the description of Josephine Antoine, opera singer printed materials [ca. 1926-1948]. 1926-1948. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427293365

Hikes at the Arapaho Glacier were held for a number of years. The Boulder Chamber of Commerce organized the hikes annually on the second Sunday in August from 1939 through 1976. Laurence Paddock notes that "over the years, more than 14,000 persons from carried infants to 80-year-olds took part, with the only two injuries reported in 1954."

From the description of Arapaho Glacier hike clippings. 1965-1985. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427293942

The Arnold Ford dealership had three locations during its first 50 years in Boulder. It began as the Arnold Motor Company in a remodeled horse stable at 985 Walnut Street. When its location moved to a larger facility at 9th and Canyon, the firm's name was Arnold Bros. Ford. In 1974 the company built a new facility on 10 acres at 38th and Arapahoe [Source: Daily Camera article, 27 March 1977.].

From the description of Arnold Brothers Motor Company (Boulder, Colo.) printed materials 1926-1978. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427294222

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: This house was built by the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and was used by them until 1989. The national fraternity dissolved the University of Colorado chapter after a pledge suffered the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol. Angry fraternity members then vandalized the house. Extensive renovation was undertaken, at a cost of more than one million dollars.

From the description of Delta . . . sororities and fraternities (Boulder, Colo.) printed materials 1888-1982. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427310416

The American War Mothers was organized in 1917 and chartered by act of Congress on 16 Feb. 1925. It was a service organization. The Boulder chapter was formed in early 1926, when 33 mothers whose sons served in World War I met in the home of Mrs. Vesa A. Russell.

From the description of American War Mothers clippings 1926-1975. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427293318

The Boulder County Public Health Assn. was organized as such in 1936. Previously, it functioned as the Boulder County Tuberculosis Assn.

From the description of Boulder (Colo.) public health clippings. 1910-1959. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427303421

In 1944, Northside Intermediate School was renamed William V. Casey Junior High School, in honor of the Boulder County schools superintendent.

From the description of William V. Casey papers 1890-1966. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427306866

HELP (Housing for Everyone through Local Programs) was organized to enable people from all backgrounds and income levels to live in "decent, dignified housing through reasonable rental or outright purchase." Charles Nilon was its president.

From the description of HELP, Inc. (Boulder, Colo.) printed materials 1969-1977. 1969-1977. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427312598

Archivally photocopied newspaper articles (in f.19) and poems (in f.20) about Mother's Day.

From the description of Mother's Day (Boulder, Colo.) printed materials 1914-1944. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427317952

The Boulder Pow Wow began during an economic recession in 1936. It was preceded by the "First Annual Rodeo" on 15-17 July 1927 in Boulder. Its history was marked by community service and three name changes. In 1936, A. A. "Gov" Paddock, editor of the Boulder Daily Camera, and other civic leaders saw the need to lift the community out of the doldrums that followed the Great Depression. The result of an organizational meeting was an institution known as the Pay Dirt Pow Wow.

Its original purpose was to unite the miners of the mountains with the farmers and ranchers on the high plains in a community festival around Colorado Day (Aug. 1) that would raise the spirits of all in the Boulder valley. The miners' rock-drilling contest became a highlight of the Pow Wow; it faded from the festival's program in the early 1950s. A queen, Miss Pow Wow, and ladies in waiting were selected for many years. A riding and roping club staged rodeo-type exhibitions during the early Pow Wows in a pasture at what became 28th and Mapleton Sts.

The land for the Pow Wow was purchased from Boulder rancher Rollie Leonard. Erecting the bleachers was a major event each year. The Rollie Leonard Arena built there was acclaimed throughout the rodeo circuit as one of the best arenas for the sport. In 1939, a regional horse show and professional rodeo, sanctioned by the Rodeo Cowboys Association, were added to the Pow Wow Days celebration. Most of the champions of rodeo competed, and the horse show grew over the years.

The Pow Wow board of directors served the community by allowing the use of its grounds for circuses, bonfires and 4-H activities, and by donating land for baseball fields, a YMCA facility, and a site for the relocated Boulder train depot. Meanwhile, the city of Boulder grew around the Pow Wow; the pasture became the center of the city, and the Pow Wow was squeezed out of its home.

After numerous setbacks, the Boulder Pow Wow found a new home in Louisville, and adopted a new name: the Boulder Valley Pow Wow. The Pow Wow, a non-profit organization, was directed by a 12-member unsalaried board and assisted by many volunteers. {Source: Boulder Valley Pow Wow History, in the 1981 program}.

From the description of Boulder Pow Wow rodeo printed materials 1929-1981 (bulk 1940-1979). (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427320676

There were 10 Boulder chapters of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in 1979.

From the description of P.E.O. Sisterhood printed materials 1912-1979. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427319383

Miss Merry Christmas was chosen annually from the students of Boulder High School; Miss Noel was chosen from Fairview High School.

From the description of Christmas in Boulder (Colo.) printed materials 1926-1970 (bulk 1946-1970). (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427307153

After May of 1987, the name of the dealership was Boulder Hyundai and Boulder Toyota.

From the description of Russ Lyons Chevrolet/Toyota dealership printed materials 1962-1972. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427315143

The 137th Field Artillery Battalion was formed in 1955 when the Colorado National Guard was reorganized. In 1958 it was one of eight such units of artillery in the United States Armed Forces. Battery A was created in 1955 through redesignation; formerly, it was Company F, 157th Infantry.

From the description of Armed forces: Colorado National Guard, 137th Field Artillery, Battery A clippings 1955-1969 (bulk 1955-1966). (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427294160

Miss Merry Christmas was chosen annually from the students of Boulder High School; Miss Noel was chosen from Fairview High School.

From the description of Christmas in Boulder (Colo.) printed materials 1971-1979. 1971-1979. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427307159

Miss Antoine was born in Denver, Colo., and became a Metropolitan Opera, concert, and radio star. She sang before 1,500 people at Macky Auditorium during her senior year at the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1929. Her debut at the Met was on 4 Jan. 1936. She died at age 64.

From the description of Josephine Antoine, opera singer clippings 1926-1971 (bulk 1929-1955). 1926-1971. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427293355

James Cowie was born in Scotland, and came to Boulder in 1878. He was connected with the Caribou Mine as mill assayer and assistant superintendant. He served as Boulder County Clerk, Colorado Secretary of State, Mayor of Boulder, and Boulder School Board member. Mary Cowie, sister to James, served as Boulder Postmaster from 1922-1934.

From the description of James and Mary Cowie printed materials 1905-1961. 1905-1961. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427310190

A small group of wives and mothers on Gapter and Cherryvale Roads in east Boulder formed this organization, which was established at a meeting in the old Fairview School on 8 Jan. 1958. According to a 1-page history (in BHS 328 b093 f20), "the initial impetus for organizing was the lack of fire protection for the rural areas in which these people lived--just east of the Boulder city limits." The all-volunteer group later added a Tracking Team of men trained in rescue work.

From the description of Cherryvale Civil Defense Unit : Fire Department and Auxiliary clippings 1958-1978. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427307115

Hikes at the Arapaho Glacier were held for a number of years. The Boulder Chamber of Commerce organized the hikes annually on the second Sunday in August from 1939 through 1976. Laurence Paddock notes that "over the years, more than 14,000 persons from carried infants to 80-year-olds took part, with the only two injuries reported in 1954."

From the description of Arapaho Glacier hikes articles index cards undated. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427293402