Matchless Mine dedication [graphic] 1953 July 16.

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Matchless Mine dedication [graphic] 1953 July 16.

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Men and women in raincoats and holding umbrellas gather outside of Baby Doe Tabor's cabin at the Matchless Mine near Leadville (Lake County) Colorado. The wood cabin has a tin roof. A headframe is beside the cabin. Tailings piles are in the distance. Automobiles and a station wagon are parked nearby.

1 photographic print ; 20 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6810441

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Baby Doe, -1935

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Elizabeth Bonduel McCourt Doe Tabor was born Elizabeth Nellis McCourt to Peter McCourt and Elizabeth Nellis in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1854. She married Harvey Doe, Jr. on June 27, 1877. Harvey's father had a half interest in a mine in Central City, Colorado, and the couple moved there hoping to make a living. While working in the mine, Elizabeth Tabor earned the nickname "Baby Doe" from the miners. In 1879, she became involved with H.A.W. Tabor and moved to Leadville, divorcing Harvey Doe in 188...