Robert W. Speer papers, 1895-1940.

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Robert W. Speer papers, 1895-1940.

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Correspondence, reports, proposals and budgets while Speer served as Mayor of Denver. Papers from his term as Mayor document Speer's appointments, the Civic Center Bond Issue, purchasing the City Auditorium organ, bills and resolutions disapproved by the Mayor, legal issues concerning the expansion of the Denver Union Water Company and Denver's finances. Also contains newspaper clippings, memorabilia about Speer family. Photograph: Studio portrait of Robert W. Speer.

1 linear ft. (1 box) 1 file folder (1 photographic print)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6821436

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Speer, Robert Walter, 1855-1918

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Denver, Colo. mayor 1904-1912, 1916-1918. Born in Mount Union, Pennsylvania. Worked for the Adams Express Co., and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Moved to Denver in 1878. Worked at Fisher Store and in real estate business. In 1884 elected City Clerk. President Cleveland selected him as Postmaster of Denver. Appointed to Denver Fire and Police Board and Denver Board of Public Works. In 1904 elected Mayor of Denver. Served two terms. Lost election in 1912 but re-elected in 191...

Denver Union Water Company (Denver, Colo.)

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Robert W. Speer Club.

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