Letters, 1889-1939.

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Letters, 1889-1939.

Undated promotional letter describing plans for Dearfield; photocopied letter to William J. Harsha with a statement of progress; letter discussing Dearfield property includes a town plat; microfilm contains additional personal, business and political correspondence.

3 letters, 1 microfilm reel.

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Harsha, Wm. J. (William Justin), 1853-

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Jackson, O. T. (Oliver Tousaint), 1862-1948

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Founder of Dearfield, Colo., an agricultural community established by Afro-Americans. From the description of Letters, 1889-1939. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 17253462 Oliver Tousaint Jackson was born in Oxford, Ohio, April 6, 1862. He and his wife Minerva arrived in Colorado from Cleveland on April 4, 1887. Until 1894, they lived in Denver where they had a catering business. O. T. was also employed by the State of Colorado as a messenger for sev...