Papers, 1870-1976.

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Papers, 1870-1976.

The collection contains mining contracts, deeds and other legal papers, business correspondence and receipts (1872-1927), and a cash account book for 1895-1897. Also included are two diaries of Peter McFarlane's for the years 1870 and 1871, photographs, and an audiotaped interview with McFarlane's daughter, Yetta McFarlane Demeter.

6.5 cubic ft. (7 boxes)

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Demeter, Yetta McFarlane.

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Barclay & Company

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McFarlane, Peter Barclay, 1848-1929

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Axford, H. William

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H.W. Axford used McFarlane family papers to write a book on Peter B. McFarlane (1848-1929), Gilpin County, Colorado, mining and milling entrepreneur. McFarlane came to Central City, Colorado, in 1869 and was active in business and community affairs until his death. He helped develop the Gilpin County Slow Drop Stamp Mill and Gilpin County Gilt Edge Concentrator. From 1900 to 1927 he operated the Central City Opera House. From the description of Papers, 1870-1976. (University of Wyomi...

McFarlane and Company.

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