The Switzerland Trail of America pamphlets. 1960-1962.

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The Switzerland Trail of America pamphlets. 1960-1962.

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This folder contains a brochure promoting Forest Crossen's 417 p. book published in 1962, and J.B. Schoolland's "brief account of Old Number 30 and the narrow-gauge train in Central Park, Boulder, Colo.)" which the Boulder Historical Society published in 1960.

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Boulder Public Library

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Boulder Public Library

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