Patricia Trenton research papers on Harvey Otis Young 1874-1972 [manuscript].

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Patricia Trenton research papers on Harvey Otis Young 1874-1972 [manuscript].

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The collection contains research material compiled by Patricia Trenton for her monograph on the artist: original material (ca.1970); copies made for research (1883-1901); author's correspondence and notes; copies of mining deeds, legal documents, articles and artwork. Microfilm reel (Mflm 165) containing items relating to Young's mining activities in Pitkin County, Colo., El Paso County, Colo. and Sonora, Mexico with the Compromise Mining Co. and Percy Consolidated Mining Co.: mine claims, legal proceedings, summons and complaints, correspondence and financial statements, telegrams, checks; land purchase agreement and stock certificates for Elitch's Zoological Gardens, Denver, Colo. (1883-1895).

.5 linear ft. (1 box), 1 photo box, 1 microfilm reel

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7584417

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Young, Harvey Otis III,

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Young, Harvey Otis, 1840-1901

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Young, "Mike" (George),

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Trenton, Patricia

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Harvey Otis Young was born in Lydon, Vt. on Nov. 23, 1840. In 1857, he began studying art in Worcester, Mass., and later moved to San Francisco, Calif. in 1860 to join the search for gold. In 1867, Young opened his first studio as a practicing artist. He also lived and painted in N.Y., Europe and throughout the Western U.S.. He spent his final years in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he died on May 13, 1901. A well-known Western artist, he developed a varnish that gave watercolors the appearance ...