Papers of Daniel W. Working, 1852-1937.

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Papers of Daniel W. Working, 1852-1937.

Daniel Webster Working (1862-1944) served as a Colorado State Grange master and lecturer during the 1890s and early 1900s. He wrote numerous articles and speeches concerning agriculture and Grange history and created a large file of research notes utilized by Alvin T. Steinel in writing the History of Agriculture in Colorado (1926).

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Steinel, Alvin T. (Alvin Theodore), 1878-

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Working, Daniel Webster, 1862-

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The Papers of Daniel W. Working consists of documents dated 1852 to 1937, with the bulk falling from 1919 to 1925. The majority of the collection is comprised of correspondence and research notes gathered by D. W. Working for the creation of the History of Agriculture in Colorado. In addition to Working's typed or handwritten copies of older documents such as county records and newspaper articles, the collection includes news clippings and photostats of correspondence and deeds. From...

Colorado State Grange

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The Colorado State Grange was established in the Colorado Territory in 1874 as the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, to give support and encouragement to rural and agricultural communities. This fraternal society remains active in supporting communities through education, emergency relief, and legislative activism. From the description of The records of the Colorado State Grange, 1873-1985. (Poudre River Public Library District). WorldCat record id: 62240343 Origin...