"The Story of a Colorado Pioneer (Mrs. Charles A. Finding)"

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cou-bha BHA.0003-001-002

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"The Story of a Colorado Pioneer (Mrs. Charles A. Finding)"

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  • ca. 1940s-1950s (Creation)

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7 typed pages, lined paper, 8.5 x 11 inches

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Part two from the typed manuscript by Agnes (Finding) Miner. Titled "The Story of a Colorado Pioneer (Mrs. Charles A. Finding)" it recounts the life of Martha Silverthorn Finding, as told by Martha to her daughter Agnes. Describes the Silverthorn Family journey from Pennsylvania to Denver, Colorado in 1859, then on to Breckenridge in 1861. Also, encounters with Native Americans. Part two of the manuscript ends with: "Written by Duane F. Miner of the Breckenridge Woman's Club. It is the story of her Mothers [sic] early experiences."

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These materials have been made available for personal research and educational use only in accordance with U.S. Copyright (Section 108). Users must clear all rights with the rights holder(s) before any use in excess of “fair use” as defined by copyright law.

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      BHA.2011.1.1-2

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