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1. 1001 - Framed roster listing the officers and members of the Babcock Hose Cart, the first fire wagon in Colorado Springs. Officers listed: Jas. E. Wood (foreman), A.H. Barrett (1st assistant foreman), J.E. Wheeler (2nd assistant foreman), Henry Moody (Secretary), J.W. Gilluly (Financial Secretary), J.F. Humphrey (Treasurer). Members listed: C.T. Barton, Chas Cavender, Geo W. Cook, Edward Dopley, Hames Correy, J.J. Curtis, W.L. Conant, C.A. Clark, E.D. Dithridge, E.J. Eaton, Fred Ege, Jas Ellison, J.W. Fairfield (1st assistant foremen - 1874), S.C. Foote, Matt France, S. Greenway, Chas Holmes, Thomas Hughes, G.H. Jeffray, R.C. Luesley, H.A> McIntire, C.N. Peirce, Jno Potter (2nd assistant foreman - 1874), J.S. Roberts, Geo Summers, C. Sweet, H.A. True (foreman- 1894), Charles Trues, Dr. R.T. Taylor, and J.C. WIlson (Foreman -1873).

   Colorado Springs Fire Department Collection

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2. 116 - Letter from the C.C. Sanders Chapter of Children of Confederacy, Gainsville, Georgia, with an offer of honor to General L.E. Sherman of Colorado Springs, for illustrious services to the Republic. Correspondence ends with: "With salutations from the loyal, new South, Believe me..."

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3. 1357 - Correspondence to families, update on health and overall well being. One correspondence written on special material,wood.

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4. 1385 - Two scrapbooks filled with etchings, newspaper clippings and magazine clippings. One book is a collection of items from "The Ladies Floral Cabinet and Pictorial Home Companion" plus one more. Topics include world events, United States events including many articles on various presidents, needlework, and an article from Frank Leslie's on the scientific cure for consumption.

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5. 1426 - Diary of Dr. Samuel L. Caldwell looking back on 1878. He discusses riding through Bear Creek Canon, burro trains, weather, the United States Signal Service Station, and other Pikes Peak Region reminiscences.

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6. 1459a - Scrapbook of autographs of pioneers who attended a reunion in 1903 at the Alta Vista Hotel. Includes two invitations to a meeting of "Pioneer Friends" of the Seventies, December 26, 1903.

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8. 218 - Bill of fare for Thanksgiving dinner at the first horel of Colroado Springs in 1875, the Bacon's Exchange.

   Ephemera - Menu - Hotel

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9. 226 - Cartoon for the Single Tax campaign of 1915

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10. 235b - Letter addressed to Mrs. W. W. Price, dated November 9,1912 and concerns a gift to the museum.

    Correspondence

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11. 259 - Treasurer's book of the Colorado Cottonwood and Lake County Wagon Road from 1875-1877.

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12. 260 - Framed bill of fare from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad restaurant, or the Log Cabin Eating House. Menu is from the Christmas dinner in 1871.

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13. 315 - Account book of the Fountain Colony, Colorado Springs Company, Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company, and the Colorado Springs Hotel.

    William J. Palmer Collection

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14. 39 - Framed petition for the incorporation of Colorado Springs. Signed by 74 people including General R.A. Cameron, William Young, John Porter, Byron Gurnsey, John Blair, and Sutton.

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15. 40-145 - Certificate for commission of William J. Palmer as a Brigadier General. Arched at the top of the certificate are the words, "The President of the United States of America." Dated the sixth day of November 1864, "for Valuable Services." It was officially signed by Abraham Lincoln and Edward W. Stauter, the Secretary of War, on March 22, 1865. Maker's Mark: The President of the United States of America

    SCLH Palmer Oversize Graphics Collection

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16. 40-20 - Manuscript for "Texas Matchmaker" by Andy Adams. Contains corrections and changes in ink. Was second book written by Andy Adams.

    Manuscripts

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17. 41-198 - Unused postcard of a photograph of Ellen E. Jack, also known as "Captain Jack" in front of her home with her burro. Jack's home was at the summit of High Drive. Rustic shingled house with a framed shelter above several tables and chair. Jack is an elderly but tough woman holding a shovel. Copyrighted by Ellen E. Jack. Maker's Mark: NOKO?

    SCLH Photograph Collection

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18. 41-199 - Unused postcard of a photo of Ellen E. Jack, also known as "Captain Jack," dressed in her prospector's outfit in front of her shingled log cabin, which sits at the top of Bear Creek Canyon on High Drive. Remarks: "Ellen E. Jack was born in Nottingham, England. Married Capt. E. Jack of Farragut Fleet, U.S. Navy. Lived as a prospector in Colorado. Known as ‘Queen of the Rockies' and ‘Captain Jack' in Colorado Springs." Maker's Mark: Unknown

    SCLH Photograph Collection

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19. 42 - Souvenir booklet given at Wolhurst, near Denver, Colorado, for the benefit of the sick American Soldiers in the Philippines, during the Spanish American War. "Colorado Gift to the Sick and Wounded Soliders and Sailors of the Nation." The proceeds to be applied upon an ice plant for the soldiers.

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20. 42-199 - White paper booklet, tied with white satin ribbon. "Procession of Flowers in Colorado -- By Helen Jackson, (H.H.) -- Illustrated in water color (name blacked out: Alice Stewart). Copyright 1878 by Robert Brothers, Gazette Print. Describes wildflowers of the Colorado Springs area. 27 pages in length. Maker's Mark: Helen Hunt Jackson Alice Stewart

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