Charles Hayden papers

Collection

Identifier: COU:760

Staff Only

Abstract

In his unpublished typescript autobiography, Charles Hayden (b.1872) describes Mexican customs in the Walsenburg area of Colorado in the 1880s and his own experiences as a coal miner, student at the University of Colorado, freighter into the San Luis Valley, and deputy attorney of Saguache County. The manuscript reflects Hayden's observations of people and his involvement in politics.

Dates

1860 - 1921

Extent

.5 linear feet (1 Document Box)

Language of Materials

English

Collecting Areas

- UA. University of Colorado Boulder History and Records

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Status: In Progress
Author: Unknown
Date: Unknown
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

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