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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes and William Holmes with Duke Ellington
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    Dr. Clarence Holmes, William Holmes, and Duke Ellington stand in conversation. Caption on back reads "1. Clarence Holmes 2. William Holmes 3. Duke Ellington
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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    undated
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  • Urban League of Denver Annual Meeting
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    Dr. Clarence and Fairfax Holmes greet other members of the Urban League of Denver at an annual dinner. Caption on back says "Urban League of Denver Annual Dinner Meeting March 27, 1956. Row 1 L-R 1: Unidentified Person 2. Holmes, Clarence F....
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; African Americans--Civil Rights.
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    1956 March 27
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  • Polaroid of Dr. Clarence Holmes
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    Photograph of Dr. Clarence Holmes, caption says "A Polaroid Land Photograph"
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Portrait photography.; Polaroid Land camera.
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    undated
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  • American Woodman Meeting
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    Photograph of five men seated around a desk. Meeting between prominent community members and American Woodman of Denver. Caption on back says "American Woodman Row 1 L-R: 1. Lightner, Lawrence (American Woodman) 2. Holmes, Clarence F. (Dentist)...
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    African American fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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    undated
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  • Cosmopolitan Club "Heroes of Peace" Ceremony
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    Photograph of a memorial ceremony in Denver for "Heroes of Peace". Caption on back says "Cosmopolitan Club Heroes of Peace." Included in picture: Holmes, Clarence F. (D.D.S.), Boyd, Jacks.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Clubs--Denver--Colorado.
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  • Cosmopolitan Club Picnic Group Photo
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    Group photograph of a Cosmopolitan Club Picnic. Caption on back says "Cosmopolitan Club Picnic. Identified from left to right-not in sequence: Williamson, Helen. Adell, Gizella (Social Worker). Holmes, Bill. Holmes, Clarence F. (Dentist). ...
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Clubs--Denver--Colorado.
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  • Grand Lodge Photo with Various Members and Duke Ellington
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    Group photograph of Dr. Clarence Holmes, Leroy Smith, Duke Ellington, and other members of the Shriner's Club Syrian Temple No. 49.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; African American fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver.
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    undated
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  • Cosmopolitan Club Group Photo
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    Group photograph of members of the Cosmopolitan Club of Denver. Caption on back says "Cosmopolitan Club Event Unidentified. Row 1 L-R: 1. Holmes, Clarence (Dentist) 2. Unidentified Person 3. Fresquez, James 4. Lightner, Lawrence (American...
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Clubs--Denver--Colorado.
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    undated
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  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Mardi Gras Ball
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    Group photo of the Chi Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Mardi Gras Ball. Caption on back says "Sororities and Fraternities: Chi Phi Chap. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Mardi Gras Ball, March 5 1957. Included in Picture: Durlan, Elva (Public...
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    African American fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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    1957 March 2
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  • Manual Training High School Boys Basketball City/State Champions
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    Group photo of the 1948-1949 Manual High School Boys Basketball team. Photo was taken at a congratulatory dinner celebrating their 1949 City and State Championships. Players are grouped in front and behind a table with several community members...
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    Manual Training High School (Denver Colo.); Holmes, Clarence F. d1892--Archives.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)
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    1949
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  • Children and automobile
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    Rosemary Holmes (later Berry), William Edward Holmes, Clarita Holmes (later Bonner) and June Holmes, the children of Clarence and Fairfax Holmes, at 2428 Clarkson Street in the Five Points Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Family.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
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    1938, August, 14
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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes' Collection of Letters
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    Letters sent to Dr. Clarence Holmes by former patients, community members, and acquaintances between the years of 1971 and 1974.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Correspondence.; African American dentists--Colorado--Denver.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--History.
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    1971-1974
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  • "If I Were White" by Clarence F. Holmes (unofficial title)
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    Speech notes made by Clarence Holmes at Grace Church, Young People's Meeting (Denver, CO)
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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    1933 January 15
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  • Clarence F. Holmes, various business cards
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    Business cards for Dr. Clarence F. Holmes' dentistry business
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    African American dentists--Colorado--Denver.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Business cards.
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    undated
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  • Clarence F. Holmes, blank stationary and invoice slip
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    Blank stationary and invoice for Dr. Clarence F. Holmes dentistry business.
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    African American dentists--Colorado--Denver.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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    undated
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  • Family Photo of Dr. Clarence Holmes, Fairfax Holmes, and Child
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    Family photograph of Dr. Clarence and Fairfax Holmes with a small unidentified child. Photo encased in cardboard folder with decorative illumination.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Portrait photography.; African Americans--Family Portraits.
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    circa 1925
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  • "The Negro's Place" by Clarence F. Holmes
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    Speech notes made by Clarence Holmes at KOA Achievement Week.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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    1932 November 11
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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes Self Portrait
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    Self portrait of Dr. Clarence Holmes.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes in Western Clothing
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    Self portrait of Dr. Clarence Holmes in western clothing.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Cowboys--Clothing--West (U.S.).
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    undated
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  • Manual High School Fire Cleanup
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    Four students of Manual High School in Denver, Colorado help to clear a room after a fire that struck the school on June 23, 1953.
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    Manual Training High School (Denver Colo.); Holmes, Clarence F. d1892--Archives.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)
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    1953 June 23
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  • Handwritten speech by Clarence Holmes for the "Heroes of Peace" event.
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    "Heroes of Worship" event at the Fairmount Memorial Chapel, in Denver, CO. Sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club and the Mile-Hi Sertoma Club.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver--History.
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    circa 1977
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  • Manual High School Football Game
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    Field view of a manual High School football game. Players are on the field in mid-play, cheerleaders and band members line the side lines.
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    Manual Training High School (Denver Colo.); Holmes, Clarence F. d1892--Archives.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)
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    1951
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  • Manual Training High School Football Game
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    A partial field and crowd view of a Manual High School football game in Denver Colorado. The picture is divided between the crowd and the field. What appears to be the marching band is performing on the field while male students in uniform sit on...
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    Manual Training High School (Denver Colo.); Holmes, Clarence F. d1892--Archives.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)
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    1951
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  • Men near a building
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    Two African American men pose at the dental office of Clarence Holmes at 2602 Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Signs on the building read: "Dentist," "Realty Co.," "Employment Agency," and "Mechanic Laborer's...
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Dental offices--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Dentists--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978.
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    [between 1930 and 1940?]
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  • Dr. Clarence F. Holmes Oral History
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Interviews.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; African American dentists--Colorado--Denver.; Oral histories.
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    1973 12 September
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  • Interior of Clarence F. Holmes' house
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    Interior view of the living room in Clarence F. Holmes' house at 2330 Downing Street in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Chairs, lamps, a fireplace, and record player are in the room.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Whittier (Denver Colo.)--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.
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    [between 1960 and 1973]
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  • Clarence F. Holmes' house
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    View of Clarence F. Holmes' house at 2330 Downing Street in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. An automobile is parked on the street. Snow covers the ground.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
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    [between 1950 and 1960?]
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  • Our little love nest
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    View of Clarence F. Holmes' house at 2930 Glenarm Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The two-story brick house has a covered entryway and arched windows.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
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    [between 1923 and 1926?]
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  • Denver YWCA
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    African American women who include Fairfax Holmes pose with a Black man near the Phyllis Wheatley Branch YWCA at 2460 Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. They stand near a metal wire fence.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Family.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1940-1950.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Five Points (Denver,...
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    [between 1940 and 1950?]
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  • Living room 2330 Downing
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    Interior view of the living room in Clarence F. Holmes' house at 2330 Downing Street in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A lamp, couch, and mirror are in the room.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
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    [between 1943 and 1950?]
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  • Building construction
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    Construction workers work on a brick extension to a house at 2602 Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. An automobile is parked nearby. The building will be used as Clarence F. Holmes' dental office.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bricklaying--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
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    [between 1930 and 1940?]
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  • Early office
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    Bricklayers work on an extension to a house at 2602 Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked near the edge of the street. The building will be used as Clarence F. Holmes' dental office.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Homes & Haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Bricklaying--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Building...
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    [between 1930 and 1940?]
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  • Photo of Dr. Clarence Holmes and Family
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    Photo of Dr. Clarence Holmes and his family. Caption on back says "L to R: Sitting: Fairfax B. Holmes, Rosemary Holmes, Mary Elizabeth Jones Holmes. Standing: Clarence F. Holmes Sr., Clarence F. Holmes Jr.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Portrait photography.; African Americans--Family Portraits.
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    1925
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  • Downing
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    View, from Clarence F. Holmes' house, of Downing Street in the Whittier neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. An African American man walks near parked automobiles.
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    Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
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    [between 1950 and 1960?]
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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes and two Unidentified Women stand outside of Dr. Clarence Holmes' Office
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    Dr. Clarence Holmes with two women, possible assistants, posing outside the dental office.
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    African American dentists--Colorado--Denver--History.; Dental offices--Colorado--Denver.; Dental personnel and patient.
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    circa 1968
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  • Portrait of Clarence Holmes as a young man.
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    Photograph of Clarence Holmes as a young man, possibly a school photo, with handwritten inscription on cardboard frame.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Portrait photography.
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    circa 1915
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  • Clarence F. Holmes and boy
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    African American boys, Clarence F. Holmes and his brother William, stand near a house in Denver, Colorado. They wear knickers and straw hats.
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    Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978.; Holmes, William, resident Denver, Colo.
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    [between 1898 and 1902?]
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  • The Grace Church Call program
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    Program for worship services for Grace Church, Sunday, October 22, 1933. Ad for Clarence Holmes' dentistry business on page 4 of the program.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; African American dentists--Colorado--Denver.
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    1933 October 22
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  • Clarence Fitzhugh Holmes, Jr.
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    Studio portrait of Clarence F. Holmes in Denver, Colorado. He wears probably a baptismal gown.
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    Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Infants--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978.
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    [1892]
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  • Inside Dr. Holmes' office
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    Clarence F. Holmes, an African American man, works on a patient while his assistant stands nearby in his office at 2602 Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Dentists' tools, a desk, medicine chest, and a sink are in...
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    Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Dentistry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978.
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    November, 1921
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  • Clarence F. Holmes Jr. M. T. H. S.
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    Studio portrait of Clarence F. Holmes, an African American man, in Denver Colorado. He poses for his Manual Training High School senior picture.
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    Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978.
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    1913
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  • Dr. Holmes house
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    View of Clarence F. Holmes' house, a Denver square, at 2330 Downing Street in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Snow covers the ground.
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    Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
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    [between 1950 and 1970?]
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  • Wedding Invitation, Fairfax B. Richey and Clarence F. Holmes.
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    Invitation to Clarence and Fairfax Holmes' wedding on April 2, 1923 in Denver (Colo.)
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver--History.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--History.; Weddings--Colorado.
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    circa 1923
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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes in front of a car in the mountains.
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    Dr. Clarence Holmes standing in front of a Lincoln (car), mountains in the background.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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    circa 1950
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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes in Baltimore (Maryland)
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    Dr. Clarence Holmes poses with camera in hand in front of a building in Baltimore, Maryland. Caption on back says "Baltimore-1946"
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; African Americans--Travel.
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    1946
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  • YMCA Identification Card, No. 33
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    Card identifying Clarence Holmes as Fund Solicitor for the Glenarm branch of the YMCA (Denver, Colo.)
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver--History.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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    1935
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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes and Ms. Phylis Wheatley at the YWCA in Five Points (Colo.)
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    Dr. Clarence Holmes and Ms. Phylis Wheatley stand together outside of 2460 Welton in Denver. Caption on back says "YWCA-Phylis Wheatley, 2460 Welton, Denver"
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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    circa 1925
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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes posing with camera
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    Dr. Clarence Holmes poses with tripod and cameras. Caption on back reads "This is a Kodacolor Print Made by Eastman Kodak Company February 11, 1943"
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.; Photography.
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    1943
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  • Marriage Application No. 94647, State of Colorado
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    Marriage application for Clarence F. Holmes and Fairfax B. Richey.
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver--History.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--History.; Marriage licenses--Colorado--Denver.
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    1923 March 29
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  • Dr. Clarence Holmes with two Unidentified Men, all dressed in western clothing.
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    Photo of Dr. Clarence Holmes seated at table with two unidentified men in Western clothing and hats raised. Possible during Cheyenne Frontier Days
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    African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
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