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  • Camp Nizhoni
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-173], [ARL-174], [ARL-175], [ARL-176] and [ARL-177] Camp Nizhoni." The photographic prints on album page show: two African American teenage campers (including Virginia McKinney); group of African...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Camps--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    1937
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  • Yep, this is 1935
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-125] The first week group ready to go home, [ARL-126] Just hold those poses a moment, please. My, my, such figures!, [ARl-127] 'Andy Family' First week, [ARL-128] A good old water fight. You get wet...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Facilities--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1935
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  • 1936, cont'd.
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    Text and annotations on album page read: [ARL-136] "Don't look so forlorn; there'll be another year. Woody must be going to Denver, she's all 'dressed' up, [ARL-137] First Week, 'Andy Family' 1936, [ARL-138] Take the picture quick; the train's...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...
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    1936
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  • The same 1932 "crew"
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-99] Five o'clock (A.M.) hike to Rollinsville. (Note the wraps.), [ARL-100] Ah! destination in sight-Rollinsville, at the bend of the road. It's only 8 o'clock!, [ARL-101] Don't eat the cup, Ethel,...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Gilpin County--1930-1940.; Gilpin County (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...
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    1932
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  • Don't ask me to separate '34 pictures from '35, please!
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-114] Find your supper or you don't eat. Some fun, kids!, [ARL-115] Remember the gypsy hikes when we followed marked trails, got lost, scratched our arms and legs, but always found the hidden supper?,...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1934
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  • This, my children, was the "epidemic" of 1934
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARl-120] Here they come!!!, [ARL-121] Poor little lamb! Wonder if Eva ever finished her book?, [ARL-122] There is also a black sheep in the picture, [ARl-123] And there they go - with our flowers." The...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Facilities--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1934
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  • Camp 1937 Season
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-160], [ARL-161] and [ARL-162] The first heavy rain of the season washed away our bridge, making it impossible to get to the station. The train had to stop at the old crossing, and the girls, baggage...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    1937 June 27 to August 7
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  • Camp Nizhoni
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-169], [ARL-170] and [ARL-171] Camp Nizhoni." The photographic prints on album page show: group of African American campers by a truck at Camp Nizhoni; group of African American campers as they board a...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1937
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  • Camp Nizhoni
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-179], [ARL-180], [ARL-181], [ARL-182] and [ARL-183] [Camp Nizhoni]." The photographic prints on album page show: African American campers on a bridge; African American campers frolic in South Boulder...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Facilities--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Boulder Creek...
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    1937
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  • Camp Nizhoni
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-190], [ARL-191], [ARL-192], [ARL-193,], [ARL-194] and [ARL-195] [Camp Nizhoni]." The photographic prints on album page show: three African American teenage campers at their window; four African...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Camps--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    [between 1937 and 1938]
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  • Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 11, 1919 November
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    Newsletter produced monthly by the City of Denver highlighting the civic, administrative, and informational aspects of government within the City.
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    Local government--Colorado--Denver.; Cities and towns--Colorado--Denver.
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    1919 November
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  • Camp 1937 Season
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    Passengers look out windows as a group of African American campers and their counselors from Camp Nizhoni (Gilpin County), Colorado stand near a D.& R.G.W. Railroad train near Lincoln Hills. The campers and counselors wear pants, shorts, dresses...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    1937 June 27 to August 7
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  • Camp Nizhoni
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-164], [ARL-165], [ARL-166] and [ARL-167] Camp Nizhoni." The photographic prints on album page show: three African American teenage campers; the YWCA Reserve Secretary and a camper; the YWCA Reserve...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    1937
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  • Camp Nizhoni
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    Fourteen African American campers (including Mary Frances) stand near a truck on the Camp Nizhoni campground in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. Some campers wear dresses with print designs; others wear skirts and blouses and some hold...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Camps--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    1937
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  • Municipal Facts: Volume 3 Numbers 2 and 3, 1920 February-March
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    Newsletter produced monthly by the City of Denver highlighting the civic, administrative, and informational aspects of government within the City.
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    Local government--Colorado--Denver.; Cities and towns--Colorado--Denver.
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    1920 February-March
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  • Municipal Facts: Volume 3 Numbers 6 and 7, 1920 June-July
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    Newsletter produced monthly by the City of Denver highlighting the civic, administrative, and informational aspects of government within the City.
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    Local government--Colorado--Denver.; Cities and towns--Colorado--Denver.
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    1920 June-July
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  • Good campers have clean, well arranged campgrounds
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    A man and a boy pose at camp by a canvas tent, an automobile (Mitchell), and pine saplings, in Arapaho National Forest (now part of Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland), in Summit or Eagle County, Colorado. The boy...
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    Arapaho National Forest (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Boys--Colorado--1910-1920.; Camping--Colorado--1910-1920.; Fathers & children--Colorado--1910-1920.; Forest reserves--Colorado--1910-1920.; Tents--Colorado--1910-1920.
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    1917 August 1
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  • Municipal Facts: Volume 7 Numbers 7 and 8, 1924 July-August
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    Newsletter produced every two months by the City of Denver highlighting the civic, administrative, and informational aspects of government within the City.
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    Local government--Colorado--Denver.; Cities and towns--Colorado--Denver.
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    1924 July-August
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  • Wash day in a United States Geological Survey camp
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    View of a large kettle beside canvas tents at a United States Geological Survey camp in either Mesa County or Garfield County, Colorado. Oil shale burns under a laundry kettle.
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    Geological Survey (U.S.)--People--1910-1920.; Oil-shales--Colorado--1910-1920.; Campfires--Colorado--1910-1920.; Camping--Colorado--1910-1920.; Expeditions & surveys--Colorado--1910-1920.; Tents--Colorado--1910-1920.
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    1914?
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  • Lake George. Rest house, Camp Iroquois
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    Women sit in a log gazebo under a tree at Camp Iroquois on Lake George in probably Warren County, New York. Other campers stroll on the lawn and sit near a row of tents. The lodge and veranda sit behind the gazebo.
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    George, Lake (N.Y. : Lake)--1900-1910.; Warren County (N.Y.)--1900-1910.; Camps--New York (State)--Warren County--1900-1910.; Gazebos--New York (State)--Warren County--1900-1910.; Lakes & ponds--New York (State)--Warren County--1900-1910.;...
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    [between 1900 and 1905?]
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  • Mesa Verde - modern bldgs on top
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    View of canyonlands scenery and a portion of the center for visitors and campers in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado.
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    Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)--1920-1930.; National parks & reserves--Colorado--1920-1930.; Visitors' centers--Colorado--Mesa Verde National Park--1920-1930.
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    [1929]
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  • Mesa Verde - modern bldgs on top
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    View of canyonlands scenery and a portion of the center for visitors and campers in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado.
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    Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)--1920-1930.; National parks & reserves--Colorado--1920-1930.; Visitors' centers--Colorado--Mesa Verde National Park--1920-1930.
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    [1929]
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  • Rocky Mountain Lake Park
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    A man sits on a stool near a car at Rocky Mountain Lake Park auto camp (motor camp) in the Berkeley neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Tents and cars are on either side of a dirt road. Campers sit in the shade of trees and under tarp shelters. A...
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    Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rocky Mountain Lake Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Camping--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Tourist camps &...
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    [between 1917 and 1920?]
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  • Arrivals in camp City Park
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    A group of campers pose in and near a car at City Park auto (motor) camp in Denver, Colorado. A man in a stained work jump suit stands by the side of the car with his hands on his hips. An elderly couple sits in the back seat and a young woman in a...
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    City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
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    1918 April
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  • The gang going to the creek for the daily dip
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    View of a group of African American campers from Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado on their way to bathe in the South Boulder Creek. They wear swim suits and swim caps. Some have on coats; one wears a robe. They carry large...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Camps--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    1932
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  • Be sure to soap all over, brr-rr!
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    A group of African American campers from Camp Nizhoni bathe on the bank of South Boulder Creek in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. The teenage girls wash clothes and wear swim suits and caps. Camp buildings are in the distance.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Boulder Creek...
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    1932
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  • Camp Nizhoni
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-91] The 'gang' going to the creek for the daily dip. Did anyone mention styles? No, we are not going to fight anyone; the sticks are to keep us from floating away, [ARL-92] 'Hawky' (Eleanor Hawkins)...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Boulder Creek...
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    1932
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  • The same 1932 "crew"
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    A group of campers and their counselor from Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado stand near Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks on their morning hike to Rollinsville. They wear hats, sweaters or coats, pants, and boots;...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Gilpin...
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    1932
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  • Ah! destination in sight-Rollinsville, at the end of the bend of the road It's only 8 o'clock!
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    African American teenage campers and their counselor from Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills hike along Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks near Rollinsville (Gilpin County), Colorado. The buildings of the town are in the distance. The hikers...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Facilities--1930-1940.; African...
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    1932
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  • Entrance to the Chapel
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    View of the entrance to the Chapel for the campers of Camp Nizhoni, Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. A sign reads: "The Lord is in His Holy Temple, Let All Keep Silence Before Him." Shows ponderosa pine.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Facilities--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Signs--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    [between 1934 and 1935]
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  • Waiting for the train
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    A group of African American teenage campers and their counselors from Camp Nizhoni pose by Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks and a railway stop near the entrance to Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. They wear dresses, blouses,...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    [between 1934 and 1935]
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  • Camp Seasons 1934, 1935
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-110] Gateway to Lincoln Hills, [ARL-111] Arapahoe Glacier as viewed through binoculars. (It's the very faint white spot.), [ARL-112] Waiting for the train." The photographic prints on album page show:...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...
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    [between 1934 and 1935]
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  • Gateway to Lincoln Hills
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    African American teenage campers stand at the entrance of Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. Shows luggage and a sign that reads: "Lincoln Hills." Camp Nizhoni buildings are in the distance.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Buildings--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...
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    [between 1934 and 1935]
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  • Find your supper or you don't eat. Some fun, kids!
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    A group of African American teenage campers and their counselors stand near a camp building at Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. Some hold large sticks. They wear shorts, overalls, pants, shirts, dresses and hats.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1934
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  • Remember the gypsy hikes when we followed marked trails, got lost, scratched our arms and legs, but always found the hidden supper?
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    African American teenage campers and their counselors pose by their camp building at Camp Nizhoni (Gilpin County), Colorado. Some hold large sticks, and most wear paper hats, long dresses or long skirts and blouses with shorts.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1934
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  • We like it cold!!!
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    African American campers and their counselor swim in South Boulder Creek in Camp Nizhoni, Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. They have on swim suits and swim caps. Lincoln Hills is in the distance.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1934
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  • Here they come!!!
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    African American campers stand in a meadow among a herd of sheep in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. A shepherd watches the sheep, South Boulder Creek and hills are in the distance.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Boulder...
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    1934
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  • Poor little lamb! Wonder if Eva ever finished her book?
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    Two African American teenage campers from Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado hold a sheep while others look on or pet it. Sheep and Lincoln Hills are in the distance.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...
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    1934
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  • The first week group ready to go home
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    African American campers, dressed in dresses and hats, stand at the train stop near Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. One holds a doll, another holds a white flag to flag down the train.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...
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    1935
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  • There is also a black sheep in the picture
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    African American teenage campers and their counselors gather round a black sheep in a meadow near Camp Nizhoni, Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. Clothes include overalls, shorts, long skirts and blouses.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    1934
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  • Just hold those poses a moment, please. My, my, such figures!
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    African American campers and their counselors from Camp Nizhoni take a dip in South Boulder Creek in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. They wear swim suits and swim caps.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1935
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  • "Andy Family" First week
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    Six African American campers of various ages in the "Andy" family (Andy is counselor Marie Anderson, later Marie L. Greenwood) pose near a wire fence on the grounds of Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. Some wear dresses, two...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Camps--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    1935
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  • A good old water fight. You get wet whether you like it or not
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    African American teenage campers wear swim suits and swim caps as they splash in South Boulder Creek in Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. A campground building and flagpole are in the distance.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Boulder Creek...
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    1935
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  • What's the matter back there? Scared? Look out up front; don't slip, you might get wet!
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    African American campers and their counselors either wade in or stand on the shore of South Boulder Creek in Camp Nizhoni, Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. A wooden bridge is in the distance.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Facilities--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African...
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    1935
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  • Breakfast out of doors first week. Such hard workers!!!
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    A group of African American female campers, who include Zipporah Parks, pose together on the grounds of Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. Their counselors (including Marie Anderson, later Marie L. Greenwood) are in the...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1936
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  • 1936, Open season for first aid, splints, and wild rides
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    Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-131] Breakfast out of doors first week. Such hard workers!!!, [ARL-132] Kin I help, Snippy? Now, where are the eggs? Mmm, I smell bacon!, [ARL-133] What's the matter, Andy, isn't Snippy doing it right?...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Camp counselors--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
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    1936
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  • Don't look so forlorn; there'll be another year; Woody must be going to Denver, she's all dressed up
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    A group of African American campers from Camp Nizhoni, Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado, and their Camp Director "Woody," Mary E. Wood, stand near Denver & Rio Grande Railroad tracks. They wear dresses, some carry or wear coats; two wear...
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...
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    1936
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  • First Week, "Andy Family"
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    Seven teenage girls, African American campers who include Yvonne Mason, stand with their counselor Andy, Marie Anderson (later Marie L. Greenwood), by a wooden structure at Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...
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    1936
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  • Take the picture quick; the train's coming!!!
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    Two African American campers, identified as Yvonne Mason and Zipporah Parks, pose among trees on the grounds of Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Girls--Colorado--Lincoln...
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    1936
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  • The last dinner!
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    A group of African American campers pose by their camp building at Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. Shows a building with wooden shudders, porch and a broken bench.
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    Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Facilities--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...
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    1936

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