We’ve started a Morrison History Collection at Jeffco Archives!
In August 2024, county archivist Ronda Frazier finished organizing a motley collection of documents, photographs, and memorabilia sent to Jeffco Archives by historical researcher Sally White. Although this collection does not include all the older files and records gathered by long-time town historian Lorene Horton, it expands the scope with records from the decades since the National Register Historic District was designated in 1976. More than ten cubic feet of materials, 25 boxes!, touch on an array of subjects, including related local organizations such as the Lariat Loop, Dinosaur Ridge, Denver Mountain Parks, and Morrison’s Natural History Museum.
Many of the photographs and postcards have been scanned and are accessible in the Jefferson County Digital Archives by searching “Morrison” or other relevant keywords.
Although most of the collection is not online, Ronda has created a detailed finding aid that will enable seekers to review the contents of the collection. She has arranged the contents in eight series, including ephemera, photographs, scrapbooks, and an extensive postcard collection.
A few special items are in the collection:
- Wesselman Family Papers: Includes photos of Morrison Pioneer Days, and family history information shared by Frances Ourada.
- Morrison School Renovation: A collection of materials from Fred Putz, who purchased the old Morrison Schoolhouse in the 1960s to renovate it into a residence, gallery, and studio.
- Morrison Cowboy Celebration: Programs, posters, photos, and records of this event in the late 1990s.
To access the items from the collection in person, you can make arrangements with Ronda by calling 303-271-8448 or emailing her at rfrazier@co.jefferson.co.us.
Help Grow the Morrison History Collection!
Old or even newer records and photos may be of interest as we seek to create a more complete record of the town’s past. The collection spans information from 1892 to 2022, but is not a complete record. History never stops, and new items are always being added. Jeffco Archives offers safe, secure storage and proper handling of older materials, as well as organizing them and making them accessible to researchers. Contact Ronda for more information on donating documents and photos to the Jeffco Archives.
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