Beam, George L. (George Lytle), 1868-1935
Dates
- Existence: 1868 - 1935
biographical statement
Citation:
George L. Beam and the Denver & Rio Grande, 1986: p. 12 (b. May 18, 1868 in New Paris, Ohio; moved to Lawrence Kansas; mother and siblings passed away; stamps dealer; moved to Denver, Colorado around 1890) p. 13 (worked for the Chain Hardy & Co. as a stenographer; stenographer for the Chief Storekeeper and Purchasing Agent of the Denver & Rio Grande until 1893; secretary to Shadrach K. Hooper in 1894; skilled at photography) p. 14 (Rio Grande company photographer; photographed President Theodore Roosevelt in the Royal Gorge, 1905) p. 15 (married Fay L. Kuellmer June 7, 1930 in Colorado Springs, Colo.; d. March 16, 1935 in Denver, Colo.; buried in Lawrence, Kan.)Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Letter, poems, and an evelope, 1914-1923
Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to George L. Beam, and dated 17 Sept. 1923. Also included is the envelope in which the missive was sent, a handwritten poem titled "Recompense," and a magazine clipping of the item in print dated February 1914. In the letter Benjamin informs Beam that he has paid most of his bill, but more funds are due.
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