Odell C. Barry Papers

Blair-Caldwell
African American Research Library
Denver Public Library
2004

Biographical Note | Scope and Content | Container Listing

Biographical Note

Born in 1941

Graduated from Findlay College

1964-1965: Played halfback on the Denver Broncos

Retired from the NFL due to injuries

Accepted position with the Northglenn Recreation District and helped kids with sports

Opened the largest Dairy Queen in Colorado

1975: Elected to Northglenn City Council

Became a partner at 888 Real Estate

1980-1982: Served as Mayor of Northglenn

Continues to be involved with community endeavors in Denver and Northglenn

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Scope and Content

The Odell Barry Papers primarily contain scrapbooks of newspaper clippings that highlight issues with which Barry had to contend during his tenure as mayor of Northglenn, Colorado, from 1980-1982. The bulk of these scrapbooks are housed in Box 2. The clippings within the scrapbooks are arranged chronologically. The Northglenn Spokesman, in Box 1, Folder 4, serves as another source to chronicle Barry's progress as mayor. Also, his political platform and some of the speeches he gave appear in Box 1, Folder 2, labelled, "Publications - Political."

For scant coverage of Barry's brief two-year stint as a return specialist/halfback for the AFL Denver Broncos, refer to Box 1, Folders 8 and 9 - "Memorabilia II" and "Photographs," respectively. Additionally, researchers will find congratulatory correspondence (a signed letter from President Carter) in Box 1, Folder 1 and Democratic campaign memorabilia in Box 1, Folders 7 and 8.

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Container Listing

Box 1

Box 2

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