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Ethel Bayer was born and raised in Red Cliff, Colorado. In 1918, she married Howard Bayer and the two were well-known throughout eastern Eagle County. This short typescript is a summary of Colorado history and moments, in Ethel's words, dating from statehood to current (1960). Ethel covers ghost towns such as Astor City and the Astor family; streams and rivers; trappers and early pioneers; trading posts and Utes. Bayer also includes a description...
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A program detailing the weekend's festivities in celebration of the July 4th in Eagle, Colorado. The 4th of July was known for its baseball tournaments in early Eagle County. People would come from all over the surrounding area to watch the weekend's games between neighboring towns, most important of which was Eagle vs. Red Cliff. (At the time, Red Cliff was the county seat and Eagle was catching up.) This particular program shows a full day's...
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A business card for E.A. (Edward) Michael, owner of Eagle Valley Feed Mill. The Michael Family managed the mill between 1912-1920, when he sold to Andrew Christensen. The card lists their telephone number, 81-21, and products for sale such as alfalfa, hay, and grain.
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War Ration Book No. 3 was distributed as a replacement for families who had run out of stamps. Shortages were rampant and rationing back home was necessary. Every American received ration books and stamps for household and consumer goods, such as flour, sugar, and coffee and also consumer goods such as shoes, gasoline, and tires. Multiple books might have been given based on your family or business size and frequency of use. Citizens could not purchase...
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A handbill advertising the movie "Woman Proof" starring Thomas Meighan making the rounds in local theaters in Gypsum, Eagle, and Minturn, August 1924. 'Woman Proof' was produced by Paramount Production. "The story deals with the four children of a rich man, who divides his estates among them on condition that each is married within five years following the reading of the will. Should they fail to carry out that provision, the millions are to go...
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A report card from Leadville Public Schools for Hugh Luby in his 5th grade year. The report is signed by his teacher, Miss Emma Greer, and grades for many subjects: reading, spelling, grammar, georgraphy, writing, drawing, German, music, and arithmetic (not his strong suit). The back of the card requires a parent signature and an explanation of grade percentages. The Luby family came to Colorado around 1879, first landing in Golden and then settling...
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A description of ranches, owners, and families that first settled along Brush Creek in the Eagle Valley, including east and west ranches. This is a section from the Laurene Knupp Collection, which can be viewed at the Eagle Public Library.
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The Order of the Eastern Star was a prominent womens and mens fraternal organization in Eagle County for decades. This short brochure/program details committees, officers, songs or "odes", and set meeting times each month. Each year, a Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron were elected for each chapter. The Order is based in teachings from the Bible, but does not claim to be centric around one particular religion.
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A postcard prepared for Eagle Valley Feed Mill with E.A. (Edward) Michael, Proprietor.
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The poem "The Ending of Sin" was originally written by Grace Nottingham and printed in the Denver Post, sometime between 1900-1920. This copy was created by Esther Klatt, a teacher in Eagle County. Both women were members of influential ranching families in the area.
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An unused check from the Bank of Gypsum dated 1916.
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A business card for the Shrine Lodge, "Starting Place for Mt. Holy Cross". The card advertises steam heat and hot and cold water in all the rooms for $1.50 a night (and up!). In the 1930s and 40s, pilgrimages to the top of Mount of the Holy Cross had become a destination for those believing in its healing and spiritual abilities.
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An invoice for "Koonce and Wolverton" from Wiley's Drug Store, Eagle, Colorado. Harold Koonce and Bert Wolverton had a big day ahead of them with their purchases: bait hooks, ice cream, cigars, paper, and fishing tackle. Wiley's Drug Store was located in downtown Eagle, Colorado for many years.
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A Quartzite Transportation Company bus pass [No. 145] from Red Cliff to Gilman, purchased by Earl Beck. Good for dates between January 5, 1939, and January 20, 1939. Six dates (5,6,7,9,10,11) punched. The Red Cliff line was started in the 1930s by Mickey Walsh. Ione Kutz, Mr. Neff, and Pear and Harry Mize were all involved with the bus, either driving or selling tickets.
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Eagle had a movie theater in different locations over time, but in 1940, the new Eagle Theater building had its grand opening. The movie was "That's Right, You're Wrong" featuring May Robson and Edward Horton and would play a matinee and evening show. Afterwards, the celebration would continue with a dance. The program features admission prices and advertisements for many local businesses in and around Eagle at the time, providing a general snapshot...
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The Spreading Eagle was the student produced and edited newsletter of Eagle High School in Eagle, Colorado. The newsletter included sports scores, upcoming events, student achievements, and other updates concerning students and teachers. This particular issue focuses on commencement and the end of the school year with details of the commencement banquet, highlights of the senior class, class will, sports updates, and a review of the senior play....
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The Spreading Eagle was the student produced and edited newsletter of Eagle High School in Eagle, Colorado. The newsletter included sports scores, upcoming events, student achievements, and other updates concerning students and teachers. This issue was printed on bold red paper, most likely for Christmas. Students also included New Years resolutions in this edition. One page of the newsletter is dedicated to alumni who were currently fighting...
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A letter to residents in the town of Gilman from Craig Nagler, President of Battle Mountain Corporation, as formal notification of their intention to discontinue services to the once-thriving company town. Battle Mountain Corporation offered relocation assistance to residents; the town had been built around jobs in the mine, making relocation more than a move for all involved. The town of Gilman sits perched on a hillside above the Eagle Mine and...
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Herman Newquist's family arrived in the Eagle Valley around 1920. The family would homestead near Bellyache Mountain and Herman has described his childhood, family, and events of the area in several small manuscripts. This manuscript focuses on the years of pilgrimages up Mount of the Holy Cross led by Dr. O.W. Randall or "Doc Randall". The Tigiwon shelter and community house, built during the Great Depression, became a focal point for gatherings...