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1895: Town of Eagle, then named McDonald. In the foreground, eight donkeys being watched by a dog (at left). The Fourth of July canvas roofed celebration hall built by A. A. McDonald is at the extreme left (the present Masonic Hall site).
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Perlita Knight Gauthier, sister of MacDonald "Don" Knight, with a pack mule, walking up Fancy Pass (Homestake area).
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c.1930: Dad Wellington (in hat) standing at barbed wire fence. Mule hitched to wagon; reins hitched to fence post. Postmaster D. C. Thomas, Edwards, CO, sitting in wagon.
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C.1930: Dad Wellington and grandson, John Wellington, seated in buckboard. Buggy is being pulled by a mule. Both wear hats and Dad Wellington wears overalls.
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c.1900: Pack train at the Carbonate mine site (Flat Tops), approximately 12 to 15 miles from Dotsero. The old mining camp was being dismantled and this pack train was taking items from the blacksmith shop, including the bellows. Seven donkeys with three men (l. to r.: Mr. Johnson, Frank Doll, James Dilts). Cut logs in background.
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Man with burro wearing man's hat at the Lloyd cabins at Lake Charles.
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1944: U.S. Army Mule Packers passing through Red Cliff, Colorado. Snow on ground.
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Earl Beck, on left, and Ken Slevensky, getting ready for a parade in Red Cliff with burros Rochester and Spencer. Rochester and Spencer belonged to Bob and Ilene Warren, neighbors of Buster and Angela Beck.
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Man resting in the shade of an overhang with pack mules and dog at the top of Fancy Pass.
"I recall that little mine way up on Middle Mountain, I think it was the Blossom. I know that when you stuck your head up over Fancy Pass that little mine was staring your right in the face although at some distance. As most of the places we looked into, there was no trace of any mineral on the premises." -- Bud Beck Jan. 2010
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Pack train going up Notch Mountain (north side). At least ten animals and several riders are visible. The horses are transporting timber for the framing of the Shelter House. Eagle River valley and Gore Range are in right background. Photo labeled: 281248
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c.1932: W. H. "Dad" Wellington shown in mail wagon, with his donkey, "Jack" standing next to the railroad crossing sign at Edwards. Lettuce shed is on the far left, with stacks of crates. Wellington hauled mail from the railroad to the Edwards Post Office twice a day for over 42 yrs.
"He has driven this route, carrying the mail for forty-four years, since May 13, 1895, without missing a single trip. He makes three each day. He calls his mule...
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Three donkeys stand near a wooden fence at Ruedi.
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Several donkeys stand near railroad tracks on the Colorado Midland Railway near Ruedi. A railroad switch is visible near the tracks.
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"Uncle Jake Borah's camp site in Colorado near Sweetwater Lake". Two tents are visible for the camp with several men and horses (plus one pack mule) surrounding the area. A spit in the center holds what appears to be a bear strung up by his feet with other small animals attached. A smattering of snow remains on the small ridge behind the camp. Jake Borah is possibly the second man from right in a wide-brim hat.
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From the Shryack Family Collection. This real photo postcard, featuring four people posed in front of what appears to be a taxidermied donkey, is believed to have been taken some time after 1904. The man on the left is more than likely Jesse Shryack. The other three people have yet to be identified. If you have any information about the content of this item, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800....