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1. Letter from Mrs. J.E. Porter to Dolly Webb, 1930

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A letter from Mrs. J.E. Porter to Dolly Webb concerning Dolly's son, Alvin. Alvin appears to have been sick and was in the hospital at Grand Junction. Dated March 13, 1930.

2. Badge of Honor for Alda Borah

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A "Badge of Honor," awarded to Alda Borah for the school year of 1906-1907. The badge certified "that Mittie Alda Borah was neither abesnt nor tardy during the school year of 1906-1907. - Caroline Canady, Teacher"

3. Envelope addressed to Frank Edwin Grant at Castle (Eagle)

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An envelope addressed to Frank Edwin Grant. Frank "Ed" Edwin Grant was the younger brother of Mary (Grant) Borah. Ed worked for Alfred Borah for a number of years before moving to Utah. What is unique about this envelope is that it is addressed to Castle, Colorado, now the town of Eagle, dating this envelope to around 1887.

4. Brush Creek School souvenir book

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A school souvenir booklet from the Brush Creek School, dated April 24, 1908. Louise K. Stein was the school teacher. This small booklet lists the names of the students from the 1907-08 school year. A poem, written by Julia C. R. Dorr, is on the front of the booklet.

5. Deed of trust from Jacob Borah to the public trustee for the use of Alfred Borah

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A deed of trust from Jake Borah to his brother, Alfred, dated December 20, 1917.

6. Letter from Alfred Borah to Charles "Chas" Bemis

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A letter written by Alfred Borah to Charles "Chas" Bemis regarding a debt that Bemis owed to Borah.

7. Letter from A. W. Rhoads to Alfred Borah

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A letter from A. W. Rhoads to Alfred Borah, dated October 1, 1896. Alfred writes in his journal that he received a letter from A. W. Rhoads on October 6, 1896. It's possible that is this letter.

8. Fulford & Brush Creek Mining District: Topography

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This hand-drawn map was completed John Gabelman in the 1940's while working in the Fulford Mining District during his "Wildflower Project". Gabelman traced the geology, topography, as well as the structural and economic geology of the Fulford & Brush Creek mining districts. Fulford, once a mining boom town, is now a ghost town located about 15 miles from the town of Eagle. The map can be viewed at the library during an appointment with the Local History...

9. Letter from Josiah L. Herwick to Frank Doll, June 6, 1898

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A letter written by Josiah Lafayette Herwick to Frank Doll, dated June 6, 1898, from Eagle. The letter concerns the water rights and irrigation.
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