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"The Miner" was the official yearbook of Red Cliff Union High School. Each class has a 'class history', as well as photographs, names, clubs, and sports. Despite the small population and class sizes, many activities and clubs were offered for students. Impromptu snapshots offered by students are also included in the final pages showing a day in the life of Red Cliff and student jokes. Heavily influenced by nearby mining town of Gilman, mine employees...
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The 1953 Red Cliff Union High School yearbook, "The Bulldog", features every class in attendance at Red Cliff at the time. A full staff and faculty listing is included, as well as several pages of snapshots, clubs, sports, and activities. Please note that the Junior class photo(s) and names are missing. Several pages of advertisements feature local businesses, most in Red Cliff, including a few important employers like the Climax Molybdenum mine &...
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The 1942 edition of The Miner includes a class history, student listings with ambitions, pet peeves, and school involvement. Students are only pictured in class photographs, no individuals. In these yearbooks, pages with photographs were glossy and printed on heavier paper while text pages were typed and copied (again, perhaps in an effort to save on time and cost). A class prophecy flashes forward to 1967, imagining what students are up to and what...
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This 1946 edition of the Miner has been lucky enough to stand the test of time. Some pages have been cut or removed altogether, though it is impossible to know to what extent. The yearbook features photographs and information about the school, events, programs, faculty, staff, and students. Individual photographs are featured with student involvement. A lengthy class prophecy and class will are in the senior section as well, including a detailed chart...
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In 1949, Red Cliff Union High School yearbook name has been changed to "The Bulldog". Despite the name change, local mines and mining are more involved than ever. This yearbook similarly features upper classmen and their accomplishments, sports, and clubs. Elementary and junior high classes, 3rd grade through 8th grade, are also listed in their entirety. A lengthy advertisement section-- featuring several grocery stores, liquor stores, service stations...
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The 1940 edition of The Miner is a bit different than other years: it is considerably shorter and does not feature other classes outside of high school and junior high. Clubs like the Home Demonstration clubs (very popular at the time), class play, newspaper, and sports rivalries are all mentioned. Many pages of advertisements feature businesses from Red Cliff to Leadville, varying from clothing stores, groceries, hotels, and cafes. Each student's...
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The Borah family sits for a photograph with guests. Standing from left to right are Blanche Swinehart and Nettie Nivens. Seated left to right are Mary (Grant) Borah, Mittie Alda Borah, and Alfred Borah. Blanche Swinehart taught at the Lower Brush Creek School, and boarded with the Borah family for a time. Nettie Nivens was a nearby neighbor who helped deliver Alda. This photograph was taken on June 6, 1897, by Gene Borah, a relative of Alfred's....
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Edna (Waldo) Wolverton sits for a portrait photograph in the early 1900s. Edna taught at the Lower Brush Creek School and was Alda Borah's first teacher. The photograph was taken at Steward Studio in Glenwood Springs.
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Mrs. Shepard and A. C. Johnson stand for a picture outside a building. Taken in 1917. Professor Johnson taught at the Eagle County High School. It is unknown who Mrs. Shepard is.
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Professor A. C. Johnson stands for a picture near the Eagle County High School in Gypsum. "One of the nicest Profs I ever had. I enjoyed his calling on us in Phoenix when he came down, investigation of a job in school here. We moved from 621 N. 5th St, he never came to 1154 E. Culver. He lost track of us." -- Alda Borah
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A photo postcard addressed to "Mittie Borah" from Fleda Biglow postmarked November 6, 1909. Fleda writes: "Dear Friend, I am sorry for not writing sooner but I haven't my hand & couldn't hold a pencil and received your cards well. Mittie I will close, Fleda Biglow". The photograph is a schoolhouse with a group of children and a teacher in front. A dog is also in the front yard. Fleda is identified by the "x" above her head. Many thumbprints are on...
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Lux Aquilae was the official yearbook of Eagle High School in Eagle, Colorado. The literal translation from latin means “light eagle”. Each yearbook contains photographs of students, teachers, administrators, sports teams, clubs, activities, and the school and town itself.
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The 1947 edition of The Miner begins with a photograph of the iconic Mount of the Holy Cross and features many other photographs of Red Cliff throughout. Administration, faculty, and the school board are featured. Many school board members and faculty were also employed by important local businesses, such as Fleming Lumber Company and Empire Zinc. The influence of the nearby mines is present in every edition of The Miner, and not just in name. Many...
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Friends frequently exchanged photographs. This is "Delphina" from Colorado Teachers' College. "Loving by Delphina / CTC 7/1932" is written in the bottom right corner of the photograph.
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Lux Aquilae was the official yearbook of Eagle High School in Eagle, Colorado. The literal translation from latin means “light eagle”. Each yearbook contains photographs of students, teachers, administrators, sports teams, clubs, activities, and the school and town itself.
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Mrs. Gumprech, the home economics teacher at the McCoy High School. Her family were long-time ranchers. Written on the back: "Good luck to you, Koy. Your teacher, Miss Gumprech."
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From the Shryack Family Collection. This photo of what is presumed to be a school group is undated, but is likely from the early 20th century. None of the individuals in the photo have been identified, yet. 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.
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This school photo of the students and teacher from the Bruch Creek School was taken at some point in 1907. Individuals in the photo have yet to be identified. If you have any information about the content of this photo, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800.