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A program for the Eagle High School's presentation of "A Study in Tangles," a three act play. The play was held at the Woodman Hall on March 25, 1927.
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A program for the Eagle High School's presentation of L. Verne Slout's "Whittlin'," a comedy-drama in three acts. This play was put on in 1932.
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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 poster announcing the 10th Annual Pilgrimage to the Mount of the Holy Cross led by O.W. (Oloff Wellington) Randall. Randall was the local dentist, but had an affinity for the Mount of the Holy Cross. He began pilgrimages and arranged for services to take place at the top. Those who couldn't make the journey sometimes sent pilgrims with a handkerchief or other item to bring back with them after visiting this religious place.
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Results from the 16 districts in the county on the 1916 General Election. Candidates include county officials, state legislators, Colorado governor, U.S. Congress and Senator. Election included vote on the Prohibition Amendment. Printed by The Eagle County News.
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In 1951, a commemorative envelope and stamp were issued through the Minturn, Colorado post office celebrating the 75th anniversary of Colorado. The stamp prominently features Mount of the Holy Cross, a national historic site at the time. This envelope is unused and was saved for posterity.
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Arthur Davenport, long-time Gypsum local, writes a story that has been passed down to him from his father about a man named John Root. Root was one of the first trappers and pioneers to settle in the Gypsum Valley. Davenport's retelling describes the hard work and vocations of pioneers, as well as indicates to early interactions between settlers and the Ute Indians who were still present in the area.
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Details the lineage and ancestral history of the White family. George White was one of the first pioneers to settle and then serve in government in the newly-founded state of Colorado and Eagle Valley area. His sons, Hume and Ben, would follow their father into local government , law, and ranching. The Whites ranched along Brush Creek. George served in the Civil War and was taken prisoner until the war's end; practiced law, and was also a rancher....
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A narrative history of Beaver Creek, Colorado, written by Don Simonton. Don and his wife, June, wrote several books on the history of the area and its changing landscape with ski resorts. Simonton covers the early history of Beaver Creek as an area with ranches to its beginnings as a ski resort in the town of Avon. Early businesses, crops, settlers, and entrepreneurs are discussed in detail and important agreements such as the Ute Reservation...
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An account of auction ledger for the sale of the Borah ranch. A public auction was held on November 24, 1917. Many locals in the Brush Creek Valley and surrounding towns purchased items at the auction. Alfred Borah, along with his wife, Mary, and daughter, Alda, moved to Phoenix, Arizona following the public auction. James F. Shults served as the auctioneer. Later dates from the 1920s are included in the ledger from business dealings Alfred had in...
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Alda Borah's high school diploma. Alda graduated from the Eagle County High School in Gypsum on May 18, 1916. The diploma is signed by Ollie Graham, County Superintendent; A. C. Johnson, Principal; Mack Fleck, Chas Gustafson, and William Henry Lea, High School Committee members. A seal for the Eagle County High School is visible in the bottom left corner.
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Alda Borah's art class assignment. The assignment focuses on primary and compound colors.
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Alda Borah's map/art book, which she completed for her art class while attending the Eagle County High School. There are several hand drawn images of nature, as well as a map of Maine, and two maps showing the Roman Empire and ancient Greece around the Mediterranean Sea. Some of the drawings are dated from 1914.
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From histories compiled by Eileen Ewing Arcibold and George Griffith White II. A biographical history of Sarah Ann Morton White, born to prominent ranchers of Platte County in Missouri in 1847. She eventually married (George Griffith White) and moved to Colorado, raising a family and ranching.
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A brief description and history of Astor City, a town that claimed to be the first trading post in the state of Colorado that was founded by John Jacob Astor. Astor City is now a ghost town.
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June Frey receives an Award of Honor from the Gilman Grade School for her violin solo in 1941. L.W. June would graduate from Red Cliff Union High School.
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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"
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An unused check from the Bank of Gypsum dated 1916.