Eagle Valley Manuscripts

: Robert Webb diploma, 1932; Robert Webb's high school graduation diploma from the Eagle School, dated May 27, 1932. Webb graduated from Eagle High School.

: Separation Qualification Record; Separation Qualification Record for Private First Class, Clayton Gerard

: Shrine Lodge; 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.

: Silver Eagle Barbershop envelope; Elmer J. Bindley, known as Jack, came to Colorado in July of 1910 and entered into the barber trade in Eagle. This business, the Silver Eagle Barber and Beauty Shop, continued until his death in 1959. Jack had ran the shop in partnership with his son, ira, who took over upon his father's death until his own retirement in 1986. This is much more than an envelope and advertises the town of Eagle in general. There are local photographs of ranches and potato farming, as well as a view of the town of Eagle.

: Silver Eagle Barbershop envelope; Elmer J. Bindley, known as Jack, came to Colorado in July of 1910 and entered into the barber trade in Eagle. This business, the Silver Eagle Barber and Beauty Shop, continued until his death in 1959. Jack had ran the shop in partnership with his son, ira, who took over upon his father's death until his own retirement in 1986. This is much more than an envelope and advertises the town of Eagle in general. There are local photographs of ranches and potato farming, as well as a view of the town of Eagle.

: Spreading Eagle Newsletter 1932; 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 published in 1932. No yearbooks for Eagle High School have been found that account for all of the 1930s, and during these years, it appears that the Spreading Eagle also shared this function: aside from news, the newsletter is largely focused on the senior class poem, class prophecy, details of the Senior Sneak Day trip, class will, things that are otherwise found in Lux Aquilae. This issue focuses on commencement and the Junior-Senior Banquet, as well as athletic achievements, alumni, and a description of "Hobo Day".

: Spreading Eagle Newsletter 1934; 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.

: Spreading Eagle Newsletter December 1943; 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 in World War II, a heavy theme in student productions at the time., Fanny Gamble Collection F2:85 For complete collection guide, please visit: http://www.evld.org/files/guide-fanny-gamble-paperspdf

: The Beginning of Eagle County; Narrative account of the history of Eagle by Roberta Depp, a recipient of the Nimon-Walker award for residents of Eagle County and their contributions to local history. Depp has written several accounts of history and the early pioneers of the county.

: The Building of a Ranch; Frank Austin Doll writes to Jim Nimon about the beginnings of his family's ranch, what the valley looked like when his family first arrived, and the history of how the ranches, land, and communities came to be.

: The Eagle Vanadium Mining & Milling Company Stock Certificate; A stock certificate held by Alfred Borah for 32,600 shares in the Eagle Vanadium Mining and Milling Company. The certificate was signed on January 10, 1917, by the secretary (Alfred Borah) and president of the company. This particular certificate is from the State of South Dakota.

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