Eagle Valley Manuscripts

: "A Study in Tangles" program; 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.

: "Whittlin'" program, 1932; 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.

: "Woman Proof"; 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 to an old people's home. All of the children, with the exception of Tom Rockwood (played by Thomas Meighan), choose their partners, and, although Tom is not woman-proof, his luke-warmness until he meets the girl of his heart (played by Lila Lee) causes considerable trouble." -- Adelaide Register, April 4, 1924 p.12

: 10th Annual Pilgrimage to Mount of the Holy Cross; 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.

: 1914 General Election Results; 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.

: 1st Prize Ribbon; A 1st Prize ribbon from the 2nd Annual Harvest Home Festival held in Gypsum, Colorado, on November 11, 1931. Winner unknown.

: 75th Anniversary Commemorative Envelope; 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.

: A Colorado Pioneer: The Story of John Root; 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.

: A Glossary of Vail Valley Names; Reverend Don Simonton and his wife, June, were active in the Vail community for over 25 years. Don was a local historian and June wrote several books covering the early days and development of Vail and Beaver Creek. In "A Glossary of Vail Valley Names", the Simontons track every trail, street, road, restaurant, roundabout, ski run, ski lift in Vail, Avon, and Beaver Creek in the way only a local could. Each has a meaning, whether it connects to local history, the surrounding wildlife, or just for a laugh. One section describes the rest of the valley and the other towns along the Interstate 70 corridor: Eagle, Gypsum, and Fulford, as well as some that are no longer in existence, such as Holy Cross City and Astor City.

: A History of the George Griffith White Family; 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. Born in Kentucky, his family moved to Arkansas as a young boy and were farmers. He married Sarah Morton White; at the time, the family stayed on the Morton Ranch in Missouri before heading to Colorado.

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