Vail Valley Voices

: Susan Cody celebrates at VPL; Vail Public Library staff member, Susan Cody, celebrates her marriage to Lionhsead veteran ski instructor, Jay Corsetti, in December 2003.

: Suzie Shepard - Oral History; Suzie Kuehn Shepard made the Gore Creek Valley home in 1962. Her husband, Morrie Shepard, was Vail's first ski school director. Suzie Shepard shares her experience of early Vail and Aspen in this oral history interview with Walter Gallacher. The image of Suzie and Morrie Shepard was taken at their 50th anniversary celebration., Suzie Shepard is sometimes known as Susie Shepard and/or Susie Sheperd.

: Terry Minger - History Nugget with Tony Mauro; Vail's first Town Manager, Terry Minger, shares a humorous interaction with Pepi Gramshammer in an oral history interview with John Horan-Kates. Tony Mauro, the Voice of Vail, hosts the featured narrative.

: Terry Minger - Oral History with John Horan-Kates; Vail's first Town Manager, Terry Minger, discusses the early days of Vail. Minger served as Vail Town Manager from 16 February 1969 to 16 March 1979. He is interviewed by the founder of the Vail Valley Foundation, John Horan-Kates., The oral history video was recorded by Hayden Scott of eef Productions. The image is from the Vail Daily article "Terry Minger Receives Second Annual Torch Award." 12 November 2015.

: The Vail Trail - Oral History with Tony Mauro and Tara Flanagan; Founded by George Washington Knox, Sr. on 15 October 1965, The Vail Trail was Vail’s first newspaper. The Vail Trail was a Knox family-owned newspaper that ran from 1965 to 2008. Tony Mauro and Tara Flanagan interviewed Knox family members, as well as fifteen former employee and community members for this remarkable oral history compilation. The oral history narrators include: Allen Knox, Carolyn Knox Keep, Sharon Brown, Kathy Heicher, Mark Huffman, James Johnson, John Horan-Kates, Scott Kersgaard, Terry Minger, Joanne Morgan, Heather Dorf Rawlings, Mike Rawlings, Terri Thomas, Doug Thompson and David O. Williams.

: Tom Steinberg - Oral History - part 2; Dr. Tom Steinberg recalls the early years of Vail, Colorado. Dr. Steinberg was Vail's first physician. This is part 2 of his oral history.

: Tom Steinberg, M.D. - Oral History - part 1; Tom Steinberg, M.D. discusses the early days of Vail, Colorado. Dr. Steinberg was Vail's first physician. This is part 1 of his oral history.

: Vail 1960s images - Dr. Fred Distelhorst compilation 1; Two images of snowy Vail Village taken by Dr. Fred Distelhorst in October 1965.

: Vail 1960s images - Dr. Fred Distelhorst compilation 2; Five images of 1960s Vail community; compilation and select photos by Dr. Fred Distelhorst.

: Vail Public Library Receives Award of Excellence: American Institute of Architects - American Library Association; In July 1985, Snowdon & Hopkins architectural firm was collaboratively honored with an Award of Excellence by the American Institute of Architects and the American Association of Libraries. Pam Hopkins and Craig Snowdon were young, creative architects when they designed Vail's first green building, the Vail Public Library (VPL). To earn the contract, Snowdon & Hopkins were declared winners of a timed architecture competition sponsored by the Vail Town Council. Built in 1983, the library exhibits environmental-friendly innovations including a sod roof, natural climate control features, native plant landscape, and excellent natural light. At the time, the building had "the largest green roof west of the Mississippi." VPL was also the first known library to feature a fireplace and great room ambience. In addition, VPL Director, Charlyn Canada, and Architect Pam Hopkins carefully selected the timeless furnishings and art for the library. Also involved in the award-winning design of Vail Public Library was David Nelson, an electrical contractor and lighting specialist, and Sherry Dorward, a landscape architect. Architect Pam Hopkins oversaw a 2007 renovation of the interior of Vail Public Library., Award of Excellence: American Institute of Architects and American Library Association

: Vail Public Library: 1976 Children's Parade - no. 1; A young patron of Vail Public Library and member of the "VPL Summer Reading Club" carries a placard saying: "Vail Public Library 1976" during Vail's1976 Independence Day parade., This is image no. 1 of 5.

: Vail Public Library: 1983 Bronze Dedication Plaque; Featured near the front of in the Vail Public Library galleria is a bronze plaque commemorating the library's dedication on 4 July 1983. Snowdon and Hopkins Architects was named the best design in a Vail Town Council timed architectural contest. The design received an Award of Excellence given jointly by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and American Library Association (ALA)., The bronze plaque is located on the west wall in the galleria near the Vail Public Library building entrance.

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