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c.1880: Wm. McMillen standing behind his daughers. On the left is Elizabeth "Monie" [pron. like Ronnie] McMillen DaLee; on the right is Dorothea "Dora" McMillen Greiner.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
22. Red Cliff
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Houses in Red Cliff in the 1930s. The Fleming Lumber Company is the white roof at midfield. The railroad tracks and walkover are above the Lumber Company.
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Commemorative card for the 50th anniversary of Rev. Monsignor Thomas F. Dentici, May 30, 1953-2003.
On verso: "Give Yourself to me, O my God, give Yourself once more to me. I love You and if my love is too small a thing, grant me to love more intensely. I cannot measure to know how far my love falls short of sufficiency, that my life should run to Your embrace and never be turned away until it is hidden in the secret of Your face. (13.9) -- From...
24. Fanny Collins
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Actor Madeline Moos portraying Fanny Collins, wife of Tom Collins, miner and community supporter.
25. Buster Beck
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Buster Beck in uniform, age 18. World War II era photo. Buster's parents were Earl and Dessie Beck of Red Cliff, Colorado.
26. William H. Luby
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Bill Luby in World War I uniform, carrying fully loaded pack and canteen.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
27. Warren's Sawmill
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Joy Marfitano standing in front of cut logs at Warren's sawmill on Shrine Pass.
28. Bob McDougal
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Photo portrait of Bob McDougal dressed in aviator jacket, scarf, helmet and goggles. World War II era photo. Bob's parents were "Red" and Myrtle McDougal of Red Cliff, Colorado. Red was Town Marshall.
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A view of the Homestake Fire on October 18th (the fire burned from October 17 to 20, 1991) from the S curve on Hwy 24.
"Though threatening, the Homestake Fire swept quickly through its high-terrain tinderbox and actually provided a helpful burn-off of ground grasses that may promote and fertilize the area's prime wildlife forage. At one point, according to firefighters at the scene, the fire traveled 30-feet per minute and was stoked periodically...
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Margaret Crawford posed standing for the camera in a leg-o-mutton shirtwaist with pleated sleeves and front. High collar.
31. Howard G. Bayer
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Howard G. Bayer was born at Lower Meaghers Grant, Nova Scotia, August 23, 1885. He was trained as an engineer and was at one point affiliated with the Stearns-Roger Company. He came to Eagle County in 1917, marrying Ethel Boies of Red Cliff in 1918. After a mining accident, he became a carpenter and decorator, living in Minturn. He was well-known as an active leader in the Boy Scouts and any activities involving children. He died in Glenwood...
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A young woman sitting on the arm of a chair next to Mrs. I. J. Hall Creighton. Mrs. Creighton and the young woman are holding a book together. Lace curtains are hanging behind them; wallpaper pattern and family photographs are visible in the background.
Inscription on back: "To Mrs. Hall Aug. 1902." In lower right corner is written: Ida Morris, Hays, Kansas. In upper left corner is written: "Pricilla Hall Faast."
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This plaque is at the Mount of the Holy Cross Overlook, also known as Julia's Deck, on the Shrine Pass Trail. Shrine Pass Road [FSR 709], a maintained dirt road, connects Vail and Red Cliff
The first section is Psalm 104:24 and the prayer following is unattributed. Interestingly enough, these same quotations are on plaques at the Grand Canyon and the Bronte Waterfall (England).
O Lord,
How manifold
are Thy works!
In wisdom hast
Thou made them...
34. Dessie Beck
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Studio photograph of Dessie Tomlin Beck.
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Dick Morgan, panning for gold, and Doc Dewey, standing. Morgan was one of the pioneer prospectors in the Red Cliff region. They are panning near Gold Park on the Homestake Creek.
36. Convoy
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Truck convoy negotiating the Old Battle Mountain Road. The original rock supported roadway is clearly visible
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
37. Battle Mountain
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Battle Mountain as seen from Gilman. The numerous streaks near the mid point of the mountain mark mine openings above Belden. These represented small mining claims from the late 1800's. The photo is oriented east toward Red Cliff with Windy Point in the top center. U.S. Highway 24 is toward the top of Battle Mountain.
38. Roy Marfitano
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Roy Marfitano in his U.S. Army uniform prior to being discharged after World War II. He is standing on the steps of a building. Roy, Ronnie Dump and Buster Beck enlisted together in 1943. Roy worked in the Gilman Mine assay office from 1948-1972.
39. Oscar Meyer
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Oscar Meyer, in World War I uniform, carrying a fully-loaded pack and canteen.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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Marker for Percy and Earl Fulford, Greenwood Cemetery. "Percy G. died May 6, 1886, aged 6 months; Earl died Apr. 3, 1889, aged 3 months, children of A. H. and M. E. Fulford." Tall, ornate marker enclosed in an iron fence.