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c.1922: Derby Mesa School. Teacher Ann Zastrow and students standing in front of the school door. Back row, left to right: Albert Gates, Mary Gates, Helen Albertson, Ann Zastrow, Orris Albertson. Front row, left to right: Alva Newman, Berta Gates, Ella May Alberson, Martha Gates, Lemley Gates. [Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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1923: Eagle High School class of 1923 arranged in tiers in front of the school (thirty students, one teacher). Sign on building wall (left in the photo): "State of Colorado standard school approved class." At top: Mr. Jerrell Students (all left to right) Top row: Lewis Cowden, Chas. Byers, Rolland Randall. 2d row: Ruby Ping, Vinta Byers, Marjorie Jerrell. ________, Alice Hart, Mary Baker, Florence Alvord, Imogene Lewis, Barcus Butler. 3rd...
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Key to the previous photo of the Eagle School elementary students in 1919.
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A program for "Class Night" held at Red Cliff Union High School in Red Cliff, Colorado, on May 15, 1947. The event included music from the school band, awards, and a senior class play. The program appears to be two documents, but the third page ("Baccalaureate Service") was an insert provided in the program.
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"The teacher and girl students of McCoy's first High School of 1925. They are [from left]: Dora Ault, Florence Panting, Ethel Brooks, Mary Quinlan (teacher), Emma Panting and Mabel Van Horn. The building was just a made over shed and supplied by Mr. Van Horn, who was living on the former Frank Groh ranch at that time. The school equipment would probably draw a laugh from one of today's teachers but the students who graduated are comparable to the...
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"The whole gang that went to Boulder for the paper convention in November 1946." - June Frey. From left to right: Gwen Jude (front, left), Mrs. Fitzgerald, June Frey, Charles Ellis, Durbin McIlnay, Ruby Dump (front, right). All are bundled up for the snow and a few suitcases sit behind Durbin at right.
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Who knew yearbooks were a useful historical artifact? Scroll through to select and flip through an entire yearbook or take a shortcut and use the "Search the Collection" below to find a specific person.
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The 1955 Bulldog includes panoramic photos of Red Cliff, the Arch Bridge, and the town itself. A lengthy senior section includes class prophecy, last will and testament, and a history of the senior class. Like most other Bulldog yearbooks, all grades 1st-12th are included. Several autograph pages are included with Red Cliff town business advertisements. "The Nugget", a school newsletter, is featured and EVLD does have some copies of this in our holdings....
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"The Miner" was the official yearbook of Red Cliff Union High School. Each class has a 'class history', as well as photographs, names, clubs, and sports. Despite the small population and class sizes, many activities and clubs were offered for students. Impromptu snapshots offered by students are also included in the final pages showing a day in the life of Red Cliff and student jokes. Heavily influenced by nearby mining town of Gilman, mine employees...
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The 1953 Red Cliff Union High School yearbook, "The Bulldog", features every class in attendance at Red Cliff at the time. A full staff and faculty listing is included, as well as several pages of snapshots, clubs, sports, and activities. Please note that the Junior class photo(s) and names are missing. Several pages of advertisements feature local businesses, most in Red Cliff, including a few important employers like the Climax Molybdenum mine &...
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The 1942 edition of The Miner includes a class history, student listings with ambitions, pet peeves, and school involvement. Students are only pictured in class photographs, no individuals. In these yearbooks, pages with photographs were glossy and printed on heavier paper while text pages were typed and copied (again, perhaps in an effort to save on time and cost). A class prophecy flashes forward to 1967, imagining what students are up to and what...
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In 1949, Red Cliff Union High School yearbook name has been changed to "The Bulldog". Despite the name change, local mines and mining are more involved than ever. This yearbook similarly features upper classmen and their accomplishments, sports, and clubs. Elementary and junior high classes, 3rd grade through 8th grade, are also listed in their entirety. A lengthy advertisement section-- featuring several grocery stores, liquor stores, service stations...
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The 1940 edition of The Miner is a bit different than other years: it is considerably shorter and does not feature other classes outside of high school and junior high. Clubs like the Home Demonstration clubs (very popular at the time), class play, newspaper, and sports rivalries are all mentioned. Many pages of advertisements feature businesses from Red Cliff to Leadville, varying from clothing stores, groceries, hotels, and cafes. Each student's...
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Lux Aquilae was the official yearbook of Eagle High School in Eagle, Colorado. The literal translation from latin means “light eagle”. Each yearbook contains photographs of students, teachers, administrators, sports teams, clubs, activities, and the school and town itself.
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The 1947 edition of The Miner begins with a photograph of the iconic Mount of the Holy Cross and features many other photographs of Red Cliff throughout. Administration, faculty, and the school board are featured. Many school board members and faculty were also employed by important local businesses, such as Fleming Lumber Company and Empire Zinc. The influence of the nearby mines is present in every edition of The Miner, and not just in name. Many...