ANNUAL Winter 2018

ROBERT CHAMBERLAIN MARKING MILESTONES IN THE PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION AHS ARCHIVE On July 14, 2017 we celebrated the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Archive Building. The 9-month project increased efficiency and upgraded the building to industry standards for artifact storage and access without increasing the original footprint.

AHS operates one of the largest public archives on the Western Slope, featuring IDCA, 1969 priceless artifacts from every era of the area’s history. Over 58,000 historical items AHS recently received a donation include maps of 1800s mining claims, 40,000 images, ledgers, oral histories, moving from notable photographer Robert images, the entire Aspen Times newspaper archive since 1881, over 7,500 objects, M. Chamberlain. Bob, a professional and more. These artifacts and records provide vital information about the history and photographer and artist, entrusted his heritage of the Aspen/ area and AHS ensures the information is preserved extensive collection of Aspen images to the AHS Collection, where it will according to archival best practices. be preserved and shared. Bob has The renovation and Grand Opening Event not only marked the first of several documented life in Aspen since the milestones for AHS, but also sparked excitement for the Archive itself. Following 1960s, from hippie culture to modern- the event, research appointments continuously broke records each month through day ski racing, he artfully captured the pulse of the community. December. Significant archival donations also followed. 74 people donated to The Chamberlain photographic the Collection in 2017, including Robert Chamberlain who gifted his Aspen collection is available online at photographic collection to AHS (see sidebar). www.archiveaspen.org, along With Robert’s gift, the AHS Collection reached 40,000 photographic records. This with photographs from other is a noteworthy benchmark for the Society, especially considering the approximately local photographers such as Mary Eshbaugh Hayes, James “Horsethief” 30 minutes it takes to process a single image. Whether photographs, records, or Kelley, and many more. The online 3-dimenisonal objects, accessioning is a delicate and time-consuming process that involves Collection is available for research as a physically and legally transferring ownership of the object, careful documentation of free community service. Prints can be provenance and content, as well as organization to enable continued accessibility. purchased and commercial or editorial photograph use is offered on a fee basis. This work to document our shared past is essentially valuable to our community. A public archive of primary sources supports a collective understanding of our history, fosters a sense of community, and encourages a life-long vested interest in the future of this special place. It is our privilege to do this work and we thank the entire community for your continued support. In advance of the renovation, AHS Archivists secured a large portion of the AHS Collection on our growing

keyword-searchable online Collection for the public to access Mall Fountain, Powder on at www.archiveaspen.org. circa 1980 Difficult Creek, 1982

ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | 620 W. Bleeker Aspen, CO 81611 | www.AspenHistory.org | 970.925.3721 HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS: STAFF’S FAVORITE ITEMS FROM THE AHS COLLECTION

“ Besides the entire photographic “I am intrigued and constantly “ Seeing my child’s face light up when collection, my favorite artifacts are amazed by the panorama created the Snow Screw was on display at the design sketches by Herbert Bayer. with four William Henry Jackson the Aspen World Cup Finals Village Bayer, a prominent member of the glass plate photographs, from in March was priceless. Young and Bauhaus, was invited to Aspen by 1893, that clearly show the extent old alike were stopped in their the Paepckes in 1946 to help brand of development in Aspen at tracks by this huge antique “snow- and promote the couple’s endeavors. the peak of the silver boom. It machine.” Thanks to the help of is staggering to think about the The designer/architect/painter/ generous donors and Aspen Skiing congestion, the noise, the smell photographer/sculptor/mountaineer and thusly the world-renowned Company, we can’t wait to see the left an indelible mark on modern success Aspen experienced 130 restored Snow Screw in action Aspen’s aesthetic.” years ago.” during demonstrations at — Eliza Burlingame, Marketing Director — Nina Gabianelli, VP of Education Mountain!” & Programs — Kelly May, Development Director

“ One of my personal favorites in the “My favorite artifact in our current collection is Steve Jobs’ “Lisa” Collection is the ASFAR Sweatshirt computer mouse and the transcript from 1989. While the shirt was from his speech at the 1983 IDCA. created for the anti-fur ballot issue He very presciently described the that year, protests began in Aspen future of “email” saying, “One day during the ‘70s. It’s what prompted when we have portable computers me to design the “Aspen Cape” for connected by radio we can be “I’m picking the issue of the my store Geraniums ‘n Sunshine as walking around Aspen and be Aspen Times from 1899 that a fashionable alternative that could able to retrieve it.” Now THAT is was printed on the 1893 Bird’s even be worn over a warming parka.” genius… and world-changing.” Eye maps. I’ve always loved — Jane Click, Docent — Michael Monroney, History Coach looking over the map itself, but having the newspaper printed “My two favorite artifacts are the “The 1896 Willits map is probably on the back and the story ghost towns I spent so much time one of my most favorite collection behind it (the Aspen Times’ working (and enjoying) during my pieces – I use it daily in my work to paper supply was cut off due intern seasons. Whether opening research properties, consult locations to the trains being unable to Independence early with snow reach Aspen during the harsh of mines, buildings, water utilities everywhere, or winding up the and much more. I don’t know what winter of 1899) makes it an summer in Ashcroft with fall colors, I would do if I didn’t have access to even more intriguing piece.” I love sharing the stories of these — Megan Cerise Winn, two “artifacts” with our visitors.” such a historically rich map!” Archive Technician — Anna Lookabill Scott, Archivist — Travis Lane McDiffett, Programs & Events Director “ I am especially fond of the last ZG “I love our group of WWII-era license plate. A ZG plate meant the “ My favorite artifact would have to Tenth Mountain artifacts— owner was a local, an important be the women’s dress with the sash an iconic white jacket, skis moniker for many residents since that says, “Votes for Women.” In and boots, goggles, and Aspen was growing so quickly. Pitkin 1893, was the first state a tent. They represent not County Clerk Loretta Banner (my to give women the right to vote. only the supreme skiing mother) noted that during the 1977 I am proud that our state was so and mountaineering skills, arraignment of serial killer Ted Bundy, progressive and I hope our country backbreaking work, and extreme sacrifices of these the national news media mistook the continues to make change and take crowd waiting in line to ensure they soldiers, but also the building leaps of faith like Colorado did back of a resort based on their sheer got ZG license plates for onlookers in its early history.” love of mountain sport.“ gathered for the proceedings.” — Kasey Klabunde, Program & — Kelly Murphy, President & CEO — Lisa Hancock, Curator & VP of Collections Education Assistant WINTER 2018 Programs & Events

RETRO FILM SERIES: DECADES OF SKIING ASPEN/SNOWMASS Partnership with Limelight Hotel Aspen Second Friday of each month, January - April | 5:30pm Limelight Hotel, 355 S Monarch St. ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY $10 suggested donation at the door WINTER TOURS (THROUGH APRIL 12) Limited seating – first come first serve History Ski Tour Friday, Jan. 12th – The ‘40s Mondays, 11am and 1pm Friday, Feb. 9th – The ‘50s Friday, Mar. 9th – The ‘60s Tour Friday, Apr. 13th – The ‘70s Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30pm Tour TIME TRAVEL TUESDAYS Wednesdays, 1:30pm Aspen to the Olympics: Our Legacy of Youth Sports Historic Pub Crawl Tuesdays, February 6, 13 & 20; March 6 | 5:30pm – 7pm Thursdays, 3:30pm Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave. Reservations required, 970.925.3721 $10/free for AHS Lixiviator members and above Tuesday, February 6th – Snowmass History Ski Tour Aspen Figure Skating Clubs Tuesdays, 11am and 1pm Tuesday, February 13th – Aspen Junior Hockey Aspen Mountain History Ski Tour Fridays, 11am and 1pm Tuesday, February 20th – Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club Aspen Historical Society Archive Tour Tuesday, March 6th – Local Aspenaut skiers at Thursday, February 15th & March 15th, 11am Aspen’s Olympians Buttermilk, 1978. History Coach & Victorian West End HISTORY LESSONS WITH LARRY Walking Tours Available by appointment Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 | 3pm - 4pm AHS Archive Building, 620 W. Bleeker St. FREE Thursday, March 1st – Aspen Myths, Legends and Tall Tales Thursday, March 8th – Geology and Surveying Thursday, March 15th – History of Smuggler Mine Thursday, March 22nd – The Apex/Sideline Debate Thursday, March 29th – Miners’ Journeys into Aspen

HISTORY ON TAP: ASPEN BREWING COMPANY 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Wheeler/Stallard Museum: Aspen Brewing Company’s brewery facility, 404 AABC Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am -5pm (closed May 1st – June 11th) $15 in advance, limited capacity, advance registration required (ticket includes one beer, additional beers $5) Holden/Marolt Mining & Tuesday, March 13 | 5:30pm Ranching Museum: Open by appointment until June 12th For reservations and more information call Summer hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 970.925.3721 or AspenHistory.org 11am – 5pm SNOWMASS STORIES IN TIME

Pre-1879 1958 1973 Ute Indian summer camps Developer Bill Janss The first Snowmass Rodeo is are located throughout the identifies Baldy Mountain held (the longest continually , including as suitable terrain for a new operating rodeo in Colorado). the Owl Creek, Brush Creek, ski area. Friedl Pfeifer opens and Snowmass Creek valleys. Buttermilk Mountain. Colorado becomes a state Whip Jones opens Aspen in 1876. Highlands. Pieces of the largest silver nugget ever mined in the U.S. from Aspen’s Smuggler Mine, 1894. 1962 Skiing tours are first offered Bucking bronco at the Snowmass 1893 to the public on the Big Burn Rodeo, 1973 Congress repeals the via snowcats. Sherman Silver Purchase 1975 Ute Indians, circa 1900 Act, crushing Aspen’s silver “Ski Splash” is instituted industry and prompting a at Snowmass as part of 1879 decades-long decline. Wintersköl™. Prospectors are at Ashcroft, Ute City (Aspen) and Independence after the 1878 1908 Hayden Geological Survey Telephone lines are extended indicated the presence of silver to Snow Mass divide and A snowcat delivers skiers to in the Roaring Fork Valley. Brush Creek residents. Snowmass powder, circa 1963 The Wintersköl™ ski splash, 1980

1880 1941- 1945 1964 A large forest fire clears the area The 10th Mountain Division The US Forest Service grants now known as the Big Burn. stationed at Camp Hale near approvals for the Snowmass-at- Leadville uses the Aspen area Aspen Ski Area. for training exercises. Many 1881 veterans return after the war Pitkin County is established. 1966 and help develop skiing. Ceramic artist Paul Soldner founds the Anderson Ranch 1884 Arts Center in Snowmass Village. Ranches including the Stapleton ranch on Owl Creek, 1967 Carroll and Burke ranches Aspen Ski Corp. opens on Brush Creek, and Watson Snowmass-at-Aspen with ranch on the divide, are 5 chairlifts, 50 miles of trails, delivering fresh produce to the and a shelter restaurant at Sam’s miners in Aspen. Knob. Lift tickets are $6.50.

Tenth Mountain Division soldier

1946 Aspen Ski Corporation begins operations. Lift 1A Brush Creek and Mt. Daly, unofficially opens on Aspen circa 1910 Mountain on December 14th. Snowmass-at-Aspen, circa 1967 IN HONOR OF THE 2017 ANNIVERSARY OF 50 YEARS OF LIFT-SERVED SKIING

1980 2008 The “Rodeo Lot” at Snowmass A portion of Base Village is developed for day skiers. officially opens but additional 1989 construction (under new 1981 Snow Cubs and Big Burn ownership) is halted by the Aspen Ski Corp. changes Bears open as the first Great Recession. its name to Aspen Skiing licensed ski drop-in day care Company. The Snowmass Club in Colorado. 2010 opens with a new golf course. Fossils of mammoths, mastodons, a giant sloth and 1995 many other Ice Age animals and Two Creeks base area at plants are discovered during Snowmass opens providing the expansion of the Ziegler quick access to the Elk Reservoir in Snowmass Village. Camp area.

1997 Snowmass celebrates 30 years of skiing. The Cirque lift opens (the first lift powered solely by wind energy) providing DMNS scientists Dr. Ian Miller Golfers at the Snowmass Club the nation’s longest lift-served and Dr. Kirk Johnson with course, circa 1981 vertical rise of 4,406 feet. excavated bones.

1976 1982 2000 2015 The first Snowmass Balloon Snowmass holds its first The original fixed-grip High Festival takes flight. organized Mardi Gras purchases the undeveloped Alpine lift is upgraded to a celebrations. Locals organize Base Village and partners high-speed quad chair and the first Food & Wine Classic with IntraWest to design and slightly relocated. in Snowmass Village. develop the area.

1984 2004 – 2005 New expert terrain opens Snowmass Village Town on the ski area including Council approves the Base Hanging Valley Wall and Village development plan Snowmass Balloon Festival, 1977 the Cirque. to include the Elk Camp Ribbon cutting at the opening gondola, Village Express ceremony of the original High 1977 high-speed chair, and the Alpine Lift, 1978 Citizens vote to incorporate 1988 “Skittles” gondola. the Town of Snowmass Village. Snowboarding is allowed 2017 on Snowmass. Snowmass celebrates 50 years 1979 2006 of lift-served skiing with a Developers and Snowmass Construction of the new $6.50 anniversary ticket. land owners Jim Chaffin Snowmass Base Village begins. Construction resumes on Base and Jim Light produce the Village under a partnership town’s first master plan with group intending to build a development concentrated at Limelight hotel, public plaza the base of Fanny Hill. and community building. PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS HISTORY ON TAP Under the leadership of Board President Chace Dillon, AHS launched a new history education program for adults in 2017. Pairing history with beer, History on Tap programs explore specific aspects of Aspen and Snowmass history. AHS hosted four History on Tap events last year: a panel discussion about the history of backcountry skiing Ashcroft’s last citizen Jack Lahey (Mike Monroney) awaits in March; a guided Aspen history bike tour in June; HoT patrons outside Ashcroft’s Blue Mirror Saloon. “Ashcroft After Dark” in September; and a retro film bike tour culminated at the Holden/Marolt Mining & screening in honor of Snowmass’ 50th anniversary Ranching Museum where beers were served as AHS staff in December. shared stories from Aspen’s mining and ranching past.

Thanks to Aspen Brewing Company, the generous On deck for History on Tap is a special celebration on sponsors of HoT, attendees enjoy one free beer with March 13th in honor of Aspen Brewing Company’s admission to these casual, après-style offerings. Each 10th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, a short program features a short, educational presentation presentation will look back at the history of brewing in about the history that is “on tap” for the event. AHS has Aspen and the town’s taste for beer over the years. partnered with venues like Highlands Alehouse and Base The program will also include Camp Bar & Grill at Snowmass to host the events. At a guided tour of the Brew Co’s Ashcroft, AHS partnered with expert astronomer Bryan brewing facility at the ABC. Stay White to offer guided stargazing following beers in the tuned for additional 2018 History Blue Mirror Saloon and tours of the ghost town. The on Tap program announcements!

MUSEUM THEATRE: HISTORY WITH PIZAZZ AHS is fortunate to employ several full-time staff in In the staff-written and -performed Vaudeville- our Programs and Education department who are also influenced production, “A Briefly Complete History professionally trained actors. Under the leadership of of Aspen,” three actors present over 100 years of area these staff members, many of our offerings have been history through song, dance, and silliness. Another staff- developed as museum theatre programs, utilizing produced program, “Aspen History 101” resurrects the theatrical techniques for educational purposes. This historic all-fun era of the Aspen State Teacher’s College entertaining approach brings unique perspectives, in a “course” that presents narrated vignettes of Aspen’s creativity, and authenticity to our history education storied past through character performances. AHS programs that appeal to all ages. history scholars have created character scripts, known as first-person interpretation, based on extensive research for several historical figures. Performances of notable citizens like Jerome B. Wheeler, Fred Iselin, Hildur Andersen, Ella Stallard, Elizabeth Paepcke, and Nick DeWolfe, among others, are featured across a range of our programs, from Cemetery tours to in-school lessons. AHS has been touted as an industry leader in museum theatre programming at national conferences and our Mike Monroney, Travis McDiffett, and Nina Gabianelli perform “A Briefly Complete History of Aspen” on the staff is proud to continue to develop engaging ways to Wheeler/Stallard Museum grounds in July, 2017. share our collective history. ARTIFACT RESTORATION PROJECTS In 2017, thanks to support from various donors and partners, AHS launched several restoration projects to bring damaged or non-functioning objects (and structures) back to their original glory. Here are three projects we’ve been working on:

SNOW SCREW Aspen Skiing Company and AHS two large pontoons that “screw” the Aspen Skiing Company, whiz have partnered to restore the in spiral motion propelling it mechanics Donny Mushet and Snow Screw, a first-generation forward. Thanks to Aspen Skiing Jeff Jensen, and their team. snow machine built in the late Company, Donny Mushet, and his 1930s, to working conditions. The team at Buttermilk, the unique Snow Screw was designed and machine will run again! built by Denver-area mechanic Aspen Historical Society is Marty Keller for Aspen’s DRC grateful to the donors who have Brown Jr. (Darcy) in the late 1930s. supported the Snow Screw: Steve Measuring 6 feet by 9 feet, the Knowlton, the Iselin Foundation, vehicle is powered by a Ford the Ruth H. Brown Foundation, flathead V8 engine with parts ZG Chicks, and the Cerise and dating as far back as 1918. The Beck families. Special thanks to machine moves across snow on

MARY ELLA STALLARD PORTRAIT AHS is undertaking a major refurbishment project for circumstances. AHS is working with Conservation Center an item with significant importance to the Collection: a for Art & Historic Artifacts on the extensive conservation crayon photograph portrait of Mary Ella Stallard, who lived treatment process. Once conserved and protected, the in the house that is now the portrait will be re-hung prominently in the Wheeler/ Wheeler/Stallard Museum Stallard Museum, where it will help AHS tell the story of (and AHS headquarters) the house and the people who lived there during the “quiet for 40 years during the early years” in Aspen. 1900s. The portrait is the only depiction of the prominent AHS is raising funds to restore the artifact and has already Aspen resident in the AHS received generous donations from First Western Trust and the Collection but sustained Greenwood Fund towards the restoration, as well as shipping damage due to unknown support from Art Forward.

ZUPANCIS BUILDINGS Last summer, the City of on new foundations. The City making it historically valuable Aspen moved forward with has completed the first phase as one of the only intact homes the considerable renovation to remove hazardous materials, from Aspen’s Victorian era. AHS project to refurbish the Zupancis stabilize the structures, and is honored to collaborate with buildings that were relocated from replace the siding and roofs. the City on this project and looks downtown to the Holden/Marolt The second phase is approved forward to interpreting the history Mining and Ranching Museum. In to begin restoring the interior of the Zupancis buildings in partnership with Aspen Historical of the home. AHS and the programs beginning this summer. Society, the historical structures city have been working with will serve as additional interpretive architectural conservator Natalie sites on the property. Feinberg Lopez to guide interior The three buildings — a miner’s- restoration. cabin-turned-Victorian-era-home, The 1888 home changed very a shed, and a barn — are in place little since it was last occupied, Aspen Historical Society mourns the passing of ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: lifetime Trustee Carl Bergman (April 16, 1932 – Allocation of Income and Expenses January 28, 2018). For Year End October 31, 2017 Among many contributions to For full financials and current balance sheet please visit www.AspenHistory.org AHS, Carl was Carl Bergman, 1972 instrumental in the creation of the Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching ANNUAL INCOME ANNUAL EXPENSES Museum. We are immensely grateful to Carl for his time, talent, and support over the years. Earned Income Contributed $129,743 Income Education Collection ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY $189,414 & Programs & Exhibits BOARD OF TRUSTEES $254,887 $237,651 Chace Dillon, President Jackie Kasabach, Vice President Ruth Owens Hanrahan, Vice President Rich Burkley, Treasurer Administration Development Jacqueline Hutton, Secretary $152,631 & Marketing Carl Bergman* Public Funds $205,948 Lauren Burtard $795,000 Jane Floyd Site Nicole Gogolak Management Kate McBride Jay Parker $146,467 Barbara Platts Margaret Wilson Reckling Tony Vagneur This list represents ASPEN HISTORIC PARK THANKS TO OUR MEMBERS AND DONORS donations received & RECREATION DISTRICT WHO HELP MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. through January 15, 2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Fred Peirce, President BULLION ROW: $10,000+ Susan Taylor and Robert Pew Aspen Skating Club Carolyn Cerise Barabe, VP Alpenglow Foundation & Margaret Wilson Reckling Aspen Skiing Company Mike Marolt, Secretary/Treasurer John Hobby Catto Family Lynda and Stewart Resnick Aspen Sojourner Stefan Reveal, Assistant Treasurer Anonymous Sandy Spano Aspen Sports Thomas Todd Jonathan Lewis and Mark Zitelli Steven Stunda Charitable Aspen Square Condominiums The Louis & Harold Price Foundation Aspen Thrift Shop VOLUNTEER HISTORIAN Foundation Ellen and David Walbert Aspen Tree Larry Fredrick Corrine and Lenny Sands Mary and Hugh Wise Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club The Wilder Foundation Rosalie and David Wood Aspen Words HONORARY TRUSTEES Tamara and Frank Woods Aztech Mountain Christine Aubale Gerschel SILVER CIRCLE: $1,500-9,999 Balentine Collection Katie and Carl* Bergman Basalt Regional Heritage Society Ann Hodges BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL Darcey Brown PARTNERS Berkshire Hathaway Jane Jenkins Ruth Carver Alpine Bank Bethel Rentals Rick Newton Sarah Challinor Alpine Party Rentals BendonAdams Mary Eshbaugh Hayes, Carol Craig Art Forward Blazing Adventures Lifetime Trustee* Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation Aspen Alps Bluebird Productions Martie Sterling Chelsea and Chace Dillon Aspen Art Museum Carl’s Pharmacy Ruth Whyte* Judith Dunn Aspen Brewing Company Chaffin Light Real Estate Bernice and Loyal Durand Aspen Center for Environmental Charles Cunniffe Architects STAFF Tena Farr and Jane Dunaway Studies City of Aspen Jessica and John Fullerton Eliza Greenman Burlingame Aspen Chamber Resort Association City of Aspen Capital Assets Dept. Christine Gerschel and Peter Dahl Aspen Community Office for City of Aspen Citizen’s Academy Jane Click Valerie and Jack Guenther Resource Efficiency City of Aspen Historic Nina Gabianelli Ruth and David Hoff Aspen Daily News Preservation Commission Lisa Hancock Carol and Mike Hundert Aspen Fire Department City of Aspen Parks & Recreation Alexander Hunter Jacqueline and Robert Hutton City of Aspen Open Space & Trails Kasey Klablunde Jane Jenkins Aspen Magazine Clark’s Market Kelly May Les Dames d’ Aspen, LTD Aspen Music Festival and School Colorado Historical Records Travis Lane McDiffett McBride Family Aspen Nordic Council Advisory Board Memnosyne Institute Inc. Aspen Painting Colorado Humanities Mike Monroney Tim Mullikin Aspen PEO Connect One Design Kelly Murphy Sarah Oates Aspen Public Radio Decorative Materials Anna Lookabill Scott Bonnie Osborn Aspen School District Denver Museum of Nature Megan Cerise Winn Ruth Owens Hanrahan Aspen Sister Cities & Science * Deceased Double Diamond Moving Becky Ayres Sara Finkle Marlene Maddalone and Storage Lissa Ballinger Sistie Fischer Martha Madsen Edible Aspen Carolyn Cerise Barabe and Audrey Sattler and Donald Fleisher Mirte Mallory Elks BPOE 224 Leo Barabe Jane Floyd James Markalunas First Western Trust Marjorie and William Bardeen Ginna and Timothy Francis Anne and Austin Marquis Frisco Historical Museum Nathaniel Bates Ursla Freudiger Ellen and Tom Marshall Forum Phi Mary and Syd Baxter Dorothy Frommer Bryan and Kelly May Four Rivers Historic Alliance JoAnna and William Beach Nancy and Gene Gabianelli Elsbeth and Gerhard Mayritsch Frias Properties Betty and Glenn Beck Jane and Marshall Geer Carolyn and Lowell McCoy Frontier Historical Museum Michael Behrendt and Ivan Cassar Patsy Malone and Darby Glenn Lynda Price and Charles McDonald GF Woods Construction Company Donna Fisher and Skip Behrhorst Marjorie and Ernest Gerbaz Joyce McGilvray Grassroots TV Meredith Bell Jim Gerbaz Margaret McLaughlin Hickory House David Bentley Virginia and Gary Gerst Lynne and Lee Rick McMillan Holland and Hart Bruce Berger Susan and Richard Gessner Katherine McMillan Hotel Jerome Gina Berko Elvie and Yale Gieszl Leslie and John McQuown Independence Pass Foundation Sallie and Thomas Bernard Pam and Lyle Ginsburg Marian Melville Isis Theatre Susan Bernard Sally Glenn and Hugh Roberts Denise Jurgens and Justice Snow’s Elyse Elliott and Jeremy Bernstein Ethel and William Gofen Kevin Messerschmidt Limelight Hotel Carla and Stephen Berry Nicole Gogolak Diane and Mead Metcalf Marble History Museum Barbara Berv Dawn Shepard and Randy Gold John Miller Memnosyne Institute Judy Bleiler and Harry Richard Alex Goldberg Jack Miller, Jr. Molly Gibson Lodge Liz and John Bokram Thorey and Barry Goldstein Nancy and Charlie Mitchell Mountain Chalet Laurie Michaels and David Bonderman Ernie Goodnough Dick Moebius Mountain Rescue Linda and Bob Brining Lindsay and Thomas Gorman Michael Monroney Mount Sopris Historical Society Sheri Brinker and Jennifer Butterfield Marcia Goshorn Caroline and John Moore Museum of Northwestern Colorado Marlene Brinker Judy Goss Carolyn and Tom Moore Northern Ute Tribe Deanna Brinkman Audrey and Arthur Greenberg Macey and John Morris Oates, Knezevich, Gardenswartz, Carolyn Bucksbaum Helene Gude Gaard Moses Kelly & Morrow, P.C. Jackie and John Bucksbaum Joan and Rodger Gurrentz Mary and Roger Moyer Obermeyer Woods Investment Leigh and Alfred Buettner David Guthrie Lee Mulcahy Counsel Bobbie and Richard Burkley Jo-Ann Hall Ann Mullins Old Towne Moving and Storage Eliza Greenman Burlingame Lisa and Kenneth Hammerle Kelly Murphy and Daniel Sullivan Our Community Listens and Andrew Burlingame Jennifer and Jim Hearn Teresa Murtagh Paradise Bakery Anne Burrows Hetta and Jesse Heath Constance Houget and Richard Neel Performance Ski Bettie and Stewart Bushong Sue and Robert Helm Madalienne Peters and Redstone Historical Society Richard Butera Casady Henry Horace Newhard Reese Henry & Company, Inc. Laura Calk Kristen Henry Cherie and Lennie Oates Related Richard Carrigan Carol and Martin Hidalgo Sharon and Dennis O’Neil RFTA Christine Carson Ann Hodges Michele McClinton and Brad Osborn Roaring Fork Conservancy Martin Carver Jason Hodges Jama and Jay Parker Roaring Fork Leadership Laurel and John Catto William Hodges William Parker, Jr. Roaring Fork School District Molly and Steve Child Heidi Hoffman and Tom Griffiths Karen and Steve Passow Roaring Fork Veterans History Duncan Clauss Phyllis Hollenbaugh Janis Nark and John Pennington Project Nick Coates Jan and Roy Holloway Marjory and Frank Peters Pitkin County Kim Coates Gail and Phil Holstein Lorna Petersen Pitkin County Library Jan and Ned Cochran Erica and Richard Horvitz Patricia and Eric Peterson Silver Tree/ Westin Karen and Terry Conklin Anne and Stephen Hunter Carol Hood-Peterson and Smuggler Mining Corp. Ashley and Michael Connolly Judy and Nick Huston Brooke Peterson Snowmass Rodeo Anne Cooke Barbara Reid and David Hyman Ed Petrosius II Snowmass Western Heritage John Cooley Sandy and Charles Israel Diane Platek Snowmass Tourism Jane and Marshall Crouch Louise Van K Jackson The Pope Foundation Southern Ute Tribe Ingersoll Cunningham Maida and David Kahn Gaby and Robert Rafelson Spellbinders® Jesse and Chris Davenport Laura and Michael Kaplan Dan Reeves Daniel J. Sullivan, Esq. Fran and Fred Davies Jackie Kasabach Anne Rickenbaugh Summer Advantage® Lynn Russell and Stoney Davis Mark and Marianne Keating Polly Ross Summit County Historical Society Besha Deane John Keleher Judith Royer The Aspen Times Phil Desmond Bicky and George Kellner Diana Rumsey The Little Nell Hotel Leslie Desmond Sue and Robert Kendig Mary Ryerson The Mountain Chalet Tony DiLucia Gail Mizner and Michael Kendric Linda and Jay Sandrich The St. Regis Hotel Mary and Sven Dominick Alexandra and Scott Kendrick Sally Saunders The Wheeler Opera House Marsha and David Dowler Elizabeth Kitchen Lorraine and Mark Schapiro US Bank Merle Dulien Douglas Knaus Julie and Steve Schlafer WECycle Michaele Dunsdon Terri and Mike Knode Lynn and Brian Schreiber White River National Forest Jocelyn and Dave Durrance Kathryn and John Koch Marianne and John Schuhmacher (USFS – Aspen/Sopris District) Threde and Charles Edison Carol and Tom Kurt Carole and Bob Sharp Whipple and Brewster Jenny and Randy Eis Wendy Larson William Sharp Yellow Brick Early Learning Center Paul David Ellis Laura and Gary Lauder Betty and Robert Shiels Valley Fine Art Limited Beatrix Elting and George Johnson Dede and Moses Lebovits Linda and James Shirk Viceroy Snowmass Shelley Emerick Daylene and Gary Lichtenwalter Carolyn and John Shurman Mary Ann and Lee Erb Francine and Tag Liebel Margaret and Mike Simmons LIXIVIATORS: $100-1,499 Billie and Greg Erwin Denise Lock Joan and Virgil Simon Donna Adams Sandra and Gerald Eskin Kristin and Chuck Lohmiller Johnette and Doug Simpkins Douglas Allen Dafri and Michael Estes Gail and Ralph Lombardi Derek Skalko Holly Reed and Gaylord Allen Bruce Etkin Liz Lons Andrew Skewes Anonymous (3) Anne and Alan Feld Sam and Peter Louras Shirley and Albert Small Aspen Skiing Company Family Fund Theba and Buster Feldman Albert Loushin Morgan Smith Austin Memorial Foundation Susan and George Fesus Marianne and Sheldon Lubar Doris and K.K. Solacoff Claudine and Ron Austin Sue and Bob Fike Patricia Maddalone Lorraine and Pat Spector * Deceased MEMBERS AND DONORS CONT. This list represents donations received through January 15, 2018

Ellie Spence Cornelia and Nathaniel Bates Ruth Harrison Wendy Perkins Connie and Dave Spence Betty Belsher Philip Hodgson Michael Prinster Diane and Charles Spickert Heidi Bertholf Allison and Pat Holloran Sharon Prior Alexis and Steve Spiritas Richard Bird Audrey Holmes Rachel Richards Sigrid and David Stapleton Candace Goodwin and Rick Blauvelt Shirley Holst Lynette Richardson Sandy and Steve Stay Carolyn and Jimmy Blouch Sara Horn John Ristine Thomas Stevens Dan Brabec Lisa May Howard David Rybak Valery Stevenson Marsha and Jack Brendlinger Ellen and William Hunt Suzi Sanderson Lou and Ray Stover Jerome Britton Rita Hunter Tom and Lois Sando Curt Strand Meredith and Dan Bullock Tim Jewett Kirk Scales Phyllis* and Marjorie Throm Michael Buysse Sandy Johnson Janet Schoeberlein Cyndi and John Tikunoff Lynne Cantrell Michael Karp Judith Schramm Mary Ann and Ray Tittle Molly and Steve Child Martha Moran and James Kirschvink Carol Seiersen Tony Vagneur Christine Chisholm Diana and Chris Lane Carolyn and Dan Shipp Mia Valley Kenneth Clay Kathryn Pinter and Bob Leatherman Carolyn and Dick Shohet Marilyn Van Orden Jane Click Denison Levy Patricia and Robert Silverman Marguerite VillaSanta Jan and Ned Cochran Wallace Lord Steve Skadron Ellen and David Walbert Valerie and Stirling Cooper Marianne and Sheldon Lubar Helene Slansky Janet Gilligan and John Waples Stacey and Miles Craft Edeltraud and Chuck Lyons Emi and Larry Slater Carol Ward Sherrie Cutler Nora Berko and Howell Mallory Jack Small Donna and Tom Ward Catherine and Peter Davis Bob Marsh Nancy Snell and Rodney Knutson DJ Watkins Sandra and Jim Dukas Nancy Mayer Stephanie Soldner Patti and Jerome Webster Merle Dulien James McLaughlin Connie and Dave Spence Vicki and Vic Weinstein Betty and Jerome Dummer Lynne and Lee Rick McMillan Dolores Stutsman Babara Bakios-Wickes and Richard Ebest Sally and Bruce McMillen Ned Sullivan Steve Wickes Paul David Ellis Nancy E Meeker Viviane Thomas Dexter Williams Renee Fleisher Charles Miel Nancy Tipton Marilyn Wilmerding Marilyn Foss Pat Milligan Priscilla Walker Jacqueline Wogan Sara Garton Peggy and Barry Mink Curt Warnecke Karen and Kent Woodard Susan Hall Gaudino Nancy and Charlie Mitchell Mary Norma Weinkle Donald Young Charlotte Golden Julie and Lee Monson Judy and Lester Weison Judy and Joe Zanin Margot Graham Anne Murchison Polly Whitcomb Paula Zurcher Ed Grange Virginia and Rick Newton Marlene and Tom Williams Emma Greenman Amy E O’Rourke Betty J Wills PROSPECTORS: $50-99 Shelley Supplee and Hawk Greenway Debbie and Philip Overeynder Jaqueline Wogan Barbara Averitt Nanette and Irv Greif Patty and Paul Patterson Dorothy Hoyt Wolcott Kirk Baker Steve Hach Susanne C Peck Steve Wright Carol Batchelder Dusty Hamrick Sandra and Fred Peirce * Deceased

The Aspen Historical Society thanks contributors to our Campaign to renovate our archives and add much needed funds to our endowment. This list represents gifts received through January 15, 2018.

BJ and Michael Adams, Bridget and Rick Balentine, Clark’s Market Nancy Emerson In Memory of Phyllis Hollenbaugh In Memory of Tom Sharkey Ned and Jan Cochran, Gail and Alfred Engelberg, Robert Albright, Susan and Charles Bantis In Memory of Tom Sharkey In Honor of Brian Hazen In Memory of Helen Klanderud Vicki Bauer Community Office for Resource Evolve Structural Design Alpenglow Foundation and Marci and Bob Beattie Efficiency (CORE) Suzanne and Bob Fike the John Hobby Catto Family Christine Benedetti and David Cook Connect One Design Fine Trim Interiors Alpine Party Rentals Janie and John Bennett Anne Cooke, First Western Trust Advised Fund Anonymous (3) Katie and Carl* Bergman In Memory of Tom Sharkey at Aspen Community Foundation Apex Security Susan Bernard Cooper Family Foundation Sistie Fischer Aspen Alps Elyse Elliott and Jeremy Bernstein Christin Cooper and Mark Taché Jane Floyd Aspen Painting, Inc. Betty & Ace Dillon Advised Fund Jane and Marshall Crouch Forum Phi The Austin Memorial Foundation of the Hutchinson Community Pamela Cunningham Margaret A. Frank Fund Austin, Peirce, & Smith, P.C. Foundation Frances and Fred Davies Marilyn and Chuck Frias Aztech Mountain Bluebird Productions Frances and Fred Davies, Frias Properties of Aspen LLC The Balentine Collection The Boettcher Foundation In Memory of Ruth Whyte Nina Gabianelli Linda and Robert Brining Decorative Materials Nina Gabianelli, Sarah Broughton and John Rowland Cynthia and James DeFrancia In Memory of James Moran Andrea and Chris Bryan, Marc Demmon (Dr. Slats Cabbage) Garfield & Hecht, P.C. In Memory of Helen Klanderud Development Solutions Group, Donna Genet Carolyn Bucksbaum In Memory of Helen Klanderud Christine Gerschel and Peter Dahl Carolyn Bucksbaum, The Nick DeWolf Foundation Getz Family, In Memory of Helen Klanderud Chelsea and Chace Dillon In Memory of Tom Sharkey Jackie and John Bucksbaum Double Diamond Moving & Storage GH Phipps Construction Company, Builders FirstSource The Dubose Family Foundation In Memory of Helen Klanderud Bobbie and Richard Burkley Merle Dulien Nicole Gogolak Liza and Rick Burnham Judith Dunn Hilary and Daniel Goldstine, Ruth Carver Jocelyn and Dave Durrance In Memory of Tom Sharkey Megan Cerise Winn Virginia Edelson Ernie and Bill Goodnough, Sarah Challinor Jill Teehan Edinger In Memory of Tom Sharkey City of Aspen Rose Marie and Timothy Edinger Candace Goodwin and Rick Blauvelt Chrisanne Gordon Denise Jurgens and Kevin Gita and Frank Schneider-Sickert With your help, the AHS The Green Diva Messerschmidt, Anna and Bubba Scott Campaign raised $1 million Susan and Philip Grover In Memory of Helen Klanderud Anna and Bubba Scott, Lisa and Ken Hammerle Debra and Andy Mill In Memory of James Moran in capital funds to renovate Lisa and Jim Hancock Laura Miller, Carolyn Bell Sharkey and the Archive Building. Georgia and Andy Hanson In Memory of Tom Sharkey Sara Walker, Thank you for supporting Ruth Harrison, Michael Monroney In Memory of Tom Sharkey this important effort and In Memory of Tom Sharkey Caroline and John Moore Tom Sharkey* preserving Aspen valley’s Megan Harvey Pamela Moore Smuggler Consolidated Mines exceptional history. Brigid and Brian Hazen Carolyn and Tom Moore Ellie Spence Kristen Henry, Mary and James* Moran Ellie Spence, The Grand Opening in In Honor of Klaus Obermeyer The Clifton H. and Sheridan C. In Memory of Gail “Spider” Spence Linda Vitti-Herbst and Morris Fund of the Community Patti and George Stranahan July launched the second Clancy Joe Herbst, Foundation of North Texas, Curt Strand phase of AHS Campaign In Memory of Tom Sharkey In Honor of Brian Hazen Freddie and Arthur Stromberg to raise $2 million in Juliane Heyman Brent Moss Photography Freddie and Arthur Stromberg, endowed funds to carry Melinda and Jeff Hildebrand Mary and Roger Moyer In Honor of the Brunton, Copeland, educational programming, Angela and Henry Hite, Lee Mulcahy and Twining Families research positions, the In Memory of Tom Sharkey Anne Mullins Sean Susanin Jason Hodges Kelly Murphy and Danny Sullivan T & E Marshall Enterprises archive collection, and Timothy Hogen Kelly Murphy and Danny Sullivan, The Thrift Shop of Aspen our four historical sites Holy Cross Energy In Memory of James Moran Phyllis and Robert* Throm into the future. Round-Up Foundation Marcie and Robert Musser Advised Cathy and Michael Tierney The HON Company Fund at Aspen Community Rhonda Bazil and Thomas Todd, Please continue to support Hilde Hottendorf Foundation In Memory of James Moran AHS and strengthen our Logan and Justin Hood Kerry and Ricki Newman Jill Uris endowment for the next Denise Hoogland Sarah Oates Tony Vagneur Jacqueline and Robert Hutton Oates, Knezevich, Gardenswartz, Mia Valley generation! Ann and Olivia Hyde, Kelly & Morrow, P.C. Valley Fine Art In Memory of Tom Sharkey Obermeyer Wood Investment George Vetter, Mary Ann Hyde Counsel, LLLP In Memory of Tom Sharkey Ann R. Nitze Charitable Trust Mary Ann Hyde, Olde Towne Moving & Storage Linda Vida and Richard Minkoff Bette Oakes In Memory of Tom Sharkey Blanca and Cavanaugh O’Leary Walt Crimm Associates Cherie and Leonard Oates Jane Jenkins, Judith Swift and Dick Osur Daniel Watkins Wayne Poulsen In Memory of Tom Sharkey Ruth Owens Hanrahan Lenny Weinglass Paul Schoenfeld Jackie Kasabach Jama and Jay Parker Judy and Lester Weison, Judith Schramm Lee Keating and Tom Bowers William Parker Jr. In Memory of Tom Sharkey Dolores Stutsman John Keleher Fonda and Charles Paterson Ellen and David Welborn Phyllis and Robert* Throm Sue and Bob Kendig Merbie and Tom Payne Paul Williams L’Deane Trueblood Gail Mizner and Michael Kendric Carol Peachey Megan Cerise Winn, John Werning Anne Kirby Performance Ski In Memory of James Moran Anita Witt Kathy and Warren Klug Hensley and James Peterson Terry Wolofski and Larry Witte, Constance Knuth and Lawrence Clay Sara and Lysle Peterson In Honor of Christine Gerschel Friends of Mary Eshbaugh Hayes Kathryn and John Koch Helen and Art Phillips Workplace Elements, Denver The Austin Memorial Foundation Carol Kozlow Barbara Platts Donald Young Jess Bates Ruth Kruger Project Resources Group ZG-CHICKS Terry Butler Cari and Jeff Kuhlman RMS Concrete Ruth Carver Karyn Gerschel Lamb Margaret Wilson Reckling In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh Hayes Christin Cooper and Mark Taché Donald Lang Margaret Wilson Reckling, Katie and Carl* Bergman The Crestwood Condominium Hotel Rita Leader In Memory of Tom Sharkey Susan Bernard Frances and Fred Davies DeDe and Moses Lebovits Reese Henry & Co. Andrea Berry Marc Demmon Les Dames d’Aspen, Ltd Barbara Reid and David Hyman Marsha and Jack Brendlinger The Nick DeWolf Foundation Jonathan Lewis and Mark Zitelli Lynda and Stewart Resnick Jane Click Christine Gerschel and Peter Dahl Daylene and Gary Lichtenwalter Rowland + Broughton Sandra Dallas The Hayes Family Barbara and David Lipman Margaret and Dwayne Romero Rebecca Donelson and Clayton Hayes Paula and Monty Loud, Diana Rumsey Robert Blattberg Elli Hayes Ford In Memory of Tom Sharkey Lynn Russell and Stoney Davis Sara Garton Lauri Hayes Marlene Maddalone Heifara Rutgers and David Roth Christine Gerschel and Peter Dahl Pauli Hayes Nancy and Robert Magoon Kay Sandberg, Ruth Harrison Carol Ann and Don* Kopf Beryl Manuel In Memory of Tom Sharkey Darrow Hodges Les Dames d’Aspen Margulf Foundation Shereen and Jordan Sarick Gail and Phil Holstein Ramona* and James Markalunas Ellen and Tom Marshall Jan and John Sarpa Ellen and William Hunt Carolyn and Tom Moore Laura Mathews Gregory Sawka, Ann and Olivia Hyde LtC Janis Nark and John Pennington Kelly and Bryan May In Memory of Helen Klanderud Mary Ann Hyde Hensley and James Peterson Kelly and Bryan May, Rachel and Brian Schaefer Mary Helen Klare Amy and John Phelan In Memory of James Moran Margot Schiff, Donna Livingston Margaret Wilson Reckling Nancy Mayer In Memory of Tom Sharkey Cristal and Mark Logan Lynda and Stewart Resnick Mona Look-Mazza and Tony Mazza Eliza Flug Sheldon, Judith and Amory Lovins Betty and Lloyd Schermer McBride Family In Memory of Martin Flug Katherine McMillan Audrey Spiegel* Tita and Dan McCarty Betty and Lloyd Schermer Peggy and Barry Mink Tony Vagneur Travis Lane McDiffett Julie and Steve Schlafer Shirley Mulvaney Tamara and Frank Woods Lynda Price and Charles McDonald Julie and Steve Schlafer, Robert Murray ZG-CHICKS Betty Anne and Jim* McManus In Honor of Sue Kendig Virginia and Rick Newton * Deceased

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2018 EXHIBIT PREVIEW CURRENT EXHIBITS: “Ranching in the Roaring Fork “Freak Power” (Exhibition at the (Display at the Aspen Airport) Wheeler/Stallard Museum, summer 2018) “Bests, Firsts and Worsts: Valley” Aspen in Objects” (Exhibition at the Installed in Spring of 2017, this Aspen Historical Society looks Wheeler/Stallard Museum) thirteen-image display in the forward to hosting this guest departures terminal honors the area’s exhibition, a collection of political This winter is the final season for ranching heritage. Photographs art and writing from Hunter S the superlatives exhibit that shares show historic scenes of ranch life and Thompson’s 1970 campaign for Aspen’s history through artifacts properties, including the ranch where sheriff of Pitkin County. AHS and stories. Due to its popularity, the airport now sits. partnered with “Freak Power” Aspen Historical Society released an curator Daniel Watkins to share a updated exhibition catalog in 2017. special selection of the exhibition’s This evergreen literary exhibition is COMING SOON: 125 pieces for the summer season. included with Museum admission and Chamberlain Photographic Display then will be available for purchase (AHS Archive Building, summer 2018) after the exhibit comes down. Herbert Bayer/Bauhaus (Exhibition at Curated images by Robert Chamberlain, the Wheeler/Stallard Museum, winter 2018) who donated his Aspen photography In honor of the 100th anniversary “Top of the Mountain” (Display in collection to AHS in 2017, will tell the the Gondola terminal at the top of Aspen of the German art school Bauhaus story of a community of young ski Mountain) in 2019, AHS will host an exhibition bums evolving slowly and sometimes highlighting the work of Bauhaus Look for a new display featuring gracefully into Aspen old-timers. An master artist, Herbert Bayer. Bayer was historical images from the AHS Aspen resident since 1958, Bob’s first instrumental in shaping the aesthetic Collection of the Sundeck, Ski School, published work graced the cover of SKI of modern Aspen. The exhibition will Ski Patrol, and Lift One. The display is Magazine Annual in 1962 and he was explore his legacy in our community made possible through a partnership a frequent contributor to many local with graphics, art works, tributes to with Aspen Skiing Company. and regional publications. Bayer-designed properties, and more.