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Ahs-Winter-2014.Pdf Presorted NONPROFIT U.S. Postage PAID Permit #90 Glenwood Springs, CO 620 W. Bleeker Aspen, CO 81611 STORIES LIVING LIVING Winter 2014 ACTIVE IN THE ARCHIVES FEATURED SITE: When you hear the word “archives”, what do you Carriage House think about? There’s a carriage house that sits behind the In our world, the AHS archives contain 30,000 Wheeler/Stallard Museum in the West End. original written documents, photographs and But, it’s not a home for buggies. objects that tell Aspen’s story, and it’s managed by a team of three Instead, this structure contains the Aspen archivists. In addition to accepting ongoing donations from the Historical Society’s archives—some 30,000 community to add to the collection, Curator Lisa Hancock, Archivist objects, photographs and written materials Anna Scott and Archive Tech Megan Cerise have been busy. Here are a that all tell Aspen’s story. From Elizabeth couple of the highlights from the past year: Paepcke’s high heels to a chunk of silver from - Our collection of 16-mm films was the 1,840-pound “Silver Queen” nugget that approaching its shelf life, and in danger of was pulled from Smuggler Mine, these items deteriorating but thanks to several grants, are all integral to the history of our town. Birth the archives team had them digitized. certificates, newspapers through the decades Footage from the 1940s to ‘60s is now and donated memorabilia paint a picture of the available in DVD, including scenes from characters and families who developed Aspen. Snowmass’ grand opening as a ski mountain The Aspen Historical Society is launching a and vintage Winterskol parades. $3 million campaign to renovate and protect these archives. The interior-only remodel will - The days of searching through safeguard these treasures for future generations, microfiche for old newspaper articles and an endowment will ensure their protection are over! Thanks to a partnership with the From Cassatt Collection, donated past our lifetimes. Colorado Historic Newspaper Collection, in 2013 We are in the final planning stages of this the Pitkin County Library and the Aspen Times, local newspapers campaign. To date, we’ve received just over $1 from 1881 to 1963 are all keyword searchable online. Simply visit million. Currently, there is an opportunity to coloradohistoricnewspapers.org to explore everything from mining match a $500,000 anonymous gift. We hope to claim disputes to the rebirth of skiing in Aspen. start construction soon, and officially launch our - The archives are the repository for objects which tell the Portal to the Past campaign. community’s story. In 2013 we added 2,197 items and digitized 413 Stay tuned for donation opportunities and oral histories. From WW II-related items found in the Mother Lode events surrounding the campaign. Or, come by Building to Jim Blanning’s suicide note, these items paint a diverse to explore the Carriage House on your own. picture of Aspen’s past. Inside, there’s a treasure for everyone. ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | 620 W. Bleeker Aspen, CO 81611 | www.AspenHistory.org | 970-925-3721 Dear Friends and AHS Family, The opportunity to give you a short update on the status of the “ The Aspen Aspen Historical Society is a true privilege. We are entrusted with the near-sacred responsibility of overseeing all that has come before Historical Society is in this unique place, with clearly keeping an eye on the effect of proud of its role in history on our future. preserving Aspen’s 2013 was a very big year for us as we recognized the 50th past! ” Tony Vagneur Anniversary of the Aspen Historical Society. A week-long celebration at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum culminated with the “Block Party,” a blow- Tony Vagneur out that got every segment of our community out for a grand tribute to the job the society does. We thank you all! In case you missed it, it shall return in 2014. Long-time president and CEO, Georgia Herrick Hanson, retired at the end of 2013. Georgia, whose name is almost synonymous with AHS, has guided the organization through some of its darkest days to some of its brightest. Through Georgia’s leadership, the society is on very strong financial and organizational footing, supported by an excellent and caring staff. It is with a grand salute and heartfelt gratitude that we wish Georgia the best of everything in her future endeavors. Incoming president and CEO, Kelly Murphy, brings a wealth of experience to the society and I request that you join me in giving her rousing welcome. Kelly is a licensed Colorado attorney, has done extensive work in public relations and outreach, is very familiar with a cross-section of the people in our valley. She has a deep interest in Aspen’s history and we Kelly Murphy look forward to Kelly’s leadership and vision as she takes over the reins of AHS. Our capital campaign, Portal to the Past, is off to a strong start but we still have a lot of work to do. So far, we have raised more than $1 million of a $3 million campaign goal with the assistance of a generous matching gift from an anonymous donor. Portal to the Past supports a critical remodel of the Carriage House, which contains and stores our archives. (See the related story in this newsletter, Featured Site: Carriage House, for more information.) This remodel will bring our archives storage up to state-of-the-art standards, making it fireproof and flood proof. This restructuring will also create a much more user-friendly access to the archives through electronic and screen retrieval. We plan to Georgia Herrick Hanson take the campaign outreach to the public in 2014 in hopes of starting the remodel by summer. Please stop by the museum and see the exciting plans we have for the Carriage House remodel. Because of you and your continued interest, it is our privilege, every day, to get the unique story of Aspen out to as many people as possible, visitors and locals alike. The Aspen Historical Society is proud of its role in preserving Aspen’s past! Very truly yours, Tony Vagneur President of the Board of Trustees WINTER 2014 THREE AWARDS FOR THE Programs and Events Schedule UTE EXHIBIT Wintersköl Activities: When we launched Aspen History 101 Thursday, Jan. 9 / 5:30 p.m. Seasons of the Nuche: Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave. Transitions of the Ute People in the summer of Mad Hatter’s Ball featuring Jes Grew 2012, we knew it was Thursday, Jan. 9 / 8 p.m. a provocative exhibit Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave. *Hat judging at 7:30 p.m.; winner receives two passes that would hopefully to Aspen Laff Fest trigger dialogue. That happened. And, it’s also Time Travel Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. / $8 received enough attention to be given three awards for DATE PROGRAM LOCATION the thought-provoking and relationship-building nature Jan. 21 Photography: Turning Negatives Limelight Hotel of the exhibit. Into Positives The Aspen Historical Society received the following: Jan. 28 Ski Instruction: It’s All Downhill Bumps at American Association of State and Local History Award Buttermilk Feb. 4 Guided Adventure: Leading the Way Wheeler/Stallard of Merit for Leadership in History, Mountain-Plains Museum Museums Association Award of Merit for Leadership Feb. 11 Fitness Pro: Different Strokes for Limelight Hotel and Innovation, and History Colorado’s Josephine Different Folks Miles Award. Feb. 18 Food and Wine: Setting the Table Limelight Hotel Museum representatives were present at each awards Feb. 25 Fly Fishing: What’s My Line Limelight Hotel ceremony to accept these prestigious recognitions. March 4 Equestrian: Happy Trails Limelight Hotel Seasons of the Nuche is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Wheeler/Stallard March 11 Cycling: Working on the Chain Gang Limelight Hotel Museum. It will be up through 2014. More information at (970)925-3721 or AspenHistory.org Seasons of the Nuche Continual stewardship of five local sites on the Open Tues through Sat, 1-5 pm National Register of Historic Places. By appointment during winter: History Coach Downtown Tour or West End Walking Tour TOURS: Ski History Tours Aspen Highlands: Mondays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Snowmass: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aspen Mountain: Fridays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hotel Jerome history tour Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Alex Boyd, Damien Williamson, Beth Slater, Natalie Lacy Travers, and Andrew Travers Kurt Strand and Tamara Tormohlen Leslie Newbury and father Walt Smith Jack Frey, Susie Sanderson Petrina DiSalvo, Helen Klanderud, Mary E Hayes, Terry Butler, Lita Heller K.T. and Tom Sharkey Susan Bernard and Jacqueline Rugger Hutton Chris Moore, Brigid Hazen, Lynne Seeman, and Lori Guilander Rocky Boyton and Bob Rafelson Brooke Petersen, Mike Hunter, David Stapleton Jr. Marcie and Bob Beattie, Jackie Wogan Diane Anderson, Nancy Snell, Gail Stanger, John French Jim Moran sniffs out the rye on a tour of the Woody Creek Distillers Third graders learn to play the growler, a Ute instrument Walter Isaacson gives a talk during Chautauqua Jack Frey, Susie Sanderson Ted Conover, Paul Andersen and Patty Limerick during a Chautauqua evening talk A young Chautauquan camp particpant Visitors to Journey Stories, a Smithsonian exhibit hosted at researches her character in the archives the Aspen Fire Station IN HONOR OF HELEN & TOM In 2013, the community and the Aspen Historical Society lost two of its family members: Tom Sharkey and Helen Klanderud. Tom, a board member, and Helen, a capital campaign steering committee co-chair and member, served tirelessly for our cause.
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