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A LEGEND LIVES ON MARY ESHBAUGH HAYES’ LEGACY PRESERVED When Mary Eshbaugh Hayes passed away last January, the longtime Aspen resident and journalist left a hole in the community. For more than six decades she documented the town’s history with her camera and typewriter. But beyond being a fixture and integral part of Aspen’s evolution, she represented its soul. Nowhere was this more evident than the outpouring of love she received on the pages of The Aspen Times – her employer for more than four decades – in written notes from colleagues, friends and family.

She was recognized as the “most interesting women I have ever known,” “always gracious and at ease, humble and talented,” the “end of an era,” a “friend and character” and an “Aspen legend.” She is undoubtedly missed each day.

Among other attributes, she was also organized and prolific. She took more than 65,000 photographs during her lifetime, with handwritten notations detailing the who, what and when on the back of each – before digital images were a thing. Many people have asked what will happen to these photos; they have a home at the Aspen Historical Society.

It takes about 30 minutes for AHS archivists to process, or “accession,” a photo. It then officially becomes part of our collection. With the Hayes’ collection, images will be sorted for duplication, provenance and condition, and then tagged with information for each individual photo’s record. With such an enormous amount of photos, this process could take up to 10 years.

More than 1,400 of Mary’s images have already been accessioned and you can search (and purchase) these online at archiveaspen.org. In addition, we feature a new photo every Monday on our social networks, and are already planning ways to showcase her work in coming years.

The Aspen Historical Society is also in the middle of a campaign to renovate our archives and strengthen our endowment. In her memory, the Archival Vault and Foyer will be named after Mary Eshbaugh Hayes, and to date $31,486 has been raised for this specific purpose, with gifts from 46 donors ranging from $15 to $10,000.

As we reach the one-year anniversary since Mary’s passing, her presence is missed but her legacy lives on at the Aspen Historical Society.

Jess Bates and Clayton Hayes watching sheep along Bleeker Street in 1965; Hildur Anderson, beloved teacher, plays her accordian during Wintersköl 1986.

Jim & Mary Eshbaugh Hayes at an AHS party, circa 1990. AHS Collection

John Denver at the Deaf Camp picnic, 1977.

Mary Eshbaugh Hayes with her typewriter, 1975; Mary Eshbaugh Hayes with her daughter, Jess Bates, circa 2000.

ANNUAL Winter 2016

MEMORIES CAPTURED BY MARY

*All photos part of the AHS Collection.

Dear Neighbors,Recently, someone told me how much they appreciate the Aspen Historical Society because we fill a need in the community that no other organization does. They are right! You may know that we operate two museums and two ghost towns, provide educational programming to thousands of schoolchildren and adults, and offer fun and informative tours and events —and we are so proud of those achievements.

But you may not know much about our amazing archives. Built on more than 50 years of dedication, collection and curation, the archives is a veritable treasure trove of objects, photos, papers, books, ledgers, diaries, scrapbooks, anything you can imagine, each telling a story. Our story. And we are honored that the archives is the new home of Mary Eshbaugh Hayes’ astounding collection of 65,000 photos. (see p.1)

Because of the invaluable collection it houses, it is time for us to upgrade our archive building, which was built in the 1970s. The renovation will best protect our collection and provide much-needed space for programs and children’s education. We will be able to double the amount of fieldtrips we can host at our site with the remodeled space.

With a construction deadline of this fall and a final $200,000 left to raise, we need your help to renovate the archives. I hope that you will join in the movement by contributing to the campaign to upgrade the archives.

Are you still curious? In addition to our many tour offerings (see p.7) we offer free archive tours so you can get a hands-on feel for the exact treasures we protect here at the Aspen Historical Society. Call us for an appointment, or stop by any Wednesday in March at 1:30 p.m. for a tour.

Stay in touch. Give us a call or visit AspenHistory.org. And please join us in 2016 by visiting one of our historic sites, attending a program, or becoming a member.

See you at the Society!

Respectfully,Kelly Murphy President, CEO

ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY SITES

Independence Ghost Town

Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum

Ashcroft Ghost Town

Wheeler/Stallard Museum

WINTER 2016 Programming and Events Schedule

Jan 26 “Aspen Extreme”

Feb 2 Film from the ‘40s

Feb 9 Film from the ‘50s

Feb 16 Film from the ‘60s

Feb 23 Film from the ‘70s

Mar 1 “Skiing Everest” (Wheeler Opera House)

WINTERSKÖL ACTIVITIES: Thursday, Jan. 14 Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave. Aspen History 101 (Free), 5:30 p.m. Mad Hatter’s Bash (Free), 7:30 p.m. A crash course in Aspen history followed DJ Naka G, dancing and a contest for “Best Hat.”

*programs and times are subject to change.

For reservations and more information call (970)925-3721 or AspenHistory.org

ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY WINTER 2016 (THROUGH APRIL 17)

SKI HISTORY TOURS WITH LOCAL LEGENDSAspen Highlands: Mondays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.Aspen Mountain: Fridays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

HOTEL JEROME HISTORY TOURTuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

HISTORIC PUB TOURThursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

BY APPOINTMENTHistory Coach West End Walking Tour Archives Tour

For reservations or information: Call (970) 920-3271 ext. 104

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TIME TRAVEL TUESDAYS 5:30 p.m. / $10 or $50 season passIsis Theatre, 406 E. Hopkins Ave.This winter we go to the movies! Featuring newly digitized classics, many of which have not been seen in years. Skiing and Aspen: Five decades on film

ON EXHIBIT Wheeler/Stallard Museum Bests, Firsts & Worsts: Aspen in Objects is a new exhibit showcasing more than 120 artifacts that tell the story of the Aspen area’s quirky history in superlatives – both good and bad. Pieces like Walter Paepcke’s top hat, Jerome B. Wheeler’s Civil War sword and Steve Jobs’ Lisa computer mouse paint a colorful history. Tour the exhibit and then vote on your favorite object.

Winter Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Admission: $10/adult, $8/seniors and children 12 and under are free (includes an 80-page exhibition catalog)

ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

Allocation of Income and Expenses For Year End October 31, 2015

ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEESJames DeFrancia, PresidentJackie Kasabach, Vice PresidentChace Dillon, Vice PresidentRich Burkley, TreasurerBarbara Platts, SecretaryCarl Bergman, Life Time Trustee Lauren BurtardJill Teehan Edinger Jane FloydNicole GogolakRuth Owens HanrahanJacqueline Ruger HuttonKate McBrideJay Parker Margaret RecklingTony Vagneur

ASPEN HISTORIC PARK & RECREATION DISTRICTBOARD OF TRUSTEESJudy Bleiler, PresidentCarolyn Barabe, Vice President Mike Marolt, Secretary/Treasurer Fred PeirceStefan Reveal

VOLUNTEER HISTORIANLarry Fredrick

HONORARY TRUSTEESChristine Aubale GerschelAnn HodgesJane Jenkins Rick Newton Mary Eshbaugh Hayes*Martie Sterling* Ruth Whyte*

STAFFChristine Benedetti, Director of MarketingJane Click, DocentNina Gabianelli, VP of Education and ProgrammingLisa Hancock, Vice President & Curator of CollectionsKelly May, Campaign DirectorTravis Lane McDiffett, Education and Programs CoordinatorMike Monroney, History Coach & Community TrainerKelly Murphy, President/CEOAnna Lookabill Scott, ArchivistMegan Twitchell, Director of DevelopmentMegan Cerise Winn, Archive Technician

*Deceased

ANNUAL EXPENSESANNUAL INCOME

Public Funds $693,000

Contributed Income $205,893

Earned Income $146,882

For full financials and current balance sheet please visit www.AspenHistory.org

Education & Programs $304,740

Development & Marketing $184,583

Site Management $132,507

Collection & Exhibits $191,104

Administration $200,438

BULLION ROW: $10,000+AnonymousRuth and Paul DillonLinda and Clancy Joe Herbst

SILVER CIRCLE: $1,500-9,999Katie and Carl BergmanRuth CarverCarol CraigSylvie and Gary CrumChelsea and Chace DillonJudy DunnAnne and Alan FeldSuzanne and Bill GoochRuth Owens HanrahanRuth and David HoffJacqueline and Robert HuttonJane JenkinsElizabeth KitchenLinda McCausland and Peter Nicklin John and Laurie McBride, In Memory of Jim MoranBetty Anne and Jim McManusMead and Diane MetcalfSarah OatesRobert Pew and Susan TaylorBarbara PlattsMargaret Wilson RecklingLynda and Stewart ResnickJoan and Virgil SimonSandy SpanoEllie SpenceGillian and Robert SteelMary and Hugh WiseRosalie and David Wood

ADOPT AN ARTIFACTAspen InstituteAspen TimesKay BucksbaumRay E. Dillon IIIRay E. Dillon Jr.The Gorsuch FamilyRuth Owens HanrahanJody and Andy HechtCasady HenryKristen HenryHotel JeromeLegends of AspenKate McBride and The Other Side RanchBarbara PlattsStewart & Lynda ResnickRoaring Fork Transportation AuthorityThe Spence FamilyUte City CyclesValley Fine Art LimitedRosalie and David WoodPaula Paepcke Zurcher

BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSAlpine BankAspen Brewing Co.Aspen Chamber Resort AssociationAspen Public RadioAspen ReprographicsAspen Skiing Company Family Fund

Aspen SojournerAspen SquareAspen TimesAspen Valley HospitalAspenOUTAustin, Peirce & Smith, PCBasalt Lion’s ClubBJ Adams and CompanyCharles Cunniffe ArchitectsCity of AspenCity Market - CARES ProgramClark’s MarketCorbeaux ClothingThe Elizabeth FoundationFred and Elli Iselin FoundationGorsuch Ltd.Haas Land PlanningHotel JeromeIndependence Pass FoundationJonathan D. Lewis FoundationJustice Snow’sLes Dames d’ Aspen, LTD Little Annie’s Eating HouseMemnosyne InstituteMolly GibsonNeil-Garing AgencyOates, Knezevich, Gardenswartz, Kelly and MorrowParadise BakeryPeach’s Corner CaféRed Butte CemeteryRed OnionRoaring Fork Beer CompanyRoaring Fork Transportation Authority

THANKS TO OUR MEMBERS WHO HELP MAKE PROGRAMMING POSSIBLE.

Setterfield & Bright (Mark Hunt)SGMSport ObermeyerStefan KaelinStrafe OuterwearThe Thrift Shop of AspenUS BankWheeler Opera HouseWhipple & Brewster Corp.

LIXIVIATORS: $100-1,499Scarlett and Bill AdamsDeborah and Joseph AmatoTom & Jeannette AndersonAnonymousAnne AustinClaudine and Ron AustinBecky AyresRick & Brigette BalentineJane and Tony BattagliaMarcie and Bob BeattieBetty and Glenn BeckSkip Behrhorst & Donna FisherJessica and John GordonJennifer BennettBruce BergerSusan BernardSallie and Thomas BernardElyse Elliott and Jeremy BernsteinCarla and Stephen BerryJudy Bleiler and Harry RichardsLiz and John BokramLinda and Bob BriningAndrea and Chris BryanJohn and Jackie BucksbaumKit BulkleyBobbie and Rich BurkleyStewart BushongRichard CarriganSherman CarsonClarrisa and Henry ChandlerDavid ChazenMolly and Steve ChildKim CoatesNick CoatesNed CochranSally ColeShere Coleman and Paul GrayAshley and Michael ConnollyLeslie DesmondTony DiLuciaMary Dominick and Sven CoomerMarsha and David DowlerBernice and Loyal DurandVal Edgington Jill Teehan EdingerCharles EdisonThrede EdisonRandy and Jenny EisMary Ann and Lee ErbGerald and Sandra EskinDafri and Michael EstesBruce EtkinTheba and Buster FeldmanSusan and George FesusSue and Bob FikeNannette and Jerry FingerDavid FinholmSara FinkleSistie Fischer and Doug AllenBarbara and Aaron FleckDonald and Audrey FleisherTim and Ginna FrancisDorothy Frommer Nina GabianelliDonna GenetMarjorie and Ernest GerbazJim GerbazVirginia and Gary GerstThorey and Barry GoldsteinErnie and Bill GoodnoughGretchen GreenwoodJason GreggSue Anne and Jim Griffith

Janet GuthrieTed GuyJo-Ann HallHetta and Jesse HeathJody and Andy HechtSue and Bob HelmCasady HenryKristen HenryJuliane HeymanJean and Martin HidalgoJudy and Amory LovinsJane HirePhyllis HollenbaughShirley HolstGail and Phil HolsteinErica and Richard HorvitzCarol and Mark HundertMary Ann HydeDavid Hyman and Barbara ReidSandy and Charles IsraelDenise Jurgens and Kevin MesserschmidtStephen and CP KanipeJackie KasabachJoyce KearnsJames KeenanBicky and George KellnerTerri and Mike KnodeKathryn and John KochRon KrajianCarol and Tom KurtDemetrios LahiriLaura and Gary LauderRita LeaderDaylene and Gary LichtenwalterMichael LofinoKristin and Chuck LohmillerAl LoushinSheldon and Marianne LubarLynn Russell and Stoney DavisJohn Matthew Maas, Jr.Bette MacDonaldPat MaddaloneMirte MalloryPatsy MaloneAnne and Austin MarquisBob MarshEllen and Tom MarshallElsbeth and Gerhard MayritschCarolyn McCoyJoyce McGillivrayKatherine McMillanLynne and Rick McMillanSally and Bruce McMillenLeslie and John McQuownMarian and Ralph MelvilleLaurie Michaels and David BondermanKay and John MillerDick MoebiusMichael MonroneyCaroline and John MooreCarolyn and Tom MooreMacey MorrisMary and Roger MoyerLee MulcahyMargaret A. Frank FundKelly Murphy and Danny SullivanKaren MurrayJanis Nark and John PenningtonConstance and Richard NeelMadalienne and Bix NewhardRicki and Kerry NewmanClas NilstoftBette OakesCherie and Lennie OatesLouise and Jim OliverSharon and Dennis O’NeilDick Osur and Judith SwiftJama and Jay ParkerWilliam ParkerFonda and Charles PatersonFrank Peters and Marjory MusgraveBrooke Peterson and Diane TegmeyerHensley and James Peterson

Ed Petrosius IILynda PriceGaby and Bob RafelsonSara RansfordBetsy RatcliffHolly Reed and Gaylord AllenFrank ReynoldsKate and Christopher RobertsPolly RossDiana Rumsey Priscilla SadlerLinda and Jay SandrichElizabeth and Roy SavageLorraine and Mark SchapiroMarianne and John SchuhmacherCarole and Bob SharpPat and Bill SharpIsa and Daniel ShawMelissa ShennanRob and Betty ShielsJames and Linda ShirkCarolyn and John ShurmanJack SmallJulie and Morgan SmithSusanne and RJ SogardChris SoukiLorraine and Pat SpectorDiane and Charles SpickertAudrey SpiegelAlexis and Steve SpiritasSigrid and David StapletonCurt StrandFreddie and Arthur StrombergPhyllis and Bob ThromDavid Trickett and Patsy BrownJill Uris and Kim SheelerMarguerite VillasantaCarol WardTom WardDon WesterlindBarbara and Steve WickesDexter WilliamsAnita WittJackie WoganKaren and Kent WoodardJudy and Joe ZaninRoslyn Zankich

PROSPECTORS: $35-99Kirk BakerLissa BallingerCarolyn and Leo BarabeCarol Batchelder Cornelia and Buddy Bates Michael Behrendt and Ivan CassarBetty BelsherKathy and Drew BerkmanJoan BerryRichard BirdJimmy BlouchRoberta BorchersDan BrabecJoanne BrandMarsha and Jack BrendlingerJerome BrittonAlfred and Leigh BuettnerLynne CantrellBobby Carson and Andy MelegMary Carol ClementJane ClickKaren and Terry ConklinValerie and Buzz CooperStacey and Miles CraftDon CrawfordHelga and Jack CrawfordSherrie CutlerCatherine and Peter DavisMerle DulienRichard EbestDavid EllisJane FloydNancy and Gene GabianelliSara GartonRandy Gold and Dawn Shepard

Margot GrahamEd GrangeKrystina GreenwoodNanette and Irv GreifSteve HachDusty HamrickHugh HatcherCharlotte and Jim HaveyPhilip HodgsonIrma HofmannAudrey HolmesEugene HoughBillye Howell OwenMary JanssSandy JohnsonOla KupkaDiana and Chris LaneWendy LarsonBob Leatherman and Kathryn PinterWally LordEdeltraud and Chuck LyonsNora and Howie MalloryKelly and Bryan MayMary MendenhallPatricia and Dick MerrittCharles MielPat MilliganPeggy and Barry MinkElsa MitchellGaard MosesAzita Mujica-BeaversAnne MurchisonTracy MurtaghKarin OffieldDebbie and Philip OvereynderRobert OwenHelen PalmerBeth and Paul D’AmatoFred PeirceWendy PerkinsSara PetersonMichael PrinsterSharon PriorJane and Andrew QuiatRachel RichardsJill SabellaSuzi SandersonTom and Lois SandoKirk ScalesJanet SchoeberleinJudith SchrammBarbara ShawKathleen SheldonDan ShippRichard SickertHelene SlanskyDoris and KK SolacoffConnie and Dave SpenceDolores StutsmanStephanie SullivanShelley Supplee and Hawk GreenwayDon SwalesJohn SweeneyLois and Doug TeegardenAlf and Sunni TiezeNancy TiptonAmelia TrentazMarilyn Van OrdenInes VagaraDavid and Ellen WalbertPriscilla WalkerNina WareJames WeaverRandy WedumMary Norma WeinkleJudy and Lester WeisonJohn WerningPolly WhitcombDottie WolcottElizabeth WomerLayna WoodsSteve WrightRobert Zupancis

Robert Albright, In Memory of Helen KlanderudAnonymous (3)Brigette and Rick Balentine, In Memory of Tom SharkeyRhonda Bazil and Thomas Todd, In Memory of James MoranMarci and Bob BeattieChristine BenedettiJanie and John BennettKatie and Carl BergmanKatie and Carl Bergman, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesSusan BernardSusan Bernard, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesAndrea Berry, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesThe Boettcher FoundationMarsha and Jack Brendlinger, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesAndrea and Chris Bryan, In Memory of Helen KlanderudKay BucksbaumKay Bucksbaum, In Memory of Helen KlanderudBobbie and Richard BurkleyLiza and Rick BurnhamTerry Butler, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesRuth CarverRuth Carver, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesMegan Cerise WinnMegan Cerise Winn, In Memory of James MoranSarah ChallinorJane Click, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesNed and Jan Cochran, In Memory of Tom SharkeySally ColeAnne Cooke, In Memory of Tom SharkeySandra Dallas, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesFrances and Fred DaviesFrances and Fred Davies, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesFrances and Fred Davies, In Memory of Ruth WhiteCynthia and James DeFranciaMarc Demmon, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesDevelopment Solutions Group, In Memory of Helen KlanderudThe Nick DeWolf FoundationThe Nick DeWolf Foundation, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesChelsea and Chace DillonRebecca Donelson and Robert Blattberg, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesJudith DunnJocelyn and Dave Durrance Jill Teehan EdingerElyse Elliott and Jeremy BernsteinSue and Bob FikeJane FloydForum PhiGH Phipps Construction Company, In Memory of Helen Klanderud

Nina GabianelliNina Gabianelli, In Memory of James MoranSara Garton, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesDonna GenetChristine Gerschel and Peter DahlChristine Gerschel and Peter Dahl, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesGetz Family, In Memory of Tom SharkeyNicole GogolakHilary and Daniel Goldstine, In Memory of Tom SharkeyErnie and Bill Goodnough, In Memory of Tom SharkeyChrisanne GordonLisa and Jim HancockGeorgia and Andy HansonRuth Harrison, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesRuth Harrison, In Memory of Tom SharkeyMegan HarveyThe Hayes Family, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesLauri Hayes, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesBrigid and Brian HazenLinda Vitti-Herbst and Clancy Joe Herbst, In Memory of Tom SharkeyJuliane HeymanMelinda and Jeff HildebrandAngela and Henry Hite, In Memory of Tom SharkeyTimothy HogenGail and Phil Holstein, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesHoly Cross Energy Round-Up FoundationEllen and William Hunt, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesJacqueline and Robert HuttonMary Ann Hyde, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesMary Ann Hyde, In Memory of Tom SharkeyJane Jenkins, In Memory of Tom SharkeyDenise Jurgens and Kevin Messerschmidt, In Memory of Helen KlanderudJackie KasabachSue and Bob KendigAnne KirbyMary Helen Klare, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesKathy and Warren Klug Kathryn and John KochCarol KozlowRuth KrugerCari and Jeff KuhlmanKaryn Gerschel LambLes Dames d’Aspen, LtdLes Dames d’Aspen, Ltd, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesBarbara and David LipmanDonna Livingston, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesCristal and Mark Logan, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesPaula and Monty Loud, In Memory of Tom Sharkey

Marlene MaddaloneMargulf FoundationRamona* and Jim Markalunas, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh Hayes Laura MathewsKelly and Bryan MayKelly and Bryan May, In Memory of James MoranNancy MayerMona Look-Mazza and Tony MazzaTravis Lane McDiffettBetty Anne and Jim McManusDebra and Andy MillLaura Miller, In Memory of Tom SharkeyPeggy and Barry Mink, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesMichael MonroneyCaroline and John MooreCarolyn and Tom MooreCarolyn and Tom Moore, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesMary and James* MoranThe Clifton H. and Sheridan C. Morris Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas, In Honor of Brian HazenLee MulcahyShirley Mulvaney, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesKelly Murphy and Danny SullivanKelly Murphy and Danny Sullivan, In Memory of James MoranRobert Murray, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesMarcie and Robert MusserLTC Janis Nark and John Pennington, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesRick and Virginia Newton, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesAnn R. Nitze Charitable Trust, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesBette Oakes, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesCherie and Leonard Oates, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesSarah OatesOates, Knezevich, Gardenswartz, Kelly & Morrow, P.C.Olde Towne Moving & StorageBlanca and Cavanaugh O’LearyJudith Swift and Dick OsurRuth Owens HanrahanJama and Jay ParkerFonda and Charles PatersonMerbie and Tom PayneCarol PeacheyHensley and James Peterson, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesAmy and John Phelan, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesHelen and Art PhillipsBarbara PlattsWayne Poulsen, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesLouis & Harold Price Foundation, Inc.Lynda Price and Charles McDonaldProject Resources GroupMargaret Wilson RecklingMargaret Wilson Reckling, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh Hayes

Margaret Wilson Reckling, In Memory of Tom SharkeyBarbara Reid and David HymanLynda and Stewart ResnickMargaret and Dwayne RomeroDiana RumseyKay Sandberg, In Memory of Tom SharkeyJan and John SarpaGregory Sawka, In Memory of Helen KlanderudBetty and Lloyd SchermerBetty and Lloyd Schermer, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesMargot Schiff, In Memory of Tom SharkeyJulie and Steve SchlaferPaul Schoenfeld, In Memory of Tom SharkeyJudith Schramm, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesAnna and Bubba ScottAnna and Bubba Scott, In Memory of James MoranCarolyn Bell Sharkey and Sara Walker, In Memory of Tom SharkeyTom Sharkey*Audrey Spiegel, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesPatti and George StranahanCurt StrandFreddie and Arthur StrombergDolores Stutsman, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesChristin and Mark Taché, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesPhyllis and Robert ThromPhyllis and Robert Throm, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesL’Deane Trueblood, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesMegan TwitchellMegan Twitchell, In Memory of James MoranJill UrisTony VagneurTony Vagneur, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesGeorge Vetter, In Memory of Tom SharkeyWalt Crimm AssociatesDaniel WatkinsJudy and Lester Weison, In Memory of Tom SharkeyEllen and David WelbornJohn Werning, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesAnita Witt, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesTamara and Frank Woods, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh HayesDonald YoungZG-CHICKS, In Memory of Mary Eshbaugh Hayes* 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 December 15, 2015.

If you would like to become involved please contact Kelly May kmay@aspenhistory.org925-3721 Ext. 105

CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP

CAMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEESue Kendig, ChairSusan BernardJim DeFranciaJudy DunnBrian HazenTimothy HogenJacqueline HuttonHelen Klanderud, In MemoriamJames Moran, In MemoriamLaura MathewsSteve SchlaferTom Sharkey, In Memoriam

BOARD OF TRUSTEESJim DeFrancia, PresidentJackie Kasabach, Vice PresidentChace Dillon, Vice PresidentRich Burkley, TreasurerBarbara Platts, SecretaryCarl Bergman, Life Time TrusteeLauren Burtard Jill Teehan EdingerJane FloydNicole GogolakRuth Owens HanrahanJacqueline HuttonKate McBrideJay ParkerMargret Wilson RecklingTony Vagneur

CAMPAIGN HONORARY COMMITTEEKlaus Obermeyer, ChairDiane AndersonJane and Tony BattagliaMarci and Bob BeattieJanie Joseland and John BennettBruce BergerKitty BooneKay BucksbaumNick CoatesSally ColeBob Craig, In MemoriamChristine Aubale Gerschel and Peter DahlSue Drinker and Dick DurranceDave DurranceGayle EmbreyAlan Fletcher and Ron SchillerErnie & Bill GoodnoughMary Eshbaugh Hayes, In MemoriamLinda & Clancy Joe HerbstJacqueline and Robert HuttonChris KlugKathy and Warren KlugCarol Ann and Don KopfCari and Jeff KuhlmanPeter LooramMike MaroltLaurie and John McBrideLinda McCausland and Peter NicklinMarian and Ralph MelvilleAndy MillCaroline and John MooreCarolyn and Tom MooreRoger MoyerBlanca and Cavanaugh O’LearyDiana RumseyJohn SarpaPatti and George StranahanCurt StrandChristin and Mark TachéPhyllis and Bob ThromJill Uris

We have four sites – the ghost towns of Ashcroft and Independence, as well as our Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum and Wheeler/Stallard Museum – to make history accessible, but another way to experience the past is literally outside of the box, or four walls at least.

Our ongoing tours and programs are one way through which more than 37,000 people interacted with our organization in 2015. And we expect those numbers to go up with the addition of now-popular experiences such as the Historic Pub Tour and Cemetery Tour. This year, we added both to complement our menu of tours which also includes a Victorian West End Walking Tour, Hotel Jerome History Tour and electric vehicle History Coach Tour.

The pub tour, led by Mike Monroney, meets at the Red Onion where guests learn about one of the town’s oldest watering holes and how it relates to Aspen history. They end at the J-Bar inside the 131-year-old Hotel Jerome. The tour includes a drink at each stop and costs $20. Group size is limited, however, so reservations are required.

Another popular addition is the Cemetery Tour, which takes place on Fridays during the summer and by appointment during the winter. Guests visit Red Butte Cemetery to hear stories about some of its iconic residents, including Colorado Governor Davis Hanson Waite, Nick DeWolf and Dorothy Shaw. This tour was such a hit, we offered a full-moon version of it near Halloween and guests actually got to meet the “ghosts.”

AHS offers numerous interactive, fun ways to learn about area history without stepping into a museum, although we encourage that too. Our staff is available for private tours and events as well, and are able to customize experiences based on people’s needs. We even do a bike tour for the more adventurous summertime guests.

Book with us today and learn about history in a whole new way.

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS

(above) A stop at the Red Onion on the Historic Pub Tour; (left) Nina Gabianelli leads a tour in the historic Hotel Jerome.

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