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An advertisement run on page eight of the Gunnison Country Shopper by Gunnison Bank and Trust, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the city of Gunnison. Collected by Zelma Krueger.
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Black and white photograph along with an article about Ruth Nading, a descendant of one of the first families to settle Gunnison, Colorado.
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Black and White photo and article about Milt Bryan, a descendant of one of Gunnion, Colorado's first families.
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The last section of "A Glossary of Vail Valley Names" pays homage to the other towns and communities scattered throughout the Vail & Eagle River Valleys. Many towns precede Vail's history by as much as a century and provide context to the people, communities, economy, and growth of the area as well as the movement of people and industries.
What's in a name? The Simontons link the rich heritage of Eagle County pioneers to the names of our towns...
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The Gates family has traced their genealogy back 6 generations beginning in Europe. This short family history is of Bert & Nona Gates, 5th generation, and their ranching and homesteading experiences in the Eagle River Valley. The information used in this was compiled by Lemley Gates.
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Section 2 of "A Glossary of Vail Valley Names" focuses on Bachelor Gulch, aptly named for the pioneer bachelors that originally settled there around 1900. Many had previously mined in the area, but with the advent of the Homestead Act, the men that settled at Bachelor Gulch wanted their own land. Vail Associates purchased the land and in 1993, real estate development began.
What's in a name? The Simontons link the rich heritage of Eagle County...
29) Nottingham Clan
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The Nottingham clan after the Nimon-Walker Award ceremony 2014 at the Eagle Public Library. The family was acknowledged for the many years of effort by generations of Nottinghams that have preserved local history in Avon and Eagle County.
Bottom row, left to right: Allan and C.C. Nottingham, Millie Nottingham (wife of Arnold), Mauri and Nancy Nottingham (in maroon vest).
Second row: Jan Attoma and husband Tere Nottingham (plaid shirt, Allan's...
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Allan (left) and Mauri Nottingham at the Nimon-Walker Award. The award is given to recognize the preservation of local history in Eagle County. In 2014, the Nottingham Family was recognized for all the contributions over the years to Avon and Eagle County. Allan and Mauri accepted the award for the family.
