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Oct 24, 2018
Go West, young man
Change can be a scary thing. However, it can often bring about positive results. Take it from me, a guy raised in the Midwest who had never been west of Kearney, Nebraska. That all changed when I accepted a job with the Eagle Valley Library District. Having been out here for three and a half months, I can definitely say I made the right choice! Read More »
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Oct 07, 2018
American Archives Month
October is American Archives Month! Established in 2006 by the Society of American Archivists (SAA), American Archives Month celebrates the work done by archivists around the country. Whether they are part of a team, or "lone-archivists," as can sometimes be the case, the work done by them cannot be understated. Archivists are here to help preserve, care for, and make accessible items that are important to the community they serve. Read More »
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Mar 27, 2018
Honoring Verne Albertson: Nimon-Walker 2018
First, let's get those details to you: What: The 17th Annual Nimon-Walker Award honoring Verne Albertson Where: Avon Public Library, 200 Benchmark Road in Avon When: Sunday, April 29th 2-4 PM Special presentation by Michael Crouser, 2018 Colorado Book Award Finalist; Photographer. "Beanies, Stick Horses, Marbles, & Mean Chickens: Growing up in Burns, Colorado in the 1940s" Read More »
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Jun 01, 2017
The Red Book of Eagle County History
The Red Book. History of Eagle County. The scrapbook. You’ve probably heard about it, might have checked it out at the library, or we’ve told you it’s a good source for local history. Read More »
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May 11, 2017
John Buchholz to be honored at 2017 Nimon-Walker Award
First, let's get those details to you: What: The 16th Annual Nimon-Walker Award honoring John Buchholz Where: Eagle Public Library, Eagle, Colorado When: Sunday, May 21st 2:00-4:00 PM Special presentation by F. Darrell Munsell, author of "Colorado Artist Jack Roberts: Painting the West" Read More »
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Apr 01, 2017
Digital Archive 101
Change can be hard, but we are confident you'll love the new Digital Archive. Watch this quick tutorial to learn how to locate, navigate, and discover everything we have to offer! And as always, if you have more questions, please do not hesitate to contact the library by phone (970-328-8800) or email us (history@evld.org). We'd love to help! Read More »
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Jan 02, 2017
Year in Review
In case you've been living under a rock... 2016 rocked for local history! It was a banner year for our not-so-little archive and we're taking one more chance to remind ourselves--and thank our patrons-- for all the amazing work we've done this year. Here are my top 5 highlights: Read More »
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Nov 17, 2016
Photoshop in the Archive
I really know my history. I mean, I better know my history. I’m the Local History Librarian, after all. I credit my expertise to the caliber on my mentors, like when Teddy Roosevelt and I went on that hiking trip. We had a great time, the guy is pretty sharp. Here's a picture of us having fun. (He said I should have brought a jacket and long pants, but I laughed and said, "Oh, Teddy! That's a good one!") Read More »
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Oct 31, 2016
Colorado's Most Significant Artifact... is in Eagle!
We need your help to win the presitigious honor of owning this year's Most Significant Artifact in Colorado! VOTE for the "Fulford Signal EXTRA" from Eagle Valley Library District and Eagle County Historical Society! Click this link to check out our artifact, and others from around the state, that have been nominated this year! Read More »
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Oct 03, 2016
Nimon-Walker Award Event Honored at Governor's Awards
Since 2001, the library has partnered with the Eagle County Historical Society to recognize individuals whose work has helped preserve the history of Eagle County through the Nimon-Walker Award. When I took over our Local History department, I remember thinking, How can the library give such a specific award every year? There’s really someone in the area every single year that has done something amazing for local history? Wait, that many people are interested in local history? The answer... Read More »
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