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George Gillett discusses his early years in Racine, Wisconsin, his family, education, entrepreneurship and business career, his arrival in Vail in the 1960s, the early movers and shakers of the community of Vail and corporation of Vail Associates, the evolution of Vail’s ski culture, and his role in the transition from Vail Associates to Vail Resorts. The primary interviewer was Hayden Scott.
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Original caption of 1974 press photo reads: "MOD CHIEF - Gary Wall, police chief of Vail, Colo., chats with mayor John Dobson (left). The chief stresses treating people with dignity, respect."
In the background of the image are the iconic Covered Bridge (over Gore Creek) and the Vail Village Clock Tower, in addition to Vail Ski Mountain viewed from the main village of Vail.