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These featured images are elements of the Sandy Fuller Historic Collage Collection. This facet features (upper left and clockwise): 1) Sandy Ferguson (Fuller) with Helmut Fricker at Pepi's Bar on Bridge Street in Vail during 1960s 2) Widge Ferguson, Pepi and Sheika Gramshammer 3) commemorative button from Pepi's 2019 memorial service 4) Widge Ferguson and Sandy Ferguson (Fuller) during a Vail "Hat Bash."
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In 2014, Bill Wilto and Sandy Ferguson Fuller enjoy the early "First Tracks" tradition on Vail Mountain. They are photographed by C.T. Thuerbach.
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Summervail Art Workshop (SAW) held many programs in "The A-Frame," a former Town of Vail Public Works facility. Debbie Bolon-Feeney reports that the structure in the left-front is a raku kiln.
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This photograph of a young bull shiras moose (Alces alces shirasi) was captured by Vail Public Library Senior Librarian, Jo Norris. Observed browsing on red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) leaf and twig, the moose enjoyed the native plant landscaping between Vail Public Library (VPL) and Gore Creek for much of the afternoon.
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A Rotary Club tradition is the gift (or exchange) of banners with visiting Rotarians. This image depicts the original design of the Vail Rotary Club banner. According to Vail Rotary Club founding member, Bill Wilto, the motif was altered to its current design during the presidency of Tom Davies in 1988 – 1989. Found in the digital archives of the Digital Public Library of America, this banner is held in the Herman Blizzard Rotary Archive,...
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This is the program front cover for the Vail Players 1966 melodrama entitled, "Curse You, Sterling Finesoul." The Vail Players theatre group operated between 1966 and 1971 with its season running between June and October. John Dobson wrote and directed the melodramas. Vail community members covered all aspects of the production. Vail Players productions were often sold out.
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Alice "Widge" Ferguson is shown at Red Tail Stadium in Beaver Creek during the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships. The photograph is by Widge's granddaughter, Kim Fuller.
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During the 1960s and into the 1970s, the Town of Vail had a Public Works building that was called "The A-Frame." From 1973 to 1978, "The A-Frame" was the primary site of Summervail Art Workshop (SAW). Randy Milhoan, Dan Telleen and Jim Cotter were the founders of Summervail Art Workshop. The program ran from 1971 to 1984 and became one of the most prestigious art workshops in the United States. In June 2021, SAW celebrated the 50th anniversary...
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This poignant image was captured by Vail Fire Lieutenant, Mark Mobley, on 19 October 1998. The image is provided courtesy of Vail Fire Department and found in a Vail Daily article by Ed Stoner on 9 May 2007. John Duran was the Vail Fire Chief, while John Gulick served as Assistant Fire Chief. Also involved were Vail firefighters Mike Vaughan, Dave Eich and Craig Davis.
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Former First Lady Betty Ford is featured in this series of eight images captured at Vail Public Library (VPL). In 1987, Mrs. Ford accepted a VPL book signing invitation for her autobiographical effort, Betty: A Glad Awakening. VPL Reference Librarian Dean Willms issued the invitation through Mrs. Ford’s personal secretary and the event was held on 11 March 1987. Mrs. Ford effectively removed the stigma of addiction and alcoholism with this...
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Former First Lady Betty Ford is featured in this series of eight images captured at Vail Public Library (VPL). In 1987, Mrs. Ford accepted a VPL book signing invitation for her autobiographical effort, Betty: A Glad Awakening. VPL Reference Librarian Dean Willms issued the invitation through Mrs. Ford’s personal secretary and the event was held on 11 March 1987. Mrs. Ford effectively removed the stigma of addiction and alcoholism with this...
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Former First Lady Betty Ford is featured in this series of eight images captured at Vail Public Library (VPL). In 1987, Mrs. Ford accepted a VPL book signing invitation for her autobiographical effort, Betty: A Glad Awakening. VPL Reference Librarian Dean Willms issued the invitation through Mrs. Ford’s personal secretary and the event was held on 11 March 1987. Mrs. Ford effectively removed the stigma of addiction and alcoholism with this...
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Vail Town Councilman, Kevin Foley, listens to a community member at the 2011 community picnic at Bighorn Park in East Vail. This photograph is provided courtesy of the Town of Vail. It was used in Ali Longwell's 25 November 2023 Vail Daily article that honored Kevin Foley's longstanding community service.
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In gratitude to organizing regent, Wendy Kidder Becker, of the 10th Mountain Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), a challenge coin was designed by chapter registrar Mary Anne Baker. The front of Becker’s challenge coin features the emblematic 10th Mountain Division motif, while the back features a stylized image of Mount of the Holy Cross. The Mount of the Holy Cross is an iconic 14,011’ peak...
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This image of the 2022 - 20233 Town Council of Vail, Colorado appears here courtesy of the Town of Vail. Left to right: Jonathan Staufer, Kevin Foley, Jen Mason, Kim Langmaid - Mayor, Barry Davis, Travis Coggin - Mayor Pro Tem, Pete Seibert Jr. The photograph is also found in the 25 November 2023 Vail Daily article, "Kevin Foley Exits Vail Town Council After 22 Years of Service" written by Ali Longwell.
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This image of the 2009 Town Council of Vail, Colorado appears here courtesy of the Town of Vail. The Vail Village clocktower and Vail Mountain are in the background. To the far left is Stan Zemler, Town Manager. Left to right from Zemler: Andy Daly, Susie Tjossem, Kim Newberry - Mayor Pro Tem, Dick Cleveland - Mayor, Margaret Rogers, Kerrie Donovan and Kevin Foley. The image was featured in the 25 November 2023 Vail Daily article, "Kevin Foley...
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Colorado Division of Wildlife officer preparing to tranquilize a bull moose wandering in the Town of Vail Lionshead Parking Structure.
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Legendary Vail Children's Ski School instructor, Jebbie Browne, enjoyed visiting with friends during the 2022 Vail Pioneer weekend. Organized by Packy Walker, the event celebrated those who contributed to building the community of Vail during the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. This image of Jebbie Browne was captured by Vail Daily journalist, John LeConte, on 29 August 2022.
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Legendary Vail Children's Ski School instructor, Jebbie Browne, wrote a children's book on skiing. An excerpt was published in the December 1980 issue of Skiing Magazine. This is the table of contents for the issue.
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Legendary Vail Children's Ski School instructor, Jebbie Browne, wrote a children's book on skiing. An excerpt was published in the December 1980 issue of Skiing Magazine. This article, "A Small Ski Lesson for Small Skiers," is found on page 116. It is brightly illustrated and written for children who love skiing.