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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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Small pamphlet describing the history of the Gold hunting in the West. 64 pages. Includes maps. Written by Robert Neil Johnson.
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Small pamphlet describing the history of the Gold and Gold Panning in the United States. 52 pages. Includes maps. Written by Tom Bishop.
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Small book describing the history of the Kansas Gold Mine. 22 pages. Includes black and white map and clippings.
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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...