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Greenwood Cemetery Collection, 1996 - 2009

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2007.011

Abstract

A collection of photographic prints and negatives depicting grave markers and tombstones located in the Greenwood Cemetery in Red Cliff, Colorado. The photographs were taken by JoAnn Potter Riggle in 2007 and 2009.

Dates

  • Creation: 1996 - 2009

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is located in the EVLD local history department archives and is restricted to library use only. To arrange access or request more information, please consult with our Local History Librarian via email (history@evld.org) or by phone (970-328-8800).

Rights Statement

Unless otherwise indicated, all copyrights for the described materials are held by the Eagle Valley Library District. It is the researcher's responsibility to secure permissions from the copyright holders for materials to which this institution does not own the copyright.

Historical Note

Greenwood Cemetery has grave markers dating back to the Civil War. The first grave dug there was for the body Sylvester J. Linsley. The cemetery at that time was known as the Evergreen Cemetery Hill. Greenwood Cemetery is often toured every couple by members of the Eagle County Historical Society who lead tour groups through the cemetery and present the history of some of the individuals buried in the cemetery.

Extent

1.06 Linear Feet (One large o-ring preservation box album.)

Language of Materials

English

Provenance Statement

The "Greenwood Cemetery Collection, 1996 - 2009" donated to the Eagle Valley Library District, Local History and Genealogy by JoAnn Potter Riggle in 2007. Additions were made in 2009.

Condition Description

Good.

Note to Researcher

All materials have been encapsulated in archival grade plastic sleeves.

This collection was formerly titled the "JoAnn Potter Riggle Collection." The name was changed to aid in discoverability.

All the photographic materials in this collection have been digitized and are available online through EVLD's Digital Archive. The photos can be found under the image IDs: 2007.011.

Source

Title
Greenwood Cemetery Collection, 1996 - 2009
Status
Completed
Author
Zachary Catt, 2024-04-30. Processed and arranged by Jacilyn Spuhler, Lacy Dunlavy, Matthew Mickelson.
Date
2024-04-30
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
Original finding aid was a word document by Lacy Dunlavy, ca. 2016. First revision was by Matthew Mickelson, ca. 2018.

Revision Statements

  • 2024-04-30: 2nd Revision was a migration to ArchivesSpace.

Repository Details

Part of the Eagle Valley Library District Local History Archive Repository

Contact:
600 Broadway St.
Eagle Colorado 81631 USA
(970) 328-8800