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Esther Klatt Collection, ca. 1920 - 1985

 Collection
Identifier: 1990.003

Content Description

The collection consists photographs accumulated by Esther Klatt between about 1920-1985. Included are photographs of the development of Edwards beginning in the 1970s and continuing into the 1980s, along with some family photographs from the 1950s and 1970s. Also included are application approvals for the construction of Interstate 70 through Eagle County. Copies of the approved applications were given to residents whose land was affected, which included Esther Klatt.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1920 - 1985

Creator

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.

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).

Historical Note

Esther Klatt was born on March 17, 1899 to parents, William Henry and Martha Louise Wellington, of Edwards. She married Benjamin Klatt, and together, they ranched near Edwards. Klatt taught school from 1920 until her retirement in 1967. She taught in Wolcott, Pando, Avon and Minturn. She passed away on March 17, 1988 at the age of 89.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (One standard manuscript box.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A collection of photographs depicting the development of Edwards, Colorado and documents related to the construction of I-70. The materials were accumulated by Esther Klatt between about 1920 - 1985.

Arrangement Note

Items in this collection have been divided into three folders:

1. Application approvals for I-70, 1969 - 1970

2. Esther Klatt Loose photographs, 1920 - 1985

3. Esther Klatt Album, 1958 - 1985

Provenance Statement

The "Esther Klatt Photograph Collection, 1920s-1985" was transferred to the Eagle Valley Library District, Local History and Genealogy Department by the Eagle County Historical Society on March 1, 2015.

Condition Description

Good.

Note to the Researcher

The photographs have been added to the Digital Archive under the item ID: 1990.003.

Source

Title
Esther Klatt Collection, ca. 1920 - 1985
Status
Completed
Author
Zachary Catt, March 28, 2024. Processed and arranged by Lacy Dunlavy and Matthew Mickelson.
Date
2024-03-28
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
Original finding was a word document by Lacy Dunlavy, ca. 2016-04-06. First revision was by Matthew Mickelson, ca. 2019-07-09.

Revision Statements

  • 2024-03-28: 2nd Revision was a migration to ArchivesSpace.

Repository Details

Part of the Eagle Valley Library District Local History Archive Repository

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Eagle Colorado 81631 USA
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