Carol Hunter Empire and Berthoud Pass Research Collection
Collection
Identifier: CCCLD-012
This collection is divided into two major series: material related to the Empire Area and material pertaining to Berthoud Pass. It includes Carol Hunter's work on the Empire Cultural Resource Survey, notes and documents relating to the construction of an accessible mountain trail near Empire, and notes relating to her publication of the Berthoud Pass auto tour. Other material includes general notes and sources relating to the history of the Berthoud Pass road, the Berthoud Pass ski area, and the city of Empire.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1989 - 2005
- 1907 - 2005
Conditions Governing Use
The paper files of this collection are open to public research. Permission needs to be obtained to examine the digital documents.
Extent
7 Linear Feet (7 boxes and digital documents )
Overview
Carol Hunter collected a large amount of research and reference material relating to Empire and Berthoud Pass in the 1990s and early 2000s. This collection is a mix of original documents and many reproductions/computer print-outs. Particular focuses include historical usage of the area (including historic site/building surveys), research for her Berthoud Pass Auto Tour, and historic and modern photographs.
Biographical / Historical
Carol Hunter lived in Empire, Colorado in the 1990s and early 2000s. During that time, she worked tirelessly on historic preservation and modern issues in the area. Active in the Partners for Access to the Woods organization, she worked to create an accessible trail west of Empire. She also published the "Berthoud Pass Auto Tour" detailing the pass, the road, and its history. She also amassed a large number of research and reference materials on these topics, which are what now make up this collection.
Processing Information
Box-level inventory, March 2019 by Sean
Repository Details
Part of the Clear Creek County Library District Archives Repository