Collection Timeline

1932 to 1951

1932
A letter from Elmer E. Kime to M.V. Watson discussing Thayer's management of plant operations in Hailey and the possibility of resuming mining in the Hailey district.

1933
A postcard featuring a photo of a building and trees covered in snow. "Diamond Lake Lodge in winter. 465." is printed on the image. The back of the postcard is addressed to EM Thayer in Toledo, Oregon and reads, "Having a great time. Went out yesterday afternoon and caught our limit of Rainbow Trout will go to Crescent Lake next, Sheldon."

1934
A group of people stand around two automobiles at a campsite. One automobile has a canoe tied to the top. The photo is captioned: "Camping with Alfords." On the back of the photo is written "Ready to leave Summit Lake Aug 1934."
Two cars are parked at a campground, and one hammock is hung up. A person stands by a picnic table nearby. On the back of the photograph is written: "Early morning shadows, Summit Lake Aug 1934."
A few trees in front of a lake. On the back of the photo is written: "Early morning mists, Summit Lake Aug 1934."
A view of a river moving past trees. On the back of the photo is written: "Deschutes River near Tumalo, Aug 1934."
A circle of trees grows in a lake. On the back of the photograph is written: "Shadow Isle, Summit Lake Aug 1934."
Two children stand in a lake. One is next to a canoe. On the back of the photo is written: " Carol & Vernice, Summit Lake Aug 1934."

1937
A postcard with an image of a sled dog team in front of a Post Office. On the bottom of the picture is printed: "Sun Valley Lodge Mail Sled, Ketchum - Idaho. Photo by WYLD." The postcard is addressed to: "Mr. C.V. Oneill & Alfred, Brownsville Oregon." The message on the postcard reads, "I am looking forward to my first copy of the 'Halsey Journal: Wish you much success and lots of the mon [sic]. We are all well. Love Vernice T." The postcard is dated Feb 11, 1937.

1938
A river moves through a snowy landscape. There are ink marks on the front of the photograph. "Wood river above Ketchum Apr 10-38" is written on the back of the photograph.
A log building at the base of a mountain, surrounded with snow. On the back of the photograph is written: "Mascot - Elev 8000 peaks back of cabin are over 10,000 Apr 17-38, Idaho."
Two people and their supplies are pulled in a sled by a team of dogs. The photograph is taken from behind the sled. "Sheldon & I" is written on the front of the photograph. "Sheldon Z. Thayer, Vernice Thayer in sled" is written on the back of the photograph.
A team of dogs pulling a sled stand and lie down in the snow. "Short rest at Paymaster Gulch Apr-17-38" and "Easter Sunday on the way to Mascot Mine" are written on the back of the photograph.
A snow-covered bridge over a stream in a forest area. "Easley Ap 10, 1938" is written on the back of the photograph.
Two people ski over a snow-covered bridge in a wilderness area. A mountain is visible in the background. "Averill and Vernice on a bridge over Wood River above Ketchum Apr 10-38" is written on the back of the photograph.
Two people ski over a snow-covered bridge in a wilderness area. A mountain is visible in the background. "Averill and Vernice on a bridge over Wood River above Ketchum Apr 10-38" is written on the back of the photograph. This copy has tape and some paper material stuck to the back of the photograph.
A team of sled dogs and two people rest in a snowy area. "Enroute Mascot Mine April 17 1938 Vernice, me" is written on the back of the photograph.
Two people and their supplies are pulled in a sled by a team of dogs. The photograph is taken from behind the sled. "Enroute Mascot Mine April 17" is written on the back of the photograph.
Two people and their supplies are pulled in a sled by a team of dogs. The photograph is taken from behind the sled. "Just starting after a short rest Averill took this picture. You can see what a load we had. See snowshoes taking in supplies to mine in April. Christmas presents and magazines from Nov." is written on the back of the photograph.
A single-story wooden house at the base of mountains. "4/17/1938 Mascot Mine, Sam Rutherford Author lived there." is written on the back of the photograph.
A man and a woman stand next to each other in front of a single-story wooden building. Behind them is a sled with snowshoes strapped to it. "The Rutherfords Mascot Mine Idaho April 17 1938" is written on the back of the photograph.
A close up photo of a man and a woman standing next to each other in front of a single-story house. "Rutherfords at Mascot Mine" is written on the back of the photograph.
Four people pose in front of a single-story house. A pair of skis sticks out of the snow beside them. "Averill Thayer, Vernice Thayer, Sam & Mrs Rutherford, Mascot Mine" is written on a post-it on the back of the photograph.

1941
A view from above of the resort at the base of mountains."Sun Valley from Penny Mt., Thayer." is written on the back. The back of the photo is stamped with "Jul 21 1941."
Three women wearing summer clothing walk away from a chairlift on top of a mountain. "On top of Old Baldy" is written on the front of the photograph. The back of the photograph is stamped "Jul 21 1941."
People drive two automobiles over a snowy forest road. "Vanity Summit 1941" is written on the photograph. The back of the photograph is stamped with the number 14.
People drive two automobiles over a snowy forest road. A sign behind the vehicles reads, "Vanity Summit elevation 7700." "Vanity Summit - 1/1" is written on the front of the photograph. The back of the photograph is stamped with the number 14.

1951
A Certificate of Membership in the Hagerman Emergency Hospital, Inc issued to S.Z. Thayer on July 18, 1951.