You'll find many hidden treasures at the Gold Mine Thrift Store in Ketchum—from cashmere to Carhartt, crystal to Calphalon. This blazer, made by Italian luxury designer, Kiton for Stanley Korshak, in an example of the brand's "ultimate in men's luxury apparel" commanding prices in the thousands of dollars. One savvy shopper can purchase this gently used blazer right now at the Gold Mine for only $89. This season at the Gold Mine, you'll also find skis, snowboards, snowshoes, ski poles, … [Read more...] about Italian Cashmere Blazer
Jo Burgy Caricature
This caricature is done of Joe Burgy who was a Sun Valley guide for a number of years. The image was drawn by local artist/cartoonist Max Barsis in 1947. Joe Burgy Collection … [Read more...] about Jo Burgy Caricature
Gretchen Fraser Gold Medal
This Olympic Gold Medal was won by Gretchen Fraser in the 1948 Winter Olympics at St. Moritz, Switzerland in the slalom skiing event. She and her husband Don would call Sun Valley home for many years and she was a mentor to many young racers. Don and Gretchen Fraser Collection, Regional History Museum, F94.01.114. … [Read more...] about Gretchen Fraser Gold Medal
Best Reads of 2021
"Every book its reader.” ~Third Law of Library Science, S. R. Ranganathan, 1931 Download a Printable PDF of The Community Library's Best Reads of 2021 here. Every January, The Community Library curates a list of the 50 best book releases from the past year. Titles are chosen in Fiction, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Graphic Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs. This year's Best of 2021 was curated by Circulation Manager Pam Parker. It’s hard to … [Read more...] about Best Reads of 2021
Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Hi! My name is Madeline, I am in 9th grade and live in Hailey Idaho. I love politics, philosophy, writing, and playing the violin. I could talk about these topics all day. I also love reading, my favorite books are The Lord of The Rings, anything written by Tolkien, and Fahrenheit 451. Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, is a suspenseful story about life in a dystopian America. Guy Montag is a fireman, but instead of putting out fires, he starts them. … [Read more...] about Fahrenheit 451
Poetry of Sappho
In Greek with English translation by John Daley with Page duBois, includes 23 wood engravings by Anita Cowles Rearden and 20 prints by Julie Mehretu. 400 numbered copies plus 26 hors de commerce, signed by the artist. Portfolio of four relief prints, “Sapphic Strophes”, three of them hand colored. 40 sets numbered and signed by the artist, 2011. … [Read more...] about Poetry of Sappho
