Gary Metz

The postcards in this collection are to, from, or mention Gary Metz (1941-2010).
                   
Gary Metz

Photograph by Jeannie Weiffenbach, early 1980s in Boulder, CO.

Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester

Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester

(VERY sorry) to have MISSED you this time, got behind. Will see you in SEPTEMBER when the summer leaves start to fall!!... OH, THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! Roger [?] misses you, will do Aspen in Aug. (!) Linda [?] and Mike [?] send some good thots. Dig it.

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Dave Freund to Ellen Manchester Dave Freund to Ellen Manchester

Dave Freund to Ellen Manchester

Dear Ellen—Very good to get your card(s) & hear the show looks good—really wish I could see it. (By implication, Gary's [Metz?] prints showed up, right?) The clothes, my god, thanks for not sending them for $22! Can't you just put them in a box & mail 'em last class, insured? Shouldn't be more than a few $—& when it comes I'll mail you a check for the postage. I'll surely be out sometime this summer, somehow. How long you gonna be there? Could you send me a summer catalog? School's out next week, & free play for the summer‚ hardly know where to strike first. But I'll manage. See yo. Love, Dave [front of card] Hi, Bonnie [Lambert] !!!

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Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester

Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester

CORN *\|/* THE MESSAGE IS THE MESSAGE, you have totally understood this sentence...... .... (!) See you the fifth "1/2 of the Pacific's 7th Fleet is hooked on heroin "it floats..... WHAT? FLAKES GALORE EAT PORK CHOPS

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Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester

Gary Metz to Ellen Manchester

HAVING a TIME, wish I were there; you were here, or BOTH See you in Sept? Not much room to rite is there? Say, HI, FOLKS, please!

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Gary Metz to Dave Freund Gary Metz to Dave Freund

Gary Metz to Dave Freund

It is exciting and never looks the same, THIS AWESOME BEAUTY, (this is how it looks as it BOILS) just moments away from the glamour and the glitter, the entertainment and excitement, the fun and gaiety. (IT RUNS around the clock.) GM [address redacted]

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Gary Metz to Dave Freund Gary Metz to Dave Freund

Gary Metz to Dave Freund

THE HIGHEST VERTICAL RISE.... One day .....$10.00 Three day ....$24.00 Six day .....$42.00 Child, one day (12 & under....#6.00 Private lesson, 1 hour (1 person)...$15.00 Private Instructor all day......$90.00 "Discover Skiing" GLM all inclusive .....$75.00 THE HIGHEST VERTICAL RISE IN COLORADO (!) More comes from others soon........GLM

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Ellen Manchester and Bonnie Lambert to Dave Freund Ellen Manchester and Bonnie Lambert to Dave Freund

Ellen Manchester and Bonnie Lambert to Dave Freund

Dear Dave—this is a little "excitement" to get you to come to our fair flour city for SPE—really hope you can make it. Our living situation is VERY cozy as Chris [?] has moved in. I sleep in the kitchen! BUT Please stay with us—Chris will be at her parents, [Robert] Heinecken might stay here, Gary M [Metz] can't make it. Should be lots of laughs—bring LOTS of work! Thanks again for the bed & board. Love Ellen & BGL

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Ellen Manchester and Bonnie Lambert to Dave Freund Ellen Manchester and Bonnie Lambert to Dave Freund

Ellen Manchester and Bonnie Lambert to Dave Freund

Dear Dave—this is a little "excitement" to get you to come to our fair flour city for SPE—really hope you can make it. Our living situation is VERY cozy as Chris [?] has moved in. I sleep in the kitchen! BUT Please stay with us—Chris will be at her parents, [Robert] Heinecken might stay here, Gary M [Metz] can't make it. Should be lots of laughs—bring LOTS of work! Thanks again for the bed & board. Love Ellen & BGL

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Marshall Mayer to Mark Johnstone Marshall Mayer to Mark Johnstone

Marshall Mayer to Mark Johnstone

Mark, Sorry I couldn't stop in on my way down from Montana but I arrived in the Springs at 2:30 am on the 21st. I am very much interested in submitting in your publication. Please send full details. I am studying w/ B. [Beaumont] Newhall and David Vestal here so it looks good. Should give my portfolio a boost. I'll be up soon—Marshall

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Gary Metz to Dave Freund Gary Metz to Dave Freund

Gary Metz to Dave Freund

Dave, Oh God! WHEN am I going to right you a letter? Am SWAMPED this year, can hardly breathe. Is Susan's name Bai or Bar? I'll answer her & others too. More later, warm thots. Gary

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Ellen Manchester, Bonnie Lambert and Gary Metz to Dave Freund Ellen Manchester, Bonnie Lambert and Gary Metz to Dave Freund

Ellen Manchester, Bonnie Lambert and Gary Metz to Dave Freund

[text from Bonnie] Wish you were here to enjoy the sun. B. [text from Ellen] Dear Dave—We forgot our coats & ties, so they wouldn't let us in here! Oh well, we are still welcome at Carl's counter. Lots of new buildings, people, etc.—but of course lots of groovy food, bars and shops. Saw Ralph [Wolff] last night. He seems really well. Ivan's [?] still sitting on his front step. HAPPY EXHIBITION—we'll be thinking of you. Ellen, Gary + Bonnie

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Marshall Mayer to Gary Metz Marshall Mayer to Gary Metz

Marshall Mayer to Gary Metz

Gary, The old prospector and his burro had left the mine for town in the middle of the day with an empty canteen. Both being thirsty, the burro finally said, "I think we'd better go back." The old prospector snorted, "You're crazy!" The burro turned to go but the old prospector stopped the burro short tugging on the reign. There they stood stubborn; neither right nor wrong. Marshall

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Roger Mertin to Barbara Houghton Roger Mertin to Barbara Houghton

Roger Mertin to Barbara Houghton

Barbara, the weather here is the pits. UPS picked up damaged print, will you get some bucks. I'm on the verge of winning the COLO/Roc darkroom construction contest [between Gary Metz and Roger Mertin], at least I think so—Love Roger

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Marshall Mayer to Gary Metz Marshall Mayer to Gary Metz

Marshall Mayer to Gary Metz

Dear Gary, Finally back in S.D. ready to get back to school. Wanted to thank you for accommodating us. Every once in a while one has to check in with one's sources and this vacation was good for that. I hope both Bonnie [Lambert] & I can see you again before you go to N.Y. Until then, Marshall

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Marshall Mayer to Bonnie Lambert Marshall Mayer to Bonnie Lambert

Marshall Mayer to Bonnie Lambert

Friday Dear Bonnie, Guess where we are!—Spent last night in RMNP after another good day of driving but no good food. Just found Gary [Metz] and will spend the night there. Have to do some minor work on the car. High altitude blues. Should be in DM tomorrow night. Not getting too much research done cause we're pretty tired. Planning on a cheeseburger at Tom's and breakfast at Dotties Diner. I'll call soon. Marshall x0x0x0 P.S. Gary is as interesting as ever.

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Mark Johnstone to Marshall Mayer Mark Johnstone to Marshall Mayer

Mark Johnstone to Marshall Mayer

Marsh: Give Ben [Benschneider] some time to breath w/ it. If no answer by time I return (Feb 2) I'll call him. Mailed 1st yr. summary on to Gary [Metz]. I think I'm @ SC another yr—but it's hard to tell. What the hell, I might be out this semester. The place is in turmoil. You + señorita bonita coming up? Made reservations @ 4 Oaks for Sat Feb 3 @ 9 o'clock. Let's meet in Inglewood, afternoon? M

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Gary Metz to Marshall Mayer and Bonnie Lambert Gary Metz to Marshall Mayer and Bonnie Lambert

Gary Metz to Marshall Mayer and Bonnie Lambert

Dear Marshall & Bonnie—So hiya! Here WE are settling into another new loft [address and phone redacted] Doing well too—you really must come for a visit See some shows, galleries, etc...Trust you're doing well & getting something of what you need as well as want! Gary & Barbara

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Marshall Mayer to Mark Johnstone Marshall Mayer to Mark Johnstone

Marshall Mayer to Mark Johnstone

Dear Mark, Hasn't changed much here in 36 years—this sight on every street corner. Doin' the hustle here & meeting alot [sic] of interesting people. Too many restaurants to get any work done though. We'll drop you a card as to our plans to visit in C. Springs. Marshall

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