This week in Aspen history

“Herbert Bayer, Aspen architect, and renowned artist was honored by the Trustees of the Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies with the second annual ‘Trustees Award,’ during the Trustee’s annual conference May 29 and 30,” noted the Aspen Illustrated News on June 11, 1965.

“The Trustees’ Award is given to individuals for ‘distinguished citizenship and outstanding work for the community.’ The first award was given in 1964 to Mrs. Walter Paepcke, widow of the founder of the Institute. Bayer received the award in recognition of ‘his guiding architectural influence at the Institute and his many civic activities on behalf of Aspen.’ The key to a man’s nature can be discovered when, in mature consideration, he selects a way of life. If he is fortunate, he finds a place where he can live ‘in the most human way’ and at the same time devote full energy to his calling. Herbert Bayer found such an environment in Aspen which now has been his home for 20 years. Bayer’s development as an architect and world renowned artist has been varied, yet there has been logic in its variety and progress.”