William Jackson Palmer envisioned, built and endowed towns, railways, mills, and cultural institutions that mark the landscapes of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Mexico. Those are Palmer's legacy and a living reminder of his role in opening the region's resources to industry, commerce, agriculture, and colonization. Although revered in his lifetime, he shunned publicity, leaving questions about the character, personality, influences, motives and relationships of William Jackson Palmer. The 2005 Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium hosted a panel of respected researchers and educators, who explored and developed new images of the legends, labors and loves of Colorado Springs’ founder, William Jackson Palmer.

Part One -- Keynote Address: Katherine Scott Sturdevant- “Our Father Who Art in the Intersection, Or, Where Does William Jackson Palmer Belong?”; “One of the Most Gallant Men of the Army” William Jackson Palmer and the Medal of Honor,” by Mark L. Gardner; “General William Jackson Palmer’s Riding Accident, Palliative Care and Death, 1906-1909: An Early 21st Century Review." by Lynn A. Gilfillan-Morton. Part Two -- “William Jackson Palmer’s Vision for Colorado Springs,” by Matt Mayberry (presented by Carol Kennis); “William J. Palmer, Park Builder,” by Judith Rice-Jones; “William Jackson Palmer and the Mellen-Clark Family,” by Delores Gustafson. Part Three --“The Friendship of William Jackson Palmer and Major McAllister,” by Barbara L. Gately; “Palmer, Old Friends, and Business,” by Mel McFarland; – Summary by Katherine Scott Sturdevant.

Legends, Labors and Loves by Pikes Peak Library District, Multimedia and Production Studio
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