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Mabel Myers and her daughter, Thelma Myers Clark, talk about ranch life and mining life in Oak Creek, Colorado.
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Art Adams describes his experiences working in agriculture and mining in Routt County.
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Margaret Alice (Chamberlain) Rossi talks about the trials and tribulations of being a pioneer woman. Includes a biscuit recipe from Mrs. Alva Jones.
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The history of the Red Light District in Brooklyn, Routt County is described by Bob Swinehart, Dorothy Wither, and Anton Kline.
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Samuel Joseph "Sam" McBride describes his early years and his 38 year mining career in Routt County. He provides a comprehensive picture of the changes in coal mining and the need for and formation of mining labor unions.
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A letter by Cindy Sandelin and a collection of teaser articles from the next issue.
7) Bob Gilbert
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Robert James "Bob' Gilbert describes his upbringing in Routt County and Denver. After serving time in World War II, Bob retured to Oak Creek where he worked on automobile bodies and repairs.
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"Coal: the Cream of Northwestern Colorado" by Routt County historians and residents Paul and Ellen Bonnifield describes the history of coal mining in Northwestern Colorado from the mid-nineteenth through twentieth centuries. It consider the impact of mineral extraction on economic development, the human population, and the natural environment. The physical text is available from the Tread of Pioneers Museum and Bud Werner Memorial Library in Steamboat...
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Ernest "Dude" Todd reflects on his long life in Routt County.
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Voice Recording
Ernest "Dude" Todd discusses some of his experiences as a Routt County law enforcement officer and city manager for the city of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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In a three part interview with Mesa County Oral History Project folklorist Elain Thatcher, George Watts talks about his life and shares poetry, songs and stories. In part one, he talks about his childhood in Hayden, Colorado, the early death of his father, and growing up on a 200 acre farm. He shares several poems and stories, including some tall tales. He remembers the people of Hayden.
In part two, he speaks about the importance of song during...
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Marie Stender is interviewed by Letha Mack and Julie Lewis and tells about tells about her hardships in Germany during World War I, emigrating to the United States, and life on a Routt County, Colorado farm.
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Voice Recording
Mabel Myers is interviewed by Cindy Sandelin and Bill McKelvie about her family moving to Oak Creek in a covered wagon and her early life there.
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Voice Recording
Mabel Myers and her daughter, Thelma Myers Clark talk with Cindy Sandelin about early mining in Oak Creek.
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Voice Recording
Cindy Sandelin and Tanna (Eck) Brock interview Guy Bennett about mining life in Kentucky and Colorado.
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Voice Recording
Cindy Sandelin and Tanna (Eck) Brock interview Guy Bennett about mining life in Kentucky and Colorado.
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Voice Recording
Art Adams is interviewed by his grandson, J.D. Adams about working as a coal miner in Routt County.
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Voice Recording
Pat Green Sandefur discusses her life and accomplishments in Routt County.
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Voice Recording
Kenneth Sigley is interviewed by Bill McKelvie and Lola Mack about coming to Steamboat Springs and his work in several churches upon moving to the Yampa Valley.
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Voice Recording
Perley Green and his wife, Bonnie Green, talk about their ranching life in rural Routt County in this interview with Russ Snowden, Tami Castle, and Bill McKelvie. Perley also explains his hunting guide and outfitter business.