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Interview with Richard L. Robbins, Sr., b. November 29, 1926. Dick discusses his work at Climax Mine in Lake County, and working in the San Luis Valley as a diesel mechanic.
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Interview with Irene Budd, b. April 12, 1917 and died Aug. 22, 2012. Irene discusses her struggle with tuberculosis, and raising two kids in Salida, Colorado.
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Interview with T. Rex Rhodes, born Feb. 17, 1925 and died April 13, 2008. T. Rex reminisces about ice skating, swimming, the ski train, fun with the Frantz family, and why 1936 was a big year in Salida.
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Interview with Gladys Bunker, b. August 31, 1913 and died June 7, 2011. Gladys discusses growing up and the ranching life in the San Luis Valley.
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Interview with Florence Marie Schneider Fullenwider, b. October 26, 1911. Florence discusses ranch life in northern Saguache County, the beginnings of the Saguache Library, and has a funny story about how the first cemetery in Villa Grove, Colo. got its start.
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Interview with Katherine Mendoza, born October 20, 1919 and died February 7, 2012. Katherine discusses hanging out on Front Street and getting candy from Laura Evans, selling ice cream at Alpine Park's gazebo on Thursday nights, and soap making with her brothers and sisters.
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Dixie and Leon Stanton reminisce about the downtown businesses that populated F Street during the 1960s and 70s. Leon was the extension agent for Chaffee County and remembers 4H and his crew, including Bernice Miller, who helped out during fairs. Dixie sang in the Methodist Church choir and also worked for Bob Biglow's surveying company.
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Interview with Gwen Perschbacher, b. May 27, 1928. Gwen reminisces about her nursing career and work at the Denver & Rio Grande Hospital, and at Columbine Manor.
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Interview with John Pete Spino, born July 18, 1929 and died Sept. 6, 2011. John's family built a multitude of businesses on Highway 50 in Salida. He remembers cutting ice for the ice sheds, having fun at Wellsville Hot Springs, and being involved in the first FIBArk in 1949.
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Interview with Janet Murphy, b. July 13, 1929. Janet discusses her flower store business at 225 F Street and a little of its history, her work on the Hospital Auxiliary, and a little bit about the Salida Library.
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Interview with Jane Melien, born April 16, 1914 and died ...Jane discusses riding the Denver & Rio Grande train, the construction of Monarch Pass, and the history of Salida's Presbyterian Church.
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Interview with Tom and Mary Jo Sandell. Tom was born July 15, 1937 and Mary Jo was born February 10, 1937.
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Interview with Janet Murphy and Opal Heister, dated October 21, 2004. Janet and Opal discuss their work with the Heart of the Rockies Hospital Auxiliary, and the history and people who used to work at the hospital.
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Interview with James Nance. Jim was born on August 3, 1951 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. When he came back stateside, he worked at the Home Bakery and the Salida Post Office. Jim discusses his work as a videographer in Salida, and gives a complete rundown of who owned what business on F Street in the 60s. He also has a detailed story of the plane crash that occurred near Howard, Colorado, on February 8, 1995.
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Interview with Wendell Hutchinson, born September 25, 1924 and died September 20, 2014. Wendell discusses his veterinary practice, ranching and working on the farm, and dogs that he has known.
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Interview with Chris and Paula Schirmer. Paula was born November 6, 1951.
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Interview with John Aragon, b. November 18, 1915 and died April 24, 2006. John discusses attending Catholic School, the lettuce industry, and being Post Master for the town of Poncha Springs, Colo.
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Interview with Forrest Miller, born September 27, 1917. Forrest reminisces about his work as a carpenter, electrician, and farmer, running the Poncha Springs Lodge, and his adventures at Monarch Ski Resort.
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Interview with John Bayuk, b. March 3, 1934. John discusses his football career and becoming All-American, his business-owning ventures, and his contributions to the city of Salida.
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Interview with Ted Argys, b. April 6, 1921 and died Sept. 25, 2009. Ted discusses the mischief he used to get into as a boy, life in the U.S. Army, and his career once he got out of the service. Interviewed June 24, 2003.
