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A KOTO newscast, from 5/13/1991 To 5/24/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
5/13/1991: Town burn pile is snuffed after complaints from Shandoka residents; postponement asked on challenge to electric rates. Library users can now access the Marmot database system. Valley floor owner offers trails easement. We have a report on Tuesday's Town Council reports from Marshalls and Sheriffs. Today's weather and a personal...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, in which Jerry Greene interviews Chris Dusatka. This recording probably aired in 1979. Chris begins the interview by reading a poem, made for children. Chris's various careers are then discussed, including her career as a children's writer, a kindergarten teacher, and a substitute teacher. Chris decided, after taking a children's literature correspondence course from DU, that there weren't enough high-quality...
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An oral history recording from August 1, 1990, in which Davine Pera interviews Joseph B. Brown. Here is the transcript: (Please note that track 2 is missing):
Brown, Joseph B.
OH27
9770 Chamber's Rd. Commerce City, CO.Rt1#80022
August 1, 1990
City Library, Telluride, Co.
Davine Pera
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OH27
OH File
CD1
57:34min
62 Tracks
CD2
39:01 min.
36 Tracks
CD1
Track1
Intro
Track2
Personal information. Address, date of...
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An oral history interview, which took place on August 12, 1992, between Davine Pera and Grace and Harold Brewer. The length is about an hour and a half. Here is the transcription:
Brewer, Harold & Grace
OH78
1625 Dover Rd, Montrose, CO 81401
Aug. 12, 1992
Davine Pera
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42 tracks
47:17
CD2
31 tracks
47:14
CD1
T1
Intro
T2
History of Grace's parents. Father came from England to Ophir to work in the mines. He...
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Helen Chaney's oral history transcription, from her oral history, recorded 7/13/1990, by Davine Pera:
Chaney, Helen
OH29
1043 Ridge Rd. Montrose, Co. 81401
July 13, 1990
San Juan Living Center
Davine Pera
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OH29
OH File
74:54 min.
86 Tracks
Marantz
Track1
Intro
Track2
Tells her full name, birth date.
Track3
Place of birth
Track4
Tells about her father.
Track5
He was married in Philadelphia in 1905. He’s...
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A KOTO Radio newscast, from 4/26/1991-5/10/1991, broadcasted from Telluride, Colorado. Here is the transcript:
Speaker 2 (00:00:33):
This is the K O T O Community Radio News for Friday, April 26th. I'm Deb Laity in the headlines tonight. Plans for use of the Hobgood property have been stalled. Once again. Mesa State College plans to open an annex in Montrose. The Rainbow Preschool hopes to win $10,000 for a new school, and the miners look for...
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A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Grape Moments. Rita Robinson and Lynn Rae Lowe interview Elvira Wunderlich and Irene Visintin on June 16, 1982. Please see the transcript for a written account and to jump between topics. Her are the major topics discussed:
1.) Cornett Creek Flood 1914
2.) Father's work, including the opening of the Telluride Beer Hall (a saloon)
3.) Telluride brothels
4.) The major nationalities that lived in...
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A KOTO Radio station show, called Voices & Visions, in Telluride, Colorado. Johnny Stevens interviews long time local resident Jim Delpaz, also known as Whispering Jim. Jim speaks of Telluride history, including Bob Demsey, Tomboy Road, weather forecasting, Imogene pass lightning, and the way the bars used to be in Telluride.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired in Telluride, Colorado probably in the early 1980's (the date of the recording is unknown). Jerry Greene interviews Donald O'Rourke, Telluride's longest resident. Donald goes into extensive history of the area--starting in the early 1900's until the present. Please see the transcription for details and to jump between topics with the timestamps.
Topics discussed include:
1.) Liberty Bell Gold mining...
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A KOTO reel-to-reel news archive #22 recording, from 1978. Total length is about 3 hours, 11 minutes.
See transcription for time stamps, to jump between tracks.
Tracks include:
1.) Report on the Grand Junction Office of Attorney General, by Jim Martin: 10/1978.
2.) The food co-op possibly operating out of the Reid building, report from Dean Randall: 10/02/1978.
3.) A report on creating the new Placerville Park with Robert (Bob) Dempsey and...
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A KOTO Newscast, from 3/26/1991-4/5/1991, featuring John Kovash and Debbie Laity as the newscasters. Here are the headlines:
3/25/1991: In the headlines: After a year and a half, EPA still says it's close to completing TELCO wetlands investigation. Town prepares to negotiate on Lawson Hill. TCRA looks at ways to address concerns of members. Gymnastic meet returns to Telluride after four-year absence. We have a report on Tuesday's town Council meeting....
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A KOTO newscast, from 08/05/1994 To 08/25/1994, featuring Jon Kovash, Geoff Hanson, & Eric Whitney. This recording is damaged and has low-volume and is inaudible in many places. Here are the headlines:
08/05/1994: Norwood is running out of water. Magazine survey ranks Telluride Ski Area 12th best in Rockies. New Sam Shepard film screened Sunday to benefit institute's Native American programs. National Public Radio will bring Telluride Jazz Celebration...
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A KOTO newscast, from 07/23/1991 To 08/01/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Geoff Hanson and Lynn Heinisch. Here are the headlines:
7/23/1991: Town marshals say more education needed for music crowds; Forest Service will announce a new timbering plan on Monday; Bob Boyle fills vacant seat on airport board; Jerry Jeff is coming to town; and we've got today's weather report.
7/24/1991: Telluride prays for Maria Blige. Dori Mine gets a cleanup deadline from...
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A Voices & Visions program, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado. Malcolm "Mouse" McDonald speaks of the history of Hastings Mesa, including Malcolm's great-grandfather, who was the first settler on Hastings Mesa in the 1880's. Malcolm also discusses the history of areas surrounding Telluride, such as the Placerville area and Goronno Ranch. Also includes the naming of Hastings Mesa and Wilson Mesa. Malcolm lived on Hastings Mesa during the 1930's...
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A KOTO newscast, from 10/31/1996 To 11/12/1996, featuring Jon Kovash and Matthew Lewis. Here are the headlines:
10/31/1996: Telluride competes for the worst air quality in the state. The kids ham it up for Halloween. Just a reminder, National Fig Week starts on Friday. We have those stories, Mountain Weather report, and a near record number of personal commentaries.
11/1/1996: Birch has suspended from his ski expansion duties, the ski swap made...
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A KOTO newscast, from 6/7/1991 To 6/18/1991, featuring John Kovash Lynn Hines, and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
6/7/1991: In the headlines: forest recreation improvements get a green light from the Delta office; local merchants hope to reroute buses; Dance and glow set for Saturdays; Balloon rally; Tell your Telluride school kids to sign up for hard labor at the Mountain Village Golf course; Rec sports are in full swing; And we have today's...
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A KOTO newscast, from 01/16/1991 To 01/28/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Geoff Hanson and Deb Laity. Here are the headlines:
01/16/1991: TCAH holds off on choosing a new director. How can the middle class survive the boutique economy? We have news from the middle school and high school. And today's weather report.
01/17/1991: Hospital board declines to endorse Lawson Hill for a new hospital site. The town P&Z moves to limit moving and demolition of...
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A KOTO Radio news archive recorded from 1979 to 1980, in Telluride, Colorado. This is a very long recording (about 3 hours and 20 minutes) so please see the transcription section to use the timestamps to jump between tracks. Rita Robinson is the interviewer.
1.) The Jazz Festival review with Plumley in September 1979.
2.) Sklare’s reaction to the accommodation tax: September 1979.
3.) Joe Crane discusses the new water tank in Telluride: October...
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A KOTO newscast, from 03/21/1997 To 04/08/1997, featuring Jon Kovash, Matthew Lewis, and Becca Thorson. Here are the headlines:
3/21/1997: We hear from the museum director about restoration plans, KOTO wins awards from the Colorado Broadcasters Association, we have a mountain weather and avalanche report and personal commentary.
3/24/1997: Officials say there's no increased threat from hepatitis B. The county takes enforcement action against Telluride...
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A KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from approximately 1977 Total length is about 2 hour, 39 minutes. Tracks include:
1. Bob Hedlend interview on coal stire's affect on Telluride, 11/1977: (1:22).
2. Don O'Roark interview, past due taxes: (7:38).
3. John Manstield on mountain medical services progress and needs: (3:12).
4. Jane Hill interview on county health services (WIC), 11/6/77: (11:08)
5. Bob Dolan, division of highway speed limit...
