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A Basque immigrant who came to Mesa County in 1925. Along with other Basque immigrants, he was a sheepherder in the Pinon Mesa and Green River, Utah areas. After approximately five years of herding sheep, he and other Basques pooled their money and purchased a sheep ranching outfit, which they did in the middle of the Great Depression. In 1935, he purchased the LaSalle Hotel on Grand Junction’s Colorado Avenue, and helped decrease prostitution and...
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An oral history recording, which took place on September 9, 1990, in which Davine Pera interviews Rodney and Elliott Brown. Here is a transcript of the recording:
Track1
Intro
Track2
History of grandparents arrival in Telluride. Uncle Frank P. Brown was with the Hayden Survey party in 1870. Henryetta Cloud.
Track3
James L. Brown was their grandfather.
Track4
Named his store San Miguel Grandfather James L. Brown was on first census...
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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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Voice Recording
An oral history of C.D. Waggoner, recorded 5/23/1990, by Davine Pera. Here is the transcript:
Waggoner, C.D.
OH75
Denver, Colorado
May 23, 1992
Wilkinson Library
Davine Pera
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64 tracks
69:19
T1
Intro
T2
History of parents and their arrival in Telluride. They were married in Telluride in 1909.
T3
Describes house he was born in
T4
And the house he grew up in. Visintine Sisters.
T5
Talks about childhood...
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Wayne Whitecotton describes growing up on a Routt County ranch in the early 20th century. After leaving school at age 13, Wayne made a living as a rancher and coal miner supplementing his food supply by hunting and trapping. He served with General Patton in World War II.
Other contributors to this article include Shane Jacobs and Russell Snowden.
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Winston Spangler is Interviewed by Roger Muhme, Larry Ball, and Roger Bidell about his life living on different ranches in Colorado and elsewhere.
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Voice Recording
Maurice Eugene Selbe is interviewed about growing up on a farm in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and how he thinks the world has changed since he was younger.
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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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Jack Sprengle talks about his family’s move to Steamboat Springs in 1941, time spent in the Army in Korea, his marriage, raising a family and his 34-year career at the Routt County National Bank. He also discusses his time spent on the Old Town Hot Springs Board, as well as service on the City and County Planning Commissions.
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Winston Spangler is Interviewed by Roger Muhme, Larry Ball, and Roger Bidell about his life living on different ranches in Colorado and elsewhere.
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Winston Spangler talks about the farms he has worked on since he was a child and how he and others in Routt County started The Elk River Grazing Association. Added at the end of the article is an exerp from John James Audubon: American Woodsman.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Troy Keller and Kent Fletcher, Roger and Isabelle Butler describe their experiences in the fire lookout station on Hahns Peak. Roger also talks about the Black Mountain Guest Ranch that is located near McCoy on the homestead property that belonged to his mother's family.
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Video
Video profile of Jeanne and Wilton Jaffee for induction into the Aspen Hall of Fame.
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Voice Recording
In this Vail Valley Voices oral history interview, acclaimed jockey, Pat Day, declared that his father gave him an excellent introduction to horsemanship. Day also credits his wrestling coaches, including longtime Eagle resident and retired EVHS teacher George McCollum, with instilling him with healthy competitive values. Day also credits Eagle County 4-H programs with teaching him fundamental responsibility of care for animals and instilling in...
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Mari Jo Hoagland interviews Si Lockhart about the early years of ranching, rodeos and the beginning of his career as an auctioneer in Routt County.
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Article
Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals. Also includes the poem "Mountains" by Anna Bowie May.
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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.
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William May talks about his upbringing on a ranch in Steamboat Springs and his life as a rancher, hunting guide, and outfitter. He plays guitar and sings songs that his father and others handed down to him, and songs that he made up. He tells stories from his life, and stories that his father and others related to him. Songs that he sings during the interview include: Mickey Mouse, Little Duck, Cuatro, Little Joe the Wrangler, Home on the Range, Oh...
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In this remarkable oral history, Pete Seibert Jr. discusses the earliest days of Vail. As a youth, Seibert explored, fished, skied and generally "Huck Finned" it in the Gore Creek Valley.
Seibert also discusses his father (Pete Seibert Sr.) and his father's New England youth, Camp Hale 10th Mountain Division training, war injuries, and contributions to Colorado's ski legacy and the world's ski culture.
Pete Seibert Jr. is interviewed by Walter...
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Pat Green Sandefur discusses her life and accomplishments in Routt County.
