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In this interview Albert Hitchens describes the 1884 origins of the Hitchens family ranch and life as part of a ranching family. The Hitchens are the longest continuous ranching family in Routt County. The family operated the post office in Pool, Colorado and later in Milner, Colorado.
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Jack Smillie talks about writing the book Cowboys are People at the urging of his first wife, who wanted him to write his life story. He remembers his time in the US Army during World War I, when he was stationed stateside and achieved the rank of lieutenant. He recalls working on a ranch in Granby, where he met the artist Harold Bryant. He speaks about encountering extreme weather, how it affected travel, and working to clear snow. He talks about...
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Typed copy of the Perry Abraham Burgess Diary. A day-to-day account of early pioneer life in North West Colorado in the latter half of the 19th century. Includes descriptions of the Yampa Valley, wildlife, weather, and geological observations.
Part of the Perry A. Burgess Collection held by the Tread of Pioneers Museum in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Interview with George Oyler, b. Feb. 9, 1916 and died March 19, 2011. George reminisces about his life as a newspaperman and living the life as a cowboy at Bear Creek.
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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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Helen Hyde talks about her family history and the vital role that music played in her family while growing up in Kannah Creek and Paonia, Colorado. She tells stories and plays songs on the piano about mines, people and places in the San Juan Mountains, such as the Tomboy Mine and the Camp Bird Mine. She plays cowboy songs, such as Streets of Laredo. She recalls putting on plays and musical programs with other youth while living with the Toothaker...
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In a recording made for his son, Don Rogers talks about his family’s cattle ranch on Pinon Mesa in the 1910’s, about getting lost in the wilderness at the age of six, about an expert tracker named Avery Burford who led the search party, and about being found the next morning after he spent the night alone on a sandbar of East Creek. He recalls a gunfight between cowboys Louis Stewart and Blue, a shooting by a man named Pete Lapham, and tensions...
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A KOTO News archive from Telluride, Colorado, dated 8/1979-9/1979 (Reel-to reel box marks this recording as News Archive #29B), Rita Robinson and Jerry Greene are the KOTO news interviewers:
Please see transcription section to jump to particular sections of this recording, using the timestamp links.
1.) Ralph Weaver interview (of Norwood) on March 7, 1979 about petition to move county court house. Recording is cut-off and then:
John Johnson...
29) Doc Utterback
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his life growing up in Routt County and voices his opinions on a variety of topics including changing values, music, education and community development in Routt County.
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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals.
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Carl Ramunno talks about his life before coaching wrestling in Steamboat Springs, and reminisces about his time as a coach and students that he remembers.
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Blanche High Mauro expounds upon her early life on her family's homestead alongside Squaw Creek in Eagle County, Colorado.
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William (Bill) and Marianne Appel describe their lives as ranching pioneers of southern Routt County to Sharon Wandell.
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A KOTO news cast, in Telluride, Colorado, from April through June of 1978, with Jerry Greene and Stephanie Shandera:
Please see transcription section to jump to particular sections of this recording, using the timestamp links.
1.) HR39 Alaskan wilderness bill passed in Alaska: 5/20/1978
2.) Memorial day interviews with Jerry Greene.
3.) Water and the government’s role in water utilization with R. Keith Higginson (Commissioner of the US Bureau...
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A KOTO News Archive #11, from January 1978 until March 1978. Featuring interviewers: Stephanie Shandera, Jerry Greene, & Esther White.
See transcription for time stamps links, to jump between tracks.
1.) Don Baehman: weather and avalanche warning.
2.) Jerry Greene interviews Gary Bennett on the town hall remodel and the deadlines with 20th century Fox.
3.) Interview with Tom Hale about last night’s master plan meeting: 2/16/1978.
4.) Arlene...
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Bill McKelvie and Tanna Brock reminisce about their experiences managing the Three Wire Winter magazine project that was offered to Steamboat Springs High School students from 1975 to 1988.
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Howard Lindow is interviewed by Jodi Lack and Tanna Brock about the history and running of the Pine Grove Restaurant for the first 26 minutes of the recording. Mrs. Leroy Nefzger is interviewed by Jodi Lacko and Bill McKelvie about running the Pine Grove Ranch with her husband, starting at 00:27:00.
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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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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 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.
