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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 728-3632 CD1 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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An oral history recording of Harold & Grace Brewer that took place on August 9, 1988. The interviewer is David Atkinson. The length is about 50 minutes. Topics discussed include: Grace's family history and childhood, including growing up in Ophir during the 1930's, Harold's move to Ophir/Telluride, how Placerville got its name, school in Ophir, the killing of Mr. Bash, the shooting of Mr. Oberto, dances in San Miguel City, Grace's work in the school...
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During 1980’s annual meeting of the Last Squad Club, an organization of World War I veterans, Al Look reads the memorial service and former U.S. Representative Wayne Aspinall gives the keynote address. The club remembers deceased members and friends of the club. This recording is made available via signed release by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries and the Museums of Western Colorado.
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An oral history, dated 11/13/1990, in which Davine Pera interviews Ruby Noma Austin Adams. This is also available on CD at Wilkinson Public Library (OH CD 52). The transcript is also available (both in-print and to download) and provided here: Ruby's birthdate and memories of early history. She was born 12 miles west of town at bottom of Last Dollar Mountain in a snow storm. Names brothers and sisters. History of parents and grandparents. Moved...
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An oral history recording, given by John Stevens and Chuck Upton to Roy Elliott "Alley Oop" on February 28, 1995. Originally this was a Voice & Visions radio show from KOTO, but was turned into a CD by the Wilkinson Public Library. The recording ends abruptly. Here is the transcript: Welcome to Voices and Visions by John Stevens and Chuck Upton John introduces Roy Elliot. Mr. Elliot arrived in Telluride in 1939 and worked for the Telluride Mining...
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Rosemary Kitson talks about the death of her older brother during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and the devastation it caused her family. She talks about her journey to Hawaii to memorialize her brother during his reburial in a veterans cemetery. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries and the Museums of Western Colorado. *Photograph from the 1950 Colorado...
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A Golden Oldies interview, from 1979, in which Joy Poole interviews Walter "Shorty" Larson about his life in Telluride. Topics include: Smuggler Mine; railroad; depression; Ben Grimes; prohibition and bootlegging; Pastime Club; red light district; Pick and Gad. Other events mentioned include: Cornet Creek flood; Smuggler Mill fire; Black Bear Snow slide; Ajax snow slide. Recording is damaged in spots.
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An oral history interview, that took place on November 9, 1990 between Davine Pera and Sylvia Blackburn. The interview is about one hour, 13 minutes long. Here is the transcription: OH53 OHCabinet 60 Minutes 2 Marantz No Address: 208 Halto Via Circle, Durango CO 81301 November 9, 1990 Durango Colorado Davine Pera 728-3632 Track1 Intro Track2 Early history of father. Birth date and place. Track3 Served 7 years in Germany...
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LeRoy and Sharon Gardner talk about his appointment as the pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Loma, Colorado in 1979 and about the members of the congregation. They address the tug-of-war between the Western Slope Presbytery and local churchgoers over the church property. They recount the locals’ eventual victory and the church’s name change to the Loma Community Church in 1979. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History...
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Kermit Brubaker talks about coming to Loma, Colorado and assuming the role of pastor at the United Presbyterian Church in 1961. He discusses life in the church and his role in helping church members remodel the church. He speaks about his long-running radio programs, “Hymn Time with the Country Parson” and “Melody in the Night.” He describes the young people of the church, their practical jokes, and his good relationship with them. The interview...
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We're joined this week by Art Librarian Jessica Geddes who shares all the upcoming wonderful art programs and opportunities Mesa County Libraries is offering! The annual Recycled Book Art Show sponsored by Friends of the Mesa County Libraries is open to all Mesa County patrons 16 years of age and older. Submissions are due 8 pm, Monday, April 5, 2021. For eligibility requirements and to submit your work visit https://mesacountylibraries.org/recycledbookartshow/ Need...
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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 728-3632 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 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 728-3632 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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This poem is part of the Artist In Residence collection at 970West Studio. It was submitted by Jill Burkey during her residency (January 10- April 18, 2022).
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John Collier explains his childhood growing up as a homesteader in Pinon Mesa and the Glade Park area, and living in a tent until a cabin could be built. He talks about how his father made money in real estate, farming hay, selling horses, selling lumber for corrals, raising sheep and cattle, and skating on the frozen Redlands Canal. He mentions important landmarks and buildings in and around Grand Junction, Colorado. The interview was conducted by...
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John J. Collier talks about his career as a teacher servicing Mesa County country schools in the 1930's and 1940's. He talks about his education at Mesa College, his hobbies as a teacher, the pranks his students would pull, all-night dances at the schoolhouse, as well as programs and plays that were open to all. The interview was conducted by the Mesa county Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries and the Museums of Western...
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Lee (who remains anonymous) talks about leaving his abusive grandmother at 14, being on the lam with his father, a criminal, and then running away after being adopted by a nice Mormon family. He describes his years of alcoholism, petty crime and jail time, both in and out of the armed forces. He then describes the people and organizations that helped him get clean and sober, including Alcoholics Anonymous of Grand Junction and the Ft. Logan Mental...
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William “Bill” Nelson explains his time spent working for the Daily Sentinel under Walter Walker and Preston Walker. He discusses the Typographical Union Strike, the quality of The Daily Sentinel compared to other newspapers, the Ku Klux Klan in Grand Junction, and Walter Walker’s many community involvements. This recording is made available via signed release by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries...
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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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