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Interview with Wendell Hutchinson, born September 25, 1924 and died September 20, 2014. Wendell discusses cattle roundups and ranch life, his four great uncles (Bailey, Art, Harold, and Joe) and the details behind his grandmother's murder trial.
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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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Manuscript written by Johana Bird Whisenant. Johana discusses her family and growing up in Salida, Colorado.
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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 Anabel Lamberg, b. May 21, 1926. Anabel discusses her childhood in Buena Vista, Colorado; in particular, hanging out at Turner's Farm and going to Cottonwood Lakes every Sunday. She also remembers her life and career in the school system in Salida, Colorado.
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Interview with Helen Campbell and Norman Campbell. Helen and Norman discuss life in Salida, growing up on their ranch and the chores they had to do, vacations up at the North Fork Valley and the town of Shavano, the Almont Dance Pavilion, and the history of the pronunciation of the word 'Salida'.
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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 Jean Hanfelt, b. November 19, 1939. Jean discusses her career working at the Flaming Gorge Dam in Utah and the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project in Colorado. She also mentions the beginning of the Salida-Aspen Concerts in Salida, Colorado.
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Interview with Wendell Hutchinson, born September 25, 1924 and died September 20, 2014. Wendell discusses some family history, his veterinary practice, and has an especially gruesome tale about a cow and a hatpin.