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Dorothy Wither is interviewed by Bill McKelvie about her memories of the railroad that provided passenger and freight service to Routt County, Colorado.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Errold Hitchens talks about his experiences growing up on the Hitchens ranch, and memories of his father. Errold explains the economics of the cattle ranching business and expresses his worries about the U.S. economy in 1985.
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Dave Hinkle talks about coming to Western Colorado in the 1920’s, riding the rails in search of work, dealing with the railyard “bulls,” working the peach harvests in Palisade, and working for the railroad in ice cars packed with peaches. He recalls other jobs he held, including the Star mail route from Dragon Mountain to Somerset, ranch work for the D.R.C. Brown Ranch on Muddy Creek, and herding sheep on the Uncompahgre. He speaks about the...
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Bill McKelvie and a student interview Angelo Iacovetto and his wife Helen for the Winter 1988 issue of Three Wire Winter about growing up and working in Routt County.
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Cindy Sandelin and Tanna (Eck) Brock interview Guy Bennett about mining life in Kentucky and Colorado.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Troy Keller and Kent Fletcher, Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught and his participation in the campaign in Italy during World War II. Roger also talks about some of his hunting and fishing experiences in Routt County.
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Art Adams is interviewed by his grandson, J.D. Adams about working as a coal miner in Routt County.
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Bob Swinehart is interviewed about his experiences growing up in Steamboat Springs and the red-light district across the Yampa River, known as Brooklyn.
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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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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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Eleanor Bliss describes her work experiences in New York City and her harrowing trip over Jones Pass with Marjorie Perry during a blizzard. She explains her role as president of the Steamboat Springs Council of the Arts and Humanities.
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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 in this interview with Mari Jo Hoaglund and Bill McKelvie.
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his military experience primarily as a veterinarian and medical team member during WWII. He was stationed in Europe during the war and remained after the war as part of a medical rehabilitation team in Germany. He also tells interviewer Mary Jo Hoaglund about his veterinary practice after the war.
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In this interview Aldis Klumker talks about his family, growing up in Toponas during the Great Depression, and his U.S. Army service during World War II. He mentions owning the Skee Inn Cafe and the Town House Cafe in Steamboat Springs.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie and Mari Jo Hoaglund 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, and education.
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In this interview with Tommy Sharp and Bill McKelvie, John Fetcher describes his early life and education and his involvement in munitions manufacturing during World War II. After the war John and his family purchased a ranch in Routt County and learned about the reality of the cattle business.
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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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Two Students interview Alma Baer about her unique experience growing up in Routt County, going to the many multiple rural schools in the area, and taking the train to nearby towns.
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Bill McKelvie and two students interview Lewis Phillips about the different kinds of fences he has built over the years for keeping cattle, raising lettuce, and other uses. He also mentions his father homesteading Finger Rock in the late 1800’s.
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Anton Kline, with his wife Nellie, talk about Anton's experiences growing up in Steamboat Springs and the red-light district across the Yampa River, known as Brooklyn.
