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Interview with Frank J. Butala, b. October 7, 1926 and died May 2, 2010. Frank discusses growing up in Salida, his work in the USMC, starting his business, Butala Construction, and has a funny story about a getting paid with Susan B. Anthony silver dollars.
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Interview with Bette Cable, b. 1925. Bette discusses growing up in Salida and her marriage to Harry Cable, Salida's Police Chief.
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Interview with Irene Budd, b. April 12, 1917 and died Aug. 22, 2012. Irene discusses her struggle with tuberculosis, and raising two kids 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 Ted Argys, b. April 6, 1921 and died Sept. 25, 2009. Ted discusses the mischief he used to get into as a boy, life in the U.S. Army, and his career once he got out of the service. Interviewed June 24, 2003.
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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 John Bayuk, b. March 3, 1934. John discusses his football career and becoming All-American, his business-owning ventures, and his contributions to the city of Salida.
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Interview with Wendell Hutchinson, born 9/25/1924 and died 9/20/2014. Wendell reminisces about attending Valley View School, the 'Bloody Espinosas', and chores at the Hutchinson Ranch.
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Interview with George Koenig, born July 13, 1919 and died June 8, 2007. George did one of everything! He discusses his service in the U.S. Navy, owning a business in Salida, being a member of the Elks, Masons, Shriners, and the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. George was also a state highway commissioner, was on the board of HRRMC and the Chamber of Commerce, was the first president of the South Arkansas Fire Protection District and as one of...
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Interview with Catherine Hayden, b. July 7, 1935. Catherine discusses growing up in Salida and the businesses she remembers, the Salida Fish Pond, going up to the 'Red Rocks', working at the Hay Studio, and being sent to the Dumb Bunny Room in school.
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Interview with Chris and Paula Schirmer. Paula was born November 6, 1951.
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Interview with Alberta Mitchell on January 25, 2005. Alberta was born on July 1, 1926 and died on August 29, 2011. Alberta talks a little more about her hospital work, and taking care of Laura Evans in this secondary interview.
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Interview with Iris Stotler on February 4, 2005. Iris was born May 24, 1918 and died May 18, 2012. She remembers all the changes that occurred in downtown Salida and all of her teachers at Salida High School. Iris loved swimming at the Wellsville pool, ice skating on the Little Arkansas, and roller skating at the rink in downtown Salida.
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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 Janet Murphy and Opal Heister, dated October 21, 2004. Janet and Opal discuss their work with the Heart of the Rockies Hospital Auxiliary, and the history and people who used to work at the hospital.
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Interview with Flora Harrison, b. February 28, 1922. Flora discusses FIBArk, the D & RG passenger train, and being the first female surveyor in the state of Colorado.
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Interview with Gladys Bunker, b. August 31, 1913 and died June 7, 2011. Gladys discusses growing up and the ranching life in the San Luis Valley.