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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired in Telluride, Colorado probably in the early 1980's (the date of the recording is unknown). Jerry Greene interviews Donald O'Rourke, Telluride's longest resident. Donald goes into extensive history of the area--starting in the early 1900's until the present. Please see the transcription for details and to jump between topics with the timestamps.
Topics discussed include:
1.) Liberty Bell Gold mining...
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A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Grape Moments. Rita Robinson and Lynn Rae Lowe interview Elvira Wunderlich and Irene Visintin on June 16, 1982. Please see the transcript for a written account and to jump between topics. Her are the major topics discussed:
1.) Cornett Creek Flood 1914
2.) Father's work, including the opening of the Telluride Beer Hall (a saloon)
3.) Telluride brothels
4.) The major nationalities that lived in...
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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash:
November 13, 1996:
1.) A Telluride resident is attacked.
2.) Snow plowing controversy in Crested Butte.
3.) Weather
November 14, 1996: (Starts about 7 minutes into the recording):
1.) Growth at the Telluride Medical Center and their health fair.
2.) Volunteers at the new school start planting trees.
3.) Ski swap.
4.) Weather.
November 15, 1996: (Starts about 15 minutes...
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A Golden Oldies recording, created by Joy Poole, for the Wilkinson Public Library, of an oral history interview with Charles Yates. This was recorded in 1979, originally on a cassette tape. Charles first reviews his family history and then explains why the family came to Telluride, Colorado (a drought in Nebraska and a farmer recommended Telluride). The family moved from Nebraska to Placerville, Colorado in 1912. They then purchased a farm on Wilson...
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An oral history recording, between Davine Pera and Alta Cassietto, which took place on February 8, 1990. Here is the transcript:
Alta Cassietto-CD’s 1 and 2
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Disc1
1. Introduction between Pera and Cassietto.
2. How Alta’s father arrived in Telluride.
3. Where her father was born.
4. How Alta’s mother arrived in Telluride.
5. Mother’s brother in Rico, a third sibling all in the area.
6. Her mother arrived in the U.S. with a relative,...
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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
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Address: 208 Halto Via Circle, Durango CO 81301
November 9, 1990
Durango Colorado
Davine Pera
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Track1
Intro
Track2
Early history of father. Birth date and place.
Track3
Served 7 years in Germany...
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A KOTO Radio newscast, from 4/26/1991-5/10/1991, broadcasted from Telluride, Colorado. Here is the transcript:
Speaker 2 (00:00:33):
This is the K O T O Community Radio News for Friday, April 26th. I'm Deb Laity in the headlines tonight. Plans for use of the Hobgood property have been stalled. Once again. Mesa State College plans to open an annex in Montrose. The Rainbow Preschool hopes to win $10,000 for a new school, and the miners look for...
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Recorded April 14, 1991 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Interviewer was Davine Pera. Interviewee was Emma Nardin Oberto. Transcription included. Topics:
San Juan Hotel, Nellie Mine, Campbells Garden, Lizard Head:
Emma reads a brief history of her life, written by her when she was 86. She describes her life as a school girl. She mentions hiking across the pass to visit a friend in Ouray, when she was 16. She talks about playing basketball in the...
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A KOTO newscast recording, from 6/27/1991 to 7/10/1991, featuring Dominic Cross and John Kovash, as the newscasters. Here are the headlines:
6/27/1991: Trails powwow answers some questions, raises more. Delay announced for study of natural gas pipeline. Sanctioned bike races bring out competitive spirits. We've got today's weather and a personal commentary.
6/28/1991: Thirteen people evacuated after Coonskin lift mishap, local girl injured in bike...
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A KOTO newscast, from 3/11/1991 To 3/22/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
3/11/1991: The state takes the Idarado case to the US Supreme Court. Questions remain on how curbside recycling will work. Should employers be allowed to control affordable housing units? THA says No. The town takes up ethics and conflict of interest issues. We've got today's weather report and a personal commentary.
3/12/1991: Two Telluride...
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A KOTO newscast, from 5/13/1991 To 5/24/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
5/13/1991: Town burn pile is snuffed after complaints from Shandoka residents; postponement asked on challenge to electric rates. Library users can now access the Marmot database system. Valley floor owner offers trails easement. We have a report on Tuesday's Town Council reports from Marshalls and Sheriffs. Today's weather and a personal...
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A KOTO newscast, from 7/11/1991 To 7/22/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Lynn Hines, Geoff Hansen. Here are the headlines:
7/11/1991: In the headlines, promoters expect a manageable midsummer, music crowd; Cars, campers, hikers, and bikers compete for Bear Creek Road. Telluride Academy offers free science lectures. Marshalls say thefts and vandalism are on the rise. County will consider further protection of scenic views. Ridgeway, the town that wouldn't...
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A KOTO Radio station show, called Voices & Visions, in Telluride, Colorado. Johnny Stevens interviews long time local resident Jim Delpaz, also known as Whispering Jim. Jim speaks of Telluride history, including Bob Demsey, Tomboy Road, weather forecasting, Imogene pass lightning, and the way the bars used to be in Telluride.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical...
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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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A KOTO newscast, from 11/16/1990 To 11/30/1990, featuring Jon Kovash, Deb Laity, Mavis Bennett, and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
11/16/1990: Airport will stay closed until Tuesday. Still no decision on back country skier gate. Town park campers take low-key approach to eyesore complaint. Barb's traded by School of Mines professor and Idarado PR firm. And we've got today's weather report.
11/19/1990: Four lifts will open on Thanksgiving...
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A KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from 1978. Total length is about 2 hour, 27 minutes. Tracks include:
2. Esther White interviews Randy King (Community Development Block Grant): 4/25/1978.
3.Jerry Greene interviewing Bob Mcfee, State Land Board Comissioner, concerning the community development of public lands. Grant program offered to locals to lease land without owning, so a person can afford to live here. (5:11) 3/23/78.
5. Stephanie...
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A KOTO newscast, from 8/02/1991 To 8/13/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Lynn Hynes, & Geoff Hanson. Here are the headlines:
08/02/1991: In the headlines search for Klausen called Off. We have a wrap up on Thursday's. Lawson Hill Debate. THA will consider Shandoka a pet solution. Town and county work on regional housing authority issues. Environmentalists react to Lone Cone cut. Jazz begins and Sheila Jordan is back. We have those stories and a weekend...
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A KOTO newscast, from 09/09/1991 To 09/24/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Geoff Hanson, and Lynn Hines. Here are the headlines:
09/09/1991: Funeral services held for Francis Warner. Highway improvements promised to be hot topic at tomorrow's town Council Meeting. Ideas festival sparks debate on energy issues. Imogene pass run completed in harsh conditions; hang gliders and paragliders take to Telluride skies; and we have today's weather.
09/10/1991:...
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A KOTO newscast recording, from 10/26/1994 to 11/07/1994, featuring Eric Whitney and Jon Kovash, as the newscasters. Here are the headlines:
10/26/1994: A Montrose construction worker is arrested for kidnapping a Placerville woman. Local men tried to organize for safe streets. Telluride's realtors are chastised for putting profit over service. We'll have those stories, regional news, and tonight's mountain weather forecast.
10/27/1994: Defendant...
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A KOTO newscast recording, from 03/24/1995 to 04/05/1995, featuring Eric Whitney and Jon Kovash, as the newscasters. Here are the headlines:
03/24/1995: The airport operator plans to countersue. The new Congress and the environment, radicalism or just common sense? Street talk, cars versus people. Those stories, news briefs, and tonight's mountain weather forecast.
03/27/1995: The county will consider a new Telco offer to stay out of court. The...
