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Aldis Klumker describes his early life in rural Routt County and his time in the United States Army during the Pacific campaign in World War II. After the war Aldis had many jobs around Routt County including owning two cafes, Skee Inn Cafe and Town House Cafe. His interest in softball was recognized by the City of Steamboat Springs which named Klumker Field in his honor.
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Aldis Klumker describes his early life in rural Routt County and his time in the United States Army during the Pacific campaign in World War II. After the war Aldis had many jobs around Routt County including owning two cafes, Skee Inn Cafe and Town House Cafe. His interest in softball was recognized by the City of Steamboat Springs which named Klumker Field in his honor.
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George Sauer reflects on his career in education and discusses his role as superintendent.
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Interview of George Sauer from his high school days through him being a student, then a teacher, a principal, and superintendent of school districts in Colorado.
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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals. Also includes the poem "Mountains" by Anna Bowie May.
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In this interview with Michelle Clark, Mary Rose, and Marian "Sam" Marti, Eunice Door describes her role as a bookkeeper and office manager in the early days of the Yampa Valley Electric Association. She talks about how the arrival of electric power affected the lives of residents of Routt County.
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Gordy Wren is interviewed by John Weber and Mark McCoy about his time serving in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
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Lloyd Monger talks about growing up on a farm in Steamboat Springs and his experience in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving on the U.S.S. Nevada. He also discusses meeting his wife, Evelyn Monger, while in port at Long Beach, California, and starting a family with her in Routt County, Colorado.
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Keith Selbe explains how the Dust Bowl/Great Depression led to his migration with his wife, Anne, to Routt County where he established his cattle ranch and worked for Continental Oil Company (now Conoco).
11) Roger Butler
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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. Upon returning to Routt County after the war, Roger held jobs with the US Forest Service and the Routt County Assessor's Office. Roger's wife, Lucille, (a frequent accomplice in his AWOL escapades) talks about her teaching career in one room schools...
12) Bob Gilbert
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Robert James "Bob' Gilbert describes his upbringing in Routt County and Denver. After serving time in World War II, Bob retured to Oak Creek where he worked on automobile bodies and repairs.
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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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In this interview with Cathy (Klebba) Hutchinson and Tanna (Eck) Brock, Keith Selbe shares memories about experiences he had growing up in Kansas and stories about his life after he moved to Steamboat Springs. Anne Selbe adds details to Keith's story.
