World War, 1939-1945
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Bly Curtis for Colorado Reflections
Carrie Herring for Colorado Reflections
Carrie Herring describes her experiences in Iowa and owning a grocery store before moving to Denver in the late 1920s. Herring reflects on her time working at Golden Eagle Dry Goods Company before attending a comptometer course and obtaining a job at Macklem Baking Company, working her way up to the board. Herring discusses the impact of World War II on businesses and her experience at Altrusa Club, a women's service club formed during World War I.
Charles Fish for Colorado Reflections
Charles Fish moved to Colorado in 1937 and worked in Blackhawk and Central City at the Bobtail tunnel on the Mammoth vein and at mines in Idaho Springs. Fish reflects on his career as a gold miner and recalls working conditions, pay, and the dangers of mining. Discusses his involvement in the Boy Scouts, his time serving in World War II, and his move to Colorado Springs.
Genevieve Fiore for Colorado Reflections
Genevieve Fiore, born in Wyoming, discusses her move to Colorado as a child, growing up on a vegetable farm, and growing up Italian. Fiore discusses her work with UNESCO, UN, UNICEF, and other international organizations since the 1940s. Her brothers served in WWII and discusses the impact of the war her family. Discusses her move to northern Denver neighborhood
Kay Zinky for Colorado Reflections
Kay Zinky, born in Rocky Ford, reflects on living in Colorado Springs, her connections to Mrs. Spencer Penrose and her memories of the Broadmoor hotel. Zinky discusses her experience performing for the troops during WWI and WWII and the changes to Colorado Springs after the Air Force Academy opened. Kay Zinky details her research on the B'hai faith and ʻAbduʼl-Bahá's visit to Colorado in 1912.
Manuel Laderman for Colorado Reflections, 1983
Olietta Moore for Colorado Reflections
Olietta Moore, born and raised in Colorado, reminisces on her childhood growing up in the Barnum neighborhood, opening of the Colfax Viaduct, and riding the Barnum streetcar. Discusses writing music, attending the University of Denver at the Lamont School of Music, and entertaining soldiers after World War I. Moore reflects on the creation of the Cosmopolitan Club, fighting against segregation, and the Klu Klux Klan in Denver. Briefly mentions her work as a hard rock miner.
R. Paul Willett for Colorado Reflections
Richard Paul Willett discusses Lowry Field Players during World War II after he enlisted in the Air Force. Recalls directing theater in Denver, Colorado at the Gaslight Theater.
Sheldon Peterson for Colorado Reflections
Sheldon Peterson discusses his career as a broadcaster and journalist for the Denver Post and KLZ radio, both in Denver as well as his time as a professor at the University of Denver. Peterson reflects on covering the bombing of Pearl Harbor, censorship during World War II, a prison break from the Colorado State Penitentiary in 1948, and President Eisenhower's heart attack. Also discusses changes in reporting and journalism over the years.
William Cody for Colorado Reflections
Dr. William Cody describes his early childhood living near Washington Park and describes childhood activities including ice skating, fishing for crawdads (crayfish), swimming, and playing "cowboys and Indians." Recalls his prom being held at Elitch Gardens. Discusses his memories of the Great Depression and his family losing their home. William Cody also reflects on his career as a dentist in Colorado.