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Found in 110 Collections and/or Records:

Charlie H. Johnson for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-johnson
Abstract

Charlie H. Johnson, historian and author, describes the history of the Central City Opera House. Built in 1878, the Central City Opera House was funded by the community and provided a place for entertainment for miners, pioneers, homesteading families, businessmen, and citizens of Central City. Johnson relays the history of the building and the key people involved with the origination, restoration, and preservation of the opera house.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Chris Whitacre for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-whitacre
Abstract Chris Whitacre reflects on her involvement with Historic Denver and writing a book about Molly Brown. Whitacre discusses Margaret Tobin Brown, "the Unsinkable Molly Brown," and her life in Denver. Discusses Brown's rags to riches story, moving to Leadville, surviving the Titanic sinking, and the myths that surround her story. Whitacre discusses the restoration of Molly Brown's Denver home by Historic Denver. Whitacre also discusses Justina Ford, the first Black woman physician in the Rocky...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Clarkson Guyer for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-guyer
Abstract

Clarkson Guyer, born in Denver in 1885, reflects on his first memories of his family and of Colorado. Guyer reminisces about the Denver cable cars and horse drawn cars. Tells of pranks and celebrations on Halloween at Grasshopper Hill in Denver and recreation activities like ice skating at City Park. Guyer reflects on his first experiences with automobiles, his time as an auxiliary fireman, and how the fire department used horse-drawn trucks.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Contemporary Moral Issues (UCD, MSC), Fall 1982

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Identifier: B429.05.0021.0004
Abstract

Contains a syllabus and notes for Contempoary Moral Issues, MSC 6119 and UCD Philosophy 190 taught by Rabbi Laderman.

Dates: Fall 1982

David Brose and O.J. Seiden for Colorado Reflections, 1985, 2006 January 16

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Identifier: couda-brose_seiden
Abstract

David Brose, a folklorist, and O.J. Seiden, a physician and writer, are interviewed by Harry Cullis on the topic of oral history. Both discuss their concept, methodology, and interpretation of oral history and its value to local history.The tape was aired by Denver radio station KOA as part of the "Colorado Reflections" radio program on May 18, 1985.

Dates: 1985; Digitization: 2006 January 16

David Brose for Colorado Reflections, about 1984, 2006 January 16

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Identifier: couda-brose
Abstract

David Brose, a Colorado folklorist, discusses the role and functions of a state folklorist and describes the activities that relate to folklore such as music, square dances, visual and verbal arts.

Dates: about 1984; Digitization: 2006 January 16

Dennis DeSart for Colorado Reflections, about 1985, 2006 January 16

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Identifier: couda-desart
Abstract

Dennis DeSart, a professor of anthropology at the University of Colorado at Denver, describes the Tivoli archaeological project which was done to provide training for UCD students.

Dates: about 1985; Digitization: 2006 January 16

Dennis Gallagher for Colorado Reflections, about 1985, 2006 January 16

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Identifier: couda-gallagher
Abstract

Colorado legislator Dennis Gallagher discusses the social, religious, and political environment in Denver during the 1940s to 1950s, including the impact of the Ku Klux Klan on his family. He also talks about Walker's Castle owned by John Brisbane Walker who developed northwest Denver.

Dates: about 1985; Digitization: 2006 January 16

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Authors 8
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Illinois 3
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Black women in United States history 2
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Canon City (Colo.) 2
Chicago (Ill.) 2
Christmas trees 2
City Park (Denver, Colo.) 2
Dust Bowl Era, 1931-1939 2
Education 2
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Ford, Justina, 1871-1952 2
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Hugo (Colo.) 2
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Littleton (Colo.) 2
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Boulder County (Colo.) 1
Broadcast journalism 1
Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.) 1
Brown, Margaret Tobin, 1867-1932 1
Brush Creek (Eagle County, Colo.) 1
California 1
Camp Fire Girls 1
Canon City (Colo.) -- History 1
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