University of Colorado at Denver
Found in 70 Collections and/or Records:
Robert Brown for Colorado Reflections
Rose Lucas for Colorado Reflections
Rose Lucas reflects on her childhood and her first memories of Colorado. Discussing her mother, who was a governess for the children of Horace and Baby Doe Tabor and her father, who opened the first Jewish bakery in Denver in the early 1900s. Lucas remembers horse-drawn wagons, making deliveries for the bakery, and working for the Golden Eagle. Recalls the City Hall Fire in 1898, the flood of 1905, and the robbery of the Denver Mint in 1920.
Sam Menin for Colorado Reflections
Sam Menin, Denver defense attorney, describes attending Westminster Law School (which would later merge the University of Denver College of Law) at night while working during the day. Menin reflects on his career and discusses why he often represented homeless, poor, or oppressed clients. Discusses the impact of the KKK, segregation, and race relations.
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.
Susan Kinney and John Prosser for Colorado Reflections
Thomas J. Noel for Colorado Reflections
Tom J. Noel for Colorado Reflections, about 1985, 2006 January 16
Tom Noel reflects on the political, social, and economic life of early Denver by looking at the bars, saloons, and the various functions they served.
Tony Shearer for Colorado Reflections
Tony Shearer discusses his experience as a poet, writer, and musician, born in Manitou Springs. Mentions his Native American and Celtic heritage. Shearer reflects on what inspires him as an artist, discusses his travels around the world, and discusses the spirituality of nature and the importance of communing with nature. With poetic language, Shearer describes Charm Springs, a small spring near Manitou and discusses the future of Native Americans in the United States.
W. Yvonne Ponce for Colorado Reflections
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.
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