Westminster Historical Society (Westminster, Colo.)

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Interview with Virginia Rigg about growing up in Westminster. Westminster Elementary School -- later renamed Harris Park. Piano Teachers -- Virginia Rigg -- Alma Rigg (Virginia's mother) -- Virginia's grandmother.

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Sarah came to this area in 1936 from New Jersey-Pillar of Fire property; went to school there. Jasper was a minister however did other things such asran farm, milked cows; Born in Moffett Tunnel area;Jack of all trades. Sarah & Jasper were married at the Pillar of Fire Radio Station.After jasper passed away Sarah married his brother Norman Rogers. Original farm 92nd Ave. & Huron Street. Pillar of Fire property area.

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Ron Hellbusch discussing water problems, reservoir, Director of Public Works & Utilities, pavement management, water taps.

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Jack Schofield moved to Westminster in 1939. Talks of Semper, Colorado[now part of Westminster] boundaries 88th to 112th Sheridan to Wadsworth.

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Schweigert, George-Principal Shaw Heights Junior High School 1961-1978 -- School District #50 -- Shaw Heigths Junior High; Orchard Court Alternative School - 1961 to 1078 -- Adams School District # 50

Abstract Oral history given by Stanton Strawson interviewed by Marion Smith who was employed by the City of Westminter to write the book "Westminster Then & Now" of his life and happenings in Westminster Colorado. He talks of many residents at the time he lived here and their importance in the forming of a town and the different obstacles facing them at the time. Some of the residents were Newt Bowles, Bradburn, Stuckey, Mrs. Van Scoy, Jess Bowles, Rev. Rudolph, Pleasant & Ben...

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Interview with Bess Traver, moved to Westminster about 1947 with Husband John L. Traver. John was Fire Chief -- Volunteer Fire Department Bess had 2 sisters that were teachers in Westminster -- Rosemary Brrescia art teacher -- Eleanor DePalma was music teacher Started the catholic church -- started in the basement of the Presbyterian Church -- bought land at 72nd & Irving -- Father Bernard Kelly came from St Anne's in Arvada

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Oral history interview with Vi June, Mayor of Westminster speaks of water acquisition, water reservoir, annexation & early problems the City faced with each.

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Life of Rigg, Alma Rigg, Alma died in 1966 -- Flew when she was 99 years old and flew the route from San Franciso to LA that she had originally taken in stage coach. Children were Gertrude, Leland, Harrison, Virginia.