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Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:

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

Dale Pfau oral history interview, 1983 September 26, 2006 July 21

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Identifier: CSUpfau
Abstract

Dr. James Hansen interviews Dale Pfau at Andrews House on September 26, 1983.

Dates: 1983 September 26; Digitization: 2006 July 21

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

David Martin oral history interview

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Identifier: CSUmartin
Abstract

David Martin is interviewed in Greeley, Colorado.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

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

Dick Kitchen for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-kitchen
Abstract

Denver lawyer Dick Kitchen, a graduate of Yale and the University of Denver, reflects on his childhood in Loveland. Discusses his memories of the Ku Klux Klan, dust storms and the Dust Bowl, tramps and poverty, and spending time with his father gliding. Kitchen also reflects on his memories of trips to Elitches and the Daniels & Fisher Tower.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Dick Maxfield interview, 2004 January 26, 2006 July 19, 1940-2003

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Identifier: CSUmaxfield
Abstract

Michael Welsh interviews Dick Maxfield in Greeley, Colorado on January 26, 2004. Mr. Maxfield discusses the history of agriculture and water use in Colorado, and his experiences as a farmer in the Cache la Poudre River Basin.

Dates: 2004 January 26; Digitization: 2006 July 19; Coverage: 1940-2003

Don Chadwick oral interview, 1984 May 14, 2006 July 20

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Identifier: CSUchadwick
Abstract

Dr. James Hansen interviews Don Chadwick, Acting Director of the Colorado Cooperative Extension Service, at Colorado State University on May 14, 1984.

Dates: 1984 May 14; Digitization: 2006 July 20

Douglas Macomber for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-macomber
Abstract Dr. Douglas Macomber, the son of a Colorado pioneer, reflects on his childhood in Denver including his school days, circus parades in Denver, Decoration Day celebrations (now known as Memorial Day), and his memories of Denver in the 1910s and 1920s. Recalls the building of the Daniels & Fisher Tower (D&F Tower). Describes the "Great White Way," the brilliantly lit buildings of theaters including the Princess, the Iris, the Paris, and the Empress theaters. Macomber recalls the...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

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Antonito (Colo.) 1
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