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Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Clarence B. Robinson, Bernice Gillette, and Walter Gillette, 1975 July 1416, 2006 August 5

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Identifier: PPLDoh-vi-4
Abstract

Interview with Clarence B. Robinson, Bernice Gillette, and Walter Gillette from the Urban Renewal Oral History Project.

Dates: 1975 July 1416; Digitization: 2006 August 5

Paul Pattridge for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-pattridge
Abstract Paul Pattridge, a Colorado rancher and cattle breeder, reflects on his childhood in Denver, Colorado growing up on a farm. Discusses the people who most influenced him including his elementary teacher Emma Brown. After his service in World War I, Pattridge started working at Willow Springs farm in Morrison, Colorado. Reflects on his work on different farms, enlisting for the war, experiencing the Great Depression, and his time ranching in Golden and Morrison. Briefly discusses his wife and...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Philip Milstein for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-milstein
Abstract

Philip Milstein, a civil engineer in Denver and one of the founders of Downtown Denver, Inc., discusses his experience as a student at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Reflects on his career during the Great Depression, how Denver has grown, changes to the urban landscape, and the future of Denver. Reflects on Denver mayors, the strength of the Ku Klux Klan, the building of the Stapleton Airport, and the creation of Red Rocks.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

William Cody for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-cody
Abstract

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.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

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