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Found in 208 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with John Dutch, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C038
Abstract John Dutch, Fire Chief for the City of Westminster. In July of 1982 John Dutch was selected from many highly qualified candidates. John Dutch, Fire Chief, from Kettering, Ohio, for seven years, came to the department with years of experience coordinating paid and volunteer departments. Prior to Ohio he had served with the Las Vegas Fire Department where he had worked through the ranks from Firefighter to captain in the Training Division. He brought 17 years of experience with a combination...
Dates: circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral history interview with John Lovell Hibbert, 1981, 2006 March

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Identifier: MSM97-173
Abstract Hibbert was born in Mesa at corner of Morris and Second Avenue and married Ruth Hansen in 1932 at the Arizona Temple. He describes what Mesa was like growing up with no running water, no electricity, and dusty streets. He talks about his siblings and his parents who were very active in the Mormon church. Hibbert discusses his education and mentions his graduation from Mesa High School in 1922. He names every person in his graduating class. He recalls going to Phoenix for a parade when...
Dates: 1981; Digitization: 2006 March

Oral History Interview with José Ramirez

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Identifier: UTEP368
Abstract

Member of Otomi Indian tribe biographical data, including his family and life in the tribe; joined the Mexican Army as a young man; the Diaz-Taft meeting in El Paso in 1909' the Mexican Revolution; El Paso and Ciudad Juárez in 1920; labor experiences in Texas, Michigan, and Illinois; the Escobar Revolution and the Cristero Revolt.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Oral History Interview with Jose Romero, 1978 May 23, 2006 November 16

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Identifier: UTEP452
Abstract

Life in Mexico before the Mexican Revolution; his participation in the Revolution with Villa's army under Mart?n L?pez; work experiences in the United States; the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918.

Dates: 1978 May 23; Digitization: 2006 November 16

Oral History Interview with Joseph, Ali, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C059
Abstract

Ali Joseph served as School District 50 director of staff relations from 1976 to 1978. At that point he stepped into the post of superintendent. Joseph helped broker an agreement between the school board and the teachers union and spearheaded a $15 million bond issue in 1979 to renovate aging school buildings.

Dates: circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Juan Hernandez, 1978 August 20, 2006 November 16

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Identifier: UTEP470
Abstract

Mexican Revolution, Battles of Zacatecas, Torreón, Camargo, the personalities of Villa, de Anda and Murguña; recollections of black American soldiers during the Revolutionary years.

Dates: 1978 August 20; Digitization: 2006 November 16

Oral History Interview with June, Vi (#1), 2000 June 8, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C013
Abstract

Interview with Vi June, former Westminster mayor about the city's water issues. Individuals of note mentioned in the interview: Ned Phye, Bill Francis, and Jack Winston. -- Water Rights -- Ned Phye -- Standley Lake -- Land Development -- Bill Francis -- Land Annexation

Dates: 2000 June 8; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Ken and Wilma Shufflebarger, 1978 April 12, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C001
Abstract Oral history given by Ken and Wilma Shufflebarger who were early residents of Westminster, CO. Ken talks about his early work experience. Wilma speaks of her childhood and teaching experiences. People of note mentioned in the interview: Clarence Hinton, Roy Barnes, John Mamoni, Frieda Kistz-Johnson, Jim Hensley, Russell Owens, Lou Pitts, Ruth Duncan, Mabel Norton, Betty Kellogg, Harry McTaggert, Bob Eanes, Fred Jargiese, and Iver Ranun. Dairy Farming -- Scott Farm Dairy -- Gem Dairy. ...
Dates: 1978 April 12; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Landis, Jean, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C058
Abstract

Jean Landis, Library Director. Jean was library director in 1979 when the library entered the computer age. The enormous task of entering the periodicals and books onto a computer data base was completed in 1983.

Dates: circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Landis, Jean, 1988 September 21, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C060
Abstract

Jean Landis, Library Director. Jean was library director in 1979 when the library entered the computer age. The enormous task of entering the periodicals and books onto a computer data base was completed in 1983.

Dates: 1988 September 21; Digitization: 2006 September 18

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Interviews 67
Westminster (Colo.) -- Biography 56
Westminster (Colo.) -- History 56
Mesa (Ariz.) -- History -- 20th century 49
Mesa (Ariz.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century 49
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Adams County (Colo.) -- Biography 37
Adams County (Colo.) -- History 37
History 27
Mormons -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 20
Oral histories 20
Steel industry and trade -- United States -- History 20
Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 16
Frontier and pioneer life -- Mesa (Ariz.) 11
Central business districts -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 10
College administrators -- Greeley (Colo.) -- Interviews 9
Agriculture -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 8
Colorado 7
Cortez (Colo.) -- History 7
Montezuma County (Colo.) -- History 7
Denver (Colo.) 6
Homesteading -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 6
Schools -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 6
Tiwa Indians 6
Tiwa Indians -- Customs and practices 6
Tiwa Indians -- History 6
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo 6
Agriculture -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 5
Civic leaders -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 5
Colorado Springs (Colo.) -- History 5
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 5
Miners 5
Recreation -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 5
African Americans -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 4
Agriculture -- Colorado -- History 4
Denver (Colo.) -- History 4
Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919 4
Mines and mineral resources 4
Water use -- Colorado -- History 4
Agriculture -- Cache la Poudre River Watershed (Colo.) 3
Dove Creek (Colo.) -- History 3
Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona 3
Medical care -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 3
Race relations -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 3
Transportation -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 3
Amusements -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 2
Black women in United States history 2
Cache la Poudre River Watershed (Colo.) 2
Citrus -- Mesa (Ariz.) 2
Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) 2
Dairy farming -- Mesa (Ariz.) 2
Education 2
El Paso (Tex.) 2
Farmers -- Mesa (Ariz.) 2
Ford, Justina, 1871-1952 2
Frontier and pioneer life -- Gilbert (Ariz.) 2
Hispanic heritage 2
Indigenous peoples of North America -- Social life and customs 2
Indigenous peoples of North America -- Sonoran Desert 2
Lewis (Colo.) -- History 2
Mancos (Colo.) -- History 2
McPhee (Colo.) -- History 2
Mining engineering 2
Neighborhood -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 2
Nurses -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 2
Physicians -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 2
Rolling-mills 2
Teachers -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 2
women in history 2
1940-1960 1
Active learning 1
African American women school principals -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 1
African American women teachers -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 1
Agriculture 1
Architecture 1
Art collections 1
Athletes -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 1
Attendance officers -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 1
Authors 1
Automobiles -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 1
Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Colorado 1
Biography 1
Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.) 1
Buildings -- Cortez (Colo.) 1
Buildings -- Cortez (Colo.) -- History 1
Business enterprises -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 1
Businesses -- Cortez (Colo.) -- History 1
Businessmen -- Mesa (Ariz.) 1
Businessmen -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 1
Businesswomen -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 1
Canon City (Colo.) -- History 1
Catholic Church 1
Central City (Colo.) 1
Cherry Hills Village (Colo.) 1
Coal miners 1
Colorado -- History 1
Colorado -- Social life and customs 1
Colorado City (Colo.) -- History 1
Colorado Springs (Colo.) -- Cable cars (Streetcars) 1
Colorado Springs (Colo.) -- History -- Ivywild 1
Colorado Springs (Colo.) -- Politics and government 1
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