Heritage Colorado
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Found in 208 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Aurora E. Perea, 1978 May 16, 2006 November 15
Item
Identifier: UTEP446
Abstract
Mexican Revolution, in which all of her brothers were killed; came to the United States; dedicated much of her life to religious work, including caring for orphans and the sick; Lydia Patterson Institute; ethnic relations; her work experience in Texas, Arizona, and California.
Dates:
1978 May 16; Digitization: 2006 November 15
Oral History Interview with Awalt, Aline and Russ, 2005 May 10, 2006 September 18
Item
Identifier: WHS-074
Abstract
Description of living at 7616 Bradburn Blvd. -- Rigg House -- England, Harvey & Erma. The historic home c. 1890 was given to Earle Stanley DeSpain and his bride Gertrude Rigg DeSpain. The home where the Awalt's presently live was on the property when the Rigg's purchased the property. Earle DeSpain was the son of Pleasanr DeSpain Jr. born in Harris, Colorado. They have been keepers of the historic home with tales of living there.
Dates:
2005 May 10; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Oral History Interview with Awalt, Don, 2005 August 16, 2006 September 18
Item
Identifier: WHS-C069
Abstract
Oral history given by Don Awalt talking about growing up in Westminster at 7616 Bradburn Blvd.--Rigg Home. Ghosts -- Footsteps, Lady dancing in red dress -- Missing Items -- Door opening & closing
Dates:
2005 August 16; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Oral History Interview with Bean, Wyoma, 2003 March 28, 2006 September 18
Item
Identifier: WHS-C031
Abstract
Oral history given by Wyoma Bean about her life in 1950's Westminster. Her husband, Gil, was instrumental in formation of the first shopping center in the area and also served as city councilman and mayor during the 1960's and 1970's. -- Shopping -- Piggly Wiggly -- Smile Hi Thriftway -- Bean's Hardware -- City Council -- Mayor Bean -- London, Sister City -- Banking -- Gil Bean, Board of Directors Wyoming -- Civilian Conservation Corps
Dates:
2003 March 28; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Oral History Interview with Ben Gallegos, 2004 March 19, 2006 August 5
Item
Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-6
Abstract
Interview with Ben Gallegos from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.
Dates:
2004 March 19; Digitization: 2006 August 5
Oral History Interview with Bill Brill, 1982 June 30, 2006
Item
Identifier: BHS-SCA-018
Abstract
Bill Brill came to work for CF&I in 1926 in the engineering department. He came to help build the twenty-five inch mill. He also made changes in the fourteen inch mill. He helped build the rod mill in 1954, and the shell plant that made shells for World War II. Later he also helped build the grader blade mill. Also worked in the blast furnace area. Had trouble designing furnaces when natural gas came into the picture in 1928. Brill also built a blast furnace in Wilmington, Deleware, but...
Dates:
1982 June 30; Digitization: 2006
Oral History Interview with Bob McCannon, 1985 June 12, 2006
Item
Identifier: BHS-SCA-005
Abstract
Robert (Bob) McCannon came to Pueblo, Colorado and CF&I in 1954 as a junior mine engineer in the mining department. In 1955, he went to Sunrise, Wyoming as a mining engineer. Next McCannon went to the Comstock Mine in Utah where he became the resident engineer in 1962. McCannon returned to the Sunrise Mine in 1968 as the mine's superintendent. One of his jobs was the terminator of assets. McCannon was employed at Sunrise until it shut down in 1980, and the assets were auctioned off in...
Dates:
1985 June 12; Digitization: 2006
Oral history interview with Boyd Rogers, 1980 February, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MSM97-210
Abstract
Rogers tells of his family's move to Mesa in the late 1800s to settle. His grandfather, Chancy Foster Rogers, homesteaded 80 acres at the southwest corner of Alma School Road and University where Rogers was born in 1900. He tells several stories about the Rogers brothers and their homesteading days. Rogers talks about his school days including a time when he fell off the swings and broke both arms. He mentions home remedies and the value of a dollar in those days. He also describes his...
Dates:
1980 February; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral History Interview with Campbell,"Til" and Gregory, Henry (Tape 2), circa 1975, 2006 September 18
Item
Identifier: WHS-C027
Abstract
Oral history given by Henry Gregory and Matilda "Til" Campbell (Part 2). They talk about the early days of Westminster University and the location and owners of many properties in the original town, including the Hill House, Mufford House, DeSpain House, and Jacobson House. People of note mentioned in the interview: Dean Horn, Ralph Day, Lynn DeSpain, and Carl Jacobson. -- Westminster University -- Financial Woes -- Pillar of Fire -- Land Owners -- Ralph Day -- Dean Horn --...
Dates:
circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Oral History Interview with Candelario Ruiz, 1978 May 14, 2006 November 15
Item
Identifier: UTEP439
Abstract
Recollection of the Mexican Revolution and his opinion on Pancho Villa and Guillermo Baca; his emigration to the United States, the Spanish Flu of 1918, of which his mother died; the Depression.
Dates:
1978 May 14; Digitization: 2006 November 15
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