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Found in 208 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Dan Pomponio, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C055
Abstract

Family history of the Pomponio Family given in an interview with Dan Pomponio. Dan Pomponio was born to truck farmers Nicholas and Rose Pomponio. Dan came to Colorado when he was six months old and recalls driving the family's freshly harvested produce, consisting of lettuce, peppers, celery, carrots and other greens to the market on the Platte River near Cherry Creek.

Dates: circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral history interview with Dave and Helen Duckworth, 1986 November 6, 2006 March

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Identifier: MHM2005-027-008-1
Abstract Dave Duckworth begins by telling how he and Helen came to Mesa in 1943 so he could work as a pharmacist. He talks about living in the Evergreen district, owning a drugstore with his father, and how medicine has changed in 40 years. He describes what Mesa was like in the 1940's with wide streets, a thriving downtown district, and good schools. Mr. Duckworth talks about the semi-rural environment that allowed people to have horses in their yards in the middle of town. He mentions being a...
Dates: 1986 November 6; Digitization: 2006 March

Oral History Interview with David Carter, 1984 June 28, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-006
Abstract

David Carter graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1933, came to work for CF&I in 1934 and spent two years working at the Sunrise Mine in Wyoming. Originally he worked as a rodman for fifty-five cents an hour. Then he did geology work for about twenty-five dollars a week.After coming to Pueblo, Colorado, Carter became the chief engineer in 1945. He retired in 1970.

Dates: 1984 June 28; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with David Ellingwood, 1984 June 28, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-004
Abstract

David Ellingwood came to CF&I in 1950 after graduating from the University of New Hampshire. He was a geologist in the mining department. First his job was to expand the limestone reserve, later he examined iron in Arizona and in the 1960s he examined copper. In the 1970s he became the Chief Geologist, and his reports were very well indexed.

Dates: 1984 June 28; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Dodson, Bud, 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C017
Abstract

Oral History with Bub Dodson, Council member and MayorCity Council (1963-1973) -- Water Policy -- Standley Lake -- 72nd Avenue Improvements. SCAM -- Independent water management -- stagnant city growth. Metropolitan Home Builder Association -- Westminster reputation- -- lack of building policy. Bill Frances Melody Homes -- Sunset Ridge Ned Phye City Manager -- Water acquisitions -- Recreation district -- elimination of Westminster San District development.

Dates: 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Doris Spangler, Day, Whytal and Ed Whytal, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C007
Abstract 120th & Huron -- Ed Whytal moved to farm -- Western Electric -- Avaya. Whytal farm water rights from 1860 were sold to Western Electric Eastlake School -- Picture with Ed Whytal from 1920 -- School Picture from 9th grade -- Spangler, John; Van Scoy, Glen; Larson, Oscar; Phillips, Byrl; Ranum, Iver; Day, Frank (teacher) Baker School 1914 -- Ranum, Kelly (student) Day, Frank (teacher) 72nd Avenue & Federal Boulevard -- Larson Place -- LaConte Shopping Center Community Church at...
Dates: circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Ed Thwaites and Ali Joseph, circa 1986, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C036
Abstract Ed Thwaites was pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years. Ali Joseph was director of staff relations for School District 50 and promoted to superintendent in late 1970's. Reverend Ed Thwaites talks of District 50 Religious Commission, Presbyterian Church, , launching of ACCESS [Adams County Coalition for Emergency Shelter Services] Ali Joseph speaks of the turnaround of the school districts decloning enrollment, teachers agreement, school bond issue-1979;...
Dates: circa 1986; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral history interview with Elizabeth Moody Crandall Gale, 1986 March 26, 2006 March

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Identifier: MHM2005-027-011-1
Abstract Gale gives some of her family's history and tells how her father, Francis Winfred Moody, helped settle and design the town of Thatcher, Arizona. She talks about her early life in Thatcher taking care of her siblings and grandmother. After marrying Myron Hamilton Crandall, Gale moved to Gilbert in 1917 where they farmed for several years, raised a family of five boys, and were active in the Mormon Church. Gale describes life in Gilbert and Mesa including going to movies at the Nile Theatre...
Dates: 1986 March 26; Digitization: 2006 March

Oral History Interview with England, Harvey, 1976, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C023
Abstract Notables mentioned; "Doc' Shipman, Peck Bean, George Losasso, Leo Cunningham, Tony Gunther, Ray Neilson, Mike Daley, Jerry O'Shea, Chet Sullivan, Bill Sokol, Carl Jacobson, Walt Tindal, Katheryn Herman, Bill Pare, Bill Frances, Jerry Smith, Dortha Abbott, Bob Joyner, Earle Towne, Guy Van Cleave, Leon Wurl, Earl Goodman, & Lee O'Brien. Places/Events: First Firehouse, fire equipment, rodeo, Davey Crockett Day [lake], Post Office, Penquin Drug Store, Farmers Highline...
Dates: 1976; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral history interview with Faun Ellsworth Fuller, 1980, 2006 March

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Identifier: MSM97-152
Abstract Born in Mesa, Fuller recalls many details of everyday life: children's activities, schools, stores, and economics. She mentions several places people went for recreation including the swimming pool, the state fair, and the opera house. Her mother was a seamstress and her father owned a mercantile store that operated like a trading post for Indians. Fuller's father also served on the city council at one time. She remembers the first Catholic church, the first car of the Stapley family and...
Dates: 1980; Digitization: 2006 March

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Adams County (Colo.) -- Biography 37
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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
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African Americans -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 4
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Denver (Colo.) -- History 4
Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919 4
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Water use -- Colorado -- History 4
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Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona 3
Medical care -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 3
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Indigenous peoples of North America -- Social life and customs 2
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Lewis (Colo.) -- History 2
Mancos (Colo.) -- History 2
McPhee (Colo.) -- History 2
Mining engineering 2
Neighborhood -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 2
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Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.) 1
Buildings -- Cortez (Colo.) 1
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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
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