Heritage Colorado
Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:
John Norwood for Colorado Reflections
John Norwood reflects on his father's employment in the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company and his childhood, which included many moves across the country. Norwood discusses writing "Rio Grande Narrow Gauge" about the railroad, his research behind the book, and the history of the narrow gauge built by William Palmer.
John Stencel oral history interview
John Stencel interviewed by Jim Hansen at the Denver, Colorado Holiday Inn on February 14, 2000.
Johnson, Iola Starr recounts the history of the Feburary 16th, 1936 avalanche that destroyed the Hesperus (Doyle) mine, 1976 February 16, 2006 August 10
Joseph Reilly for Colorado Reflections
Joseph (Joe) Reilly, a retired Denver policeman, discusses his childhood and first job working at Gates Rubber Company in Denver. Reflects on his 28 career as a policeman in Denver, including Denver Police training in the 1920s, prohibition, police corruption, and the condition of prisons and jails. Reilly discusses the changes in the way that police officers are treated in the community, the evolution of police tools, and changes in training.
Joven querida, 1958, 2006
Leyba, New Mexico. See item 11.4. Quality: Poor.
Juan Charrasqueado, 1970, 2006 January 1
Socorro, New Mexico. A braggart, Juan Charrasqueado, goes wild in the countryside, "plucking" all the tender "flowers" that he chances to encounter. One Sunday afternoon, in a bar, relatives and friends of his latest victim catch up to the malefactor and kill him. Quality: Good
Juan Pirulero, 1971, 2006
Taos, New Mexico. Includes commentary. Quality: Good Children's chorus directed by Guadalupe Baca y Vaughn
Kay Zinky for Colorado Reflections
Kay Zinky, born in Rocky Ford, reflects on living in Colorado Springs, her connections to Mrs. Spencer Penrose and her memories of the Broadmoor hotel. Zinky discusses her experience performing for the troops during WWI and WWII and the changes to Colorado Springs after the Air Force Academy opened. Kay Zinky details her research on the B'hai faith and ʻAbduʼl-Bahá's visit to Colorado in 1912.
La ausencia, 1958, 2006
Tome, New Mexico. See item 9.13. Quality: Good/ Fair.
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