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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Gilbert Telles, 1978 January 1, 2006 November 16

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Identifier: UTEP454-aa
Abstract

Recollections Socorro and San Elizario area which include history, culture, folklore and traditions of the area.

Dates: 1978 January 1; Digitization: 2006 November 16

Oral History Interview with Glen Van Scoy, 1988 July 30, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C002
Abstract

Grandson of Edward Bruce Bowles. Mother was Maria Bowles Van Scoy Glen was a member of the Home Rule Charter Convention in 1957. In 1946 Glen VanScoy was named postmaster of Westminster. He & wife were the only employees at that time; with a population of 700 they managed the office and they met the train twice a day to deliver & pickup mail. Talks of the postoffice moving, more clerks, house to house delivery began, raising the postoffice to second class then first class.

Dates: 1988 July 30; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral history interview with Glenn W. Irvin, April 6, 1984., 1984 April 6, 2005 May 5

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Identifier: NAU_54511
Abstract Mr. Irvin was born in 1913 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He came to Williams, Arizona in 1953 to work for the Grand Canyon Railway. He was employed as a Station Agent first there in Williams, and then in Seligman, Arizona. He relates a fairly complete description of his job responsibilities and the Railroad business. He retired to Bakersfield, California, but returned to Williams in 1973. Interviewed by Al Richmond on April 6, 1984 in Williams, AZ. Other topics discussed include: diesel...
Dates: 1984 April 6; Digitization: 2005 May 5

Oral History Interview with Gnos, Eunice, 1979 March 14, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-162
Abstract

March 13th, 1979 Carl Jacobson interviewing Mrs. Eunice Gnos, widow of Edward, at the city Library on 76th Ave. who was active in Westminster History 1920?s ? 1930?s Looking at abstract [lots 1-4 block 111 owned by the Gnos?s now known as 8198 King Street purchased from Charles E. Horne who was the Dean of Westminster University prior to that time. Previously lived at approximately 88th & Irving Street. Ed worked at the Begole Orchards.

Dates: 1979 March 14; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Green, Thomas, circa 1986, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-161
Abstract

Tom Green was the president of First National Bank of Westminster, the City's oldest bank. Chairman of the Downtown Westminster Redevelopment Committee. Also served on the Westminster District 50 Chamber of Commerce

Dates: circa 1986; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Gregorio Aldana, 1978 June 13, 2006 November 15

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Identifier: UTEP448
Abstract

Recalls life as a laborer on a hacienda before the Mexican Revolution; discrimination he encounters in Kansas; the Battle of Aguascalientes; Villa, Carranza, and Madero; the Spanish Flu of 1918, the Depression; La toma de Zacatecas.

Dates: 1978 June 13; Digitization: 2006 November 15

Oral History Interview with Gregorio Flores Perez, 2003 August 6, 2006 November 16

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Identifier: UTEPmor04
Abstract

Mr. Flores was born in San Andres de la Cal, Morelos, Mexico in 1932. He worked in Texas picking cotton; in Arizona picking melon; talks in detail about working conditions in California picking various vegetables and fruits; also worked in Virginia (1980-1985) in tobacco fields.

Dates: 2003 August 6; Digitization: 2006 November 16

Oral History Interview with Gregorio Garcia, 1979 September 10, 2006 November 15

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Identifier: UTEP391
Abstract

Born in Mexico; came from a large family, many of whom died during the Spanish Flu of 1918; the Mexican Revolution and various personalities; came to the United States in 1925 and worked with the Sante Fe Railroads in Oklahoma; has worked in Chicago, New York, Indiana, and Buffalo; worked as a Bracero in 1954; opinions about undocumented workers in the United States and personal observattions about M?xico.

Dates: 1979 September 10; Digitization: 2006 November 15

Oral History Interview with Guadalupe Garcia, 1970 January 1, 2006 November 14

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Identifier: UTEP102-3
Abstract

Tigua Indian discusses tribal history, customs, and way of life

Dates: 1970 January 1; Digitization: 2006 November 14

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Folk music -- New Mexico 488
Canciones 193
Interviews 99
Colorado 93
Alabados 85
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Denver (Colo.) 69
Westminster (Colo.) -- Biography 56
Westminster (Colo.) -- History 56
Indigenous peoples of North America 51
Mesa (Ariz.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century 51
Nevada 50
Mesa (Ariz.) -- History -- 20th century 49
Northern Paiute Indians 46
Northern Paiute women 42
Adams County (Colo.) -- Biography 37
Adams County (Colo.) -- History 37
Corridos 35
History 27
Valses chiquiados 25
Ranch life -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 23
Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Social life and customs 22
Hispanic heritage 22
Oral histories 21
Ranchers -- Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Interviews 21
Mormons -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 20
Steel industry and trade -- United States -- History 20
Colorado Springs (Colo.) 18
Inditas 16
Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 16
Alabanzas 14
Children's songs, Spanish 13
Depressions -- 1929 13
Entriegas de novios 13
Himnos 12
Romances 12
Bailes 11
Frontier and pioneer life -- Mesa (Ariz.) 11
Mines and mineral resources 11
Song in story 11
World War, 1914-1918 11
Central business districts -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 10
Cultural Identity 10
Decimas 10
World War, 1939-1945 10
Agriculture 9
College administrators -- Greeley (Colo.) -- Interviews 9
Agriculture -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 8
Authors 8
Anglo-American song 7
Cortez (Colo.) -- History 7
Homesteading -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 7
Los pastores 7
Montezuma County (Colo.) -- History 7
Mormons -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 7
Railroads 7
Teachers 7
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo 7
Agriculture -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 6
Central City (Colo.) 6
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 6
Gold mines and mining 6
Greeley (Colo.) 6
Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919 6
Race discrimination 6
Schools -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 6
Tiwa Indians 6
Tiwa Indians -- Customs and practices 6
Tiwa Indians -- History 6
Boulder (Colo.) 5
Cache la Poudre River Watershed (Colo.) 5
Civic leaders -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 5
Colorado Springs (Colo.) -- History 5
Miners 5
Recreation -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 5
Segregation 5
African Americans -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 4
Agriculture -- Colorado -- History 4
Architecture 4
Cable cars (Streetcars) 4
Cowboys -- Grouse Creek (U.S.) -- Interviews 4
Denver (Colo.) -- History 4
El Paso (Tex.) 4
Golden (Colo.) 4
Grouse Creek (Utah) 4
Instrumental music -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 4
Leadville (Colo.) 4
Musical groups -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 4
Puerto Rico 4
Ranchers' spouses -- Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Interviews 4
Ranching 4
San Luis Valley (Colo. and N.M.) 4
Theater 4
Water use -- Colorado -- History 4
Agricultural extension work -- Colorado 3
Agriculture -- Cache la Poudre River Watershed (Colo.) 3
Amusements -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 3
Dove Creek (Colo.) -- History 3
Education 3
Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.) 3
Farming 3
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