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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Michael Berniger, 2004 October 22, 2006 August 5

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Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-15
Abstract

Interview with Michael Berniger from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.

Dates: 2004 October 22; Digitization: 2006 August 5

Oral history interview with Michael Macauley, May 16, 1984., 1984, 2005 August 12

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Identifier: NAU_54514
Abstract Mr. Macauley speaks of his time and association with the Grand Canyon Railroad, and examines photographs, letters, and newspaper clippings of the history of the Grand Canyon Railway and Williams, AZ. Topics discussed include: his grandfather and Paul Yoder working in the rail yards; his personal train ride to the Grand Canyon; cattle loading; ranching; working for the Forest Services; the Harvey House; train travel and Amtrak; and many personal stories associated with correspondance and...
Dates: 1984; Digitization: 2005 August 12

Oral History Interview with Miguel Ortega Alvarez, 2003 August 5, 2006 November 16

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Identifier: UTEPmor08
Abstract

Mr. Ortega was born in Miacatl?n, Morelos; help he received from people when trying to get a contract as a bracero; picked green tomato, lettuce, packed lettuce; worked as a bracero until 1964.

Dates: 2003 August 5; Digitization: 2006 November 16

Oral History Interview with Mike Livoda, 1968 November 8, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-011
Abstract

Mike Livoda came to the United states from Yugoslavia in 1904 when he was sixteen. He worked in a Montana coal mine in 1907, and then came to Denver, Colorado in 1910 as a union man. Livoda worked in Denver until 1912, when he began organizing miners in Walsenburg, as a part of the United Mine Workers of America. He was severely beat up in Ravenwood, Colorado, three miles out of Walsenburg, for his union role.

Dates: 1968 November 8; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Mike Pedraza, 1970 January 1, 2006 November 14

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Identifier: UTEP102-6
Abstract

Tigua Indian discusses tribal history, customs, and ways of life.

Dates: 1970 January 1; Digitization: 2006 November 14

Oral History Interview with Miller,(Richards) Joyce, 2004 June 18, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C062
Abstract Oral history given by Joyce (Richards) Miller interviewd by Bobbie Lowe. Joyce speaks of early Westminster, the social activities in the town, and the volunteer Fire Department. People of note mentioned in the interview: Earl Richards, Grandma Booger, Vic Wagman, Jerry Smith, Jack Couper, Leo Bryant, Art Zimmerman, and Mel Bryant. -- Earl Richards -- Fire Chief -- Sanitation Board -- Shoenberg Farm fire -- Social Events -- Box lunches -- Community Church bazaars -- Junior High plays --...
Dates: 2004 June 18; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Mimi Vigil, 2004 December 3, 2006 August 5

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Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-17
Abstract

Interview with Mimi Vigil from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.

Dates: 2004 December 3; Digitization: 2006 August 5

Oral history interview with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Fairchild, August 19, 1974., 1974 August 19

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Identifier: NAU_55854
Abstract

An oral history interview with the Fairchilds include the following topics: cattle ranch at Lake Mary, Greelaw Lumber Mill, Walnut Canyon, Pierce's cabin, tours of Walnut Canyon, wildlife, water levels at Oak Creek, Lake Mary and Walnut Canyon, Bottomless Pits, visitors to Grand Canyon, Zane Grey and novels, Lamson Business College, and hunting.

Dates: 1974 August 19

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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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