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Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Bill Russell for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-russell
Abstract

William (Bill) Russell reminisces about growing up in Colorado and discusses the Denver street car strike around 1918, living at the Argonaut Hotel, development of the city, and the end of World War I. Russell also discusses why he bought the Central City newspaper Weekly Register Call and about his time as Mayor of Central City in Colorado.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Charles Fish for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-fish
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Charles Fish moved to Colorado in 1937 and worked in Blackhawk and Central City at the Bobtail tunnel on the Mammoth vein and at mines in Idaho Springs. Fish reflects on his career as a gold miner and recalls working conditions, pay, and the dangers of mining. Discusses his involvement in the Boy Scouts, his time serving in World War II, and his move to Colorado Springs.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Charlie H. Johnson for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-johnson
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Charlie H. Johnson, historian and author, describes the history of the Central City Opera House. Built in 1878, the Central City Opera House was funded by the community and provided a place for entertainment for miners, pioneers, homesteading families, businessmen, and citizens of Central City. Johnson relays the history of the building and the key people involved with the origination, restoration, and preservation of the opera house.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Lewis J. Carter for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-carter
Abstract Lewis J. Carter, a former judge in Central City, reflects on his life in Central City and Blackhawk and the history of the area. Discusses the start of Central City as a mining camp, the large immigrant population, and working in the mines. Reflects on his first political position on the City Council and his political career from there including his time in the state legislature and then as a judge in Central City. Discusses the impact of World War I on the mining industry and Central City's...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Rick Ricketson for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-ricketson
Abstract "F.H." better known as Rick Ricketson reminisces on the bright lights (neon) of downtown Denver, particularly the movie theaters on Curtis Street in the early 1900s. Ricketson recalls the theater district in Denver, including the Tabor Theater, the America, the Empress, the Princess, the Strand, the Plaza, the Isis, and others. Ricketson tells the Roundup Riders and his role in organizing the group. Ricketson reflects on Central City and his time as the President of the Central City Opera...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

W. Yvonne Ponce for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-ponce
Abstract W. Yvonne Ponce served as the volunteer coordinator for the Black American West Museum and her research into the lives of Black women in early Colorado history. Ponce describes her collaborative research with Paul Stewart for their book about Black cowboys which led to her research into the contributions and accomplishments of Black women in Colorado. Ponce discusses the lives and accomplishments of Black women in Colorado history including, Dr. Justina Ford, Daisy Jones, Madame C.J. Walker,...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

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Denver (Colo.) 5
Gold mines and mining 3
Black Hawk (Colo.) 2
World War, 1914-1918 2
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