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George Dobbins for Colorado Reflections
George Dobbins, a retired professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder, discusses his childhood in Denver and Englewood. Dobbins reflects on his memories of Cherry Creek, riding street cars, the big blizzard of 1913, and his unconventional path to higher education.
Gladys Metcalf for Colorado Reflections, 1982
Gladys Metcalf, a graduate of Colorado Women's College, describes her involvement with the creation of "Early Aurora," a book about Aurora, Colorado. Metcalf explores the growth and history of Aurora, including economic and architectural history, and the role of transportation in the growth of Aurora.
Hal Benson for Colorado Reflections
Hal Benson, a CU graduate, reflects on his childhood in Leadville, Colorado on a homestead and in town. Recalls watching the silver and ore smelters at a mine in Leadville and his connection with Baby Doe Tabor. Benson discusses the railroad industry in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, including railroad accidents. Discusses the influx of Chinese immigrants working for the Public Service Company building power lines in the mountains.
Howard McIlrath for Colorado Reflections
Dr. Howard McIlrath reflects on his time in Colorado, particularly spending summers in the Rocky Mountains. Reflects on working at the YMCA and the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, eventually managing the hotel for three years. Describes the people, landscapes, and business of Estes in the 1920s and 1930s and reflects on the changes to Estes.
Iona Wakefield for Colorado Reflections
Jack Fitzpatrick for Colorado Reflections
Jack Fitzpatrick, a Colorado broadcaster describes growing up in La Junta and Pueblo, moving to Denver, how WWI impacted his life, and describes his entry into the broadcasting industry. Describes the Great Depression in 1929 and the impact on many industries as well as how broadcasting profession helped people during the Depression. Fitzpatrick reflects on programming and coverage of ballroom dance events, big band performances at Trocadero Ballroom at Elitches, and baseball games.
Jerry McCarthy for Colorado Reflections, 1983
Jerry McCarthy recalls his times in Denver and Greeley, including his memories of the snow storm of 1913, the Great Depression, and his 26 years at the Denver Fire Department.
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.
Larry Crittendon for Colorado Reflections
L.E. Clement for Colorado Reflections
L.E. Clement, also known as Clemmie, was born in Denver in 1909. Reflects on recreation activities at the Rocky Mountain Lake including a playground, tennis courts, sledding, and ice skating. Clements reminisces on swimming at Berkeley Lake. Reflects on becoming the first Colorado woman parachute jumper, jumping from a biplane. Recalls the fourth of July celebrations with fireworks and baseball games. Describes the games the neighborhood children played in the summer.
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