Stratton, Thomas E., 1914-1993
Person
Biography
Thomas E. (1914-1993) and Clara M. Stratton moved to the University Park area of Denver, Colo. with their children in June 1948. When they moved to the neighborhood, Thomas Stratton was a salesman for Garden Farm Dairy and he repaired antique clocks as a hobby. Stratton retired from The Denver Post, where he worked as a district advisor for 21 years. Thomas Stratton also was a scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America, Troop 5, Denver from 1960 to 1962
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Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Stratton, 1986
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Identifier: M054.01.0002.00015
Abstract
Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Stratton discuss changes in the University Park neighborhood since moving there in 1948, including the growth of the University of Denver and the impact of busing on neighborhood schools. Thomas Stratton also recounts an incident that took place on October 12, 1958, during the time that he was Scoutmaster for Troop 5 in 1960-1962. Following a hike near Lake Isabelle, Colorado, a member of the troop named Dick Evans fell into a ravine, breaking a leg and his back. Members of...
Dates:
1986