Oral history interviews with Stevenson, Leonard; Menefee,Mr.; Artz, Mrs. Charlie; McPhee, Mr.; Thomas, Mrs. Mother; Ritter, Maurice; Exxon, George; and Artz, Mrs. Mathi, 1975, 2006 August 10

Item

Identifier: MPL11

Staff Only

Abstract

Dorothy Trevino interviews a variety of individuals who were early citizens of Mancos, Colorado. These interviews are part of a series of oral histories taken in the 1970s, intended to be added to the collection at the Mancos Public Library. These oral histories focus on the establishment of the town of Mancos, Colorado and the experiences of the early settlers. Dorothy also reads articles from the Mancos Times newspaper about early settlers.

Dates

1975
Digitization: 2006 August 10

Creator

Trevino, Dorothy (Interviewer, Person)

Digital Repository

Oral history interviews with Stevenson, Leonard; Menefee,Mr.; Artz, Mrs. Charlie; McPhee, Mr.; Thomas, Mrs. Mother; Ritter, Maurice; Exxon, George; and Artz, Mrs. Mathi

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English, Spanish, and other languages.

Conditions Governing Access

http://mancos.lib.co.us/Copyright to this resource is held by the Mancos Public Library and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced, or distributed in any format without written permission of the Mancos Public Library.

Extent

1 Items ; 58 minutes, 43 seconds

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

Topics discussed: Interviews; Industry -- Southwest Colorado -- Ranching -- Mining -- Sawmills -- Mancos Water Works -- Local businesses; Local Landmarks -- Transfer Park -- Millwood -- Mesa Verde; Homesteading -- Domestic life -- Social life -- Pioneers -- Westward Migration; Famous Personages -- Chief Ouray