Hal Benson for Colorado Reflections
Item
Identifier: couda-benson
Abstract
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.
Dates
- Date Not Yet Determined
Creator
- Cullis, Harry (Interviewer, Person)
Digital Repository
Hal Benson for Colorado Reflections
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Extent
1 Items ; 17 minutes, 40 seconds
Source
- University of Colorado at Denver (Organization)
- Heritage Colorado (Organization)
- Auraria Library (Organization)
Creator
- Cullis, Harry (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository