Olietta Moore for Colorado Reflections
Item
Identifier: couda-moore_olietta
Abstract
Olietta Moore, born and raised in Colorado, reminisces on her childhood growing up in the Barnum neighborhood, opening of the Colfax Viaduct, and riding the Barnum streetcar. Discusses writing music, attending the University of Denver at the Lamont School of Music, and entertaining soldiers after World War I. Moore reflects on the creation of the Cosmopolitan Club, fighting against segregation, and the Klu Klux Klan in Denver. Briefly mentions her work as a hard rock miner.
Dates
- Date Not Yet Determined
Creator
- Cullis, Harry (Interviewer, Person)
Digital Repository
Olietta Moore for Colorado Reflections
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Extent
1 Items ; 17 minutes, 13 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