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Ranching

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Micky Miller Memoir, 2015

 File
Identifier: B339.02.0004.0005
Abstract Micky Miller wrote his memoir, which consists of 131 pages of stories and information about the Miller and Rosenbaum families, in 2015. Micky Miller tells about the Miller family and ranching; his wife Louann and her parents Charles and Louise Rosenbaum; college at the University of Denver; his interest in politics and his service on finance committees for national and Colorado candidates; and extended family. He also discusses his legal and real estate careers, including representing the...
Dates: 2015

Morgan Smith for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-smith_morgan
Abstract

Morgan Smith discusses his family's move from the East Coast to a ranch in Aspen, Colorado. Smith speaks about following rodeos up and down the Western slope as a young adult and his memories of Rifle in the Grand Valley area. Smith also reflects on the changes in Colorado from the 1940s and the growth of small towns and cities in the state.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Oral History Interview with Keith Marolt, 1990 September 4, 2006

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Identifier: AHS-C45
Abstract

Keith Marolt describes his growing up on the Marolt ranch and working it over the years. Discusses his family, the ranch buildings and how they were used, railroads, irrigation water rights, crops livestock and machinery used.

Dates: 1990 September 4; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Louis Pinello, 2006 August 5, 1975 February 18

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Identifier: PPLDoh-v-40
Abstract

Computer Hardware: 3 Intel Celeron 1.8 GHz/224 MB RAM PCs manufactured by PowerSpec, each with a Firewire hard drive (2 manufactured by MicroNet, and 1 by LaCie); M-Audio Delta Audiophile internal sound card; External Firewire Hard Drive

Dates: 2006 August 5; Digitization: 1975 February 18

Oral History Interview with Max P. Cowan, 1978 August 7

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00016
Abstract

Max P. Cowan describes his early life in West Denver, including synagogues and rabbis, life in cattle dealing and ranching in Colorado later in his life.

Dates: 1978 August 7

Oral History Interview with Opal Peterson Marolt, 1990 July 13, 2006

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Identifier: AHS-C46
Abstract Opal Marolt describes her husband, Mike Marolt's family ranch in Aspen, Colorado. The property includes the historic mining site of Holden Lixiviation with the old office/assay house, smoke towers, barn and various other buildings that have been torn down over the years. She describes who owned the house and property between the early 1900's through the 1980's. She dicusses the changes made to the buildings, how they were used, when the changes were made, and where the materials used...
Dates: 1990 July 13; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Peggy Marolt, 1990 July 20, 2006

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Identifier: AHS-C47
Abstract

Peggy Marolt discusses growing up in Aspen, Colorado and on the Marolt Ranch also known as Midland Ranch. She describes daily life, household items, her family, buildings around the ranch and the old Holden Lixiviation Works, businesses around Aspen, and orgaizations she was involved in. She also goes into detail on crops raised, livestock and machinery used on the ranch. She talks about various schools, churches and special events from her childhood.

Dates: 1990 July 20; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Stuart Mace, 1991 November 8, 2006

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Identifier: AHS-C79A
Abstract Stuart Mace describes his family background and education, his love of nature and artistic influences growing up. He describes his many transfers in the army after being drafted in 1941 until he was joined with the 10th Mountain Division. After the war, he describes moving to Aspen and Ashcroft, starting the guest lodge and material used for it. He gives a history of the area and the people who lived there , the difficulties in educating his children from a remote area, movies made using...
Dates: 1991 November 8; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Wolfe Karsh, 1977 March 1

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Identifier: B098.01.0001.00008
Abstract

Wolfe Karsh discusses his family's emigration from Poland to Denver, Colorado when he was three years old. He describes Jewish life in Denver in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Jewish religious community in the early 20th century. He talks about Shul Baer Milstein and the Hebrew Educational Alliance. He also discusses his interest in singing, his various jobs in Denver, his experience in the U.S. Navy, and his experience as a farmer and cattle rancher.

Dates: 1977 March 1

Organizations and Groups, 1943--1986

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Identifier: B113.01.0001.0005
Abstract

File contains newspaper clippings from 1943-1986 about Jewish Denver groups and organizations, including synagogues, non-profits, schools, and community groups.

Dates: 1943--1986