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Westminster (Colo.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with John Dutch, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

 Item
Identifier: WHS-C038
Abstract John Dutch, Fire Chief for the City of Westminster. In July of 1982 John Dutch was selected from many highly qualified candidates. John Dutch, Fire Chief, from Kettering, Ohio, for seven years, came to the department with years of experience coordinating paid and volunteer departments. Prior to Ohio he had served with the Las Vegas Fire Department where he had worked through the ranks from Firefighter to captain in the Training Division. He brought 17 years of experience with a combination...
Dates: circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Joseph, Ali, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C059
Abstract

Ali Joseph served as School District 50 director of staff relations from 1976 to 1978. At that point he stepped into the post of superintendent. Joseph helped broker an agreement between the school board and the teachers union and spearheaded a $15 million bond issue in 1979 to renovate aging school buildings.

Dates: circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with June, Vi (#1), 2000 June 8, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C013
Abstract

Interview with Vi June, former Westminster mayor about the city's water issues. Individuals of note mentioned in the interview: Ned Phye, Bill Francis, and Jack Winston. -- Water Rights -- Ned Phye -- Standley Lake -- Land Development -- Bill Francis -- Land Annexation

Dates: 2000 June 8; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Ken and Wilma Shufflebarger, 1978 April 12, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C001
Abstract Oral history given by Ken and Wilma Shufflebarger who were early residents of Westminster, CO. Ken talks about his early work experience. Wilma speaks of her childhood and teaching experiences. People of note mentioned in the interview: Clarence Hinton, Roy Barnes, John Mamoni, Frieda Kistz-Johnson, Jim Hensley, Russell Owens, Lou Pitts, Ruth Duncan, Mabel Norton, Betty Kellogg, Harry McTaggert, Bob Eanes, Fred Jargiese, and Iver Ranun. Dairy Farming -- Scott Farm Dairy -- Gem Dairy. ...
Dates: 1978 April 12; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Landis, Jean, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C058
Abstract

Jean Landis, Library Director. Jean was library director in 1979 when the library entered the computer age. The enormous task of entering the periodicals and books onto a computer data base was completed in 1983.

Dates: circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Landis, Jean, 1988 September 21, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C060
Abstract

Jean Landis, Library Director. Jean was library director in 1979 when the library entered the computer age. The enormous task of entering the periodicals and books onto a computer data base was completed in 1983.

Dates: 1988 September 21; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Laura Shipman, 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C030
Abstract Oral History discussion by Laura Shipman on early Westminster social and commercial activities. Persons of note mentioned in the interview: Marion Moffitt, Francis Coleman, Albert Soloman, Margaret O'Gorman, Walter S. Rudolph, E. M. Williams, Clara Conners Metz, and Francis Day. -- Streets-- Agriculture -- Daily Farms -- Alfalfa Fields -- Orchards -- Schools -- -- Early Families -- Strawson -- Moffitt -- Soloman -- Rudolph Family -- Home -- Williams Family -- Farm -- Libraries --...
Dates: 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Losasso, Jean and George; Peters, Magaret;, 1975 May 28, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-155
Abstract

Interview with George & Jean Losasso Grandchildren of the Bowles Family and Margaret Peters, niece of Bowles . Speaks of Volunteer Fire Department;Community; streets, water maintenence, & other City jobs; Town Marshall.

Dates: 1975 May 28; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Mason, Margaret, 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C020
Abstract Harris Park Shopping Center, 72nd Ave & Lowell Blvd -- 7396 Lowell Blvd Karat Place -- Mr & Mrs Green white stucco bldg -- Balkenbush original dry goods store. Hauber Drugstore 72nd Ave & Lowell Blvd -- Post Office -- Morry's Variety Store -- Don Nelson Hardware Westminster Water & San District Office 72nd & Lowell -- Piggly Wiggly -- Bean Hardware (Bean, Peck) Harris Park Shopping Center, 72nd Ave & Lowell Blvd -- 7396 Lowell Blvd Karat Place --...
Dates: 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Mert Williams, circa 1986, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C043
Abstract Oral history interview with Mert Williams. Mert speaks of his parents Mr. & Mrs. E.M. Williams coming here from Kansas in a covered wagon in 1902 with their 4 sons, homesteading, owning a brickyard [one of the bricks being used at the College were made in the brickyard], family working for the Calkins farm, hauling freight, working on the Madison Orchards, delivering the Denver Post, Santa Claus, Westminster Grange Hall, Community Church, streets, City ordinances, water, early recreation...
Dates: circa 1986; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

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