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Westminster (Colo.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Miller,(Richards) Joyce, 2004 June 18, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C062
Abstract Oral history given by Joyce (Richards) Miller interviewd by Bobbie Lowe. Joyce speaks of early Westminster, the social activities in the town, and the volunteer Fire Department. People of note mentioned in the interview: Earl Richards, Grandma Booger, Vic Wagman, Jerry Smith, Jack Couper, Leo Bryant, Art Zimmerman, and Mel Bryant. -- Earl Richards -- Fire Chief -- Sanitation Board -- Shoenberg Farm fire -- Social Events -- Box lunches -- Community Church bazaars -- Junior High plays --...
Dates: 2004 June 18; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Nickless, Lester and Elizabeth, 2000 February 8, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C019
Abstract Oral history given by Lester and Elizabeth Nicless interviewed by Bobbie Lowe. They speak about their early days in Westminster (1950's), the towns growth and organizations. People of note mentioned in the interview: CArl and Marguerite Hawkinson, Mary Ciancio, Mike Shaftner, Ben Teal, Don Hoch, Ernie Waite, Gil Bean, Bill Christopher, Ken Gay, and Harvey England. -- Infrastructure -- Streets -- Storm Sewers -- Water -- Grocery Stores -- Red & White Store (Hawkinson) -- The...
Dates: 2000 February 8; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Oglesby, Ron, 2004 February 21, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C061
Dates: 2004 February 21; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Ona McCrea Beauchamp, Marion Beauchamp, Duane Shipman, 1977 February 9, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C003
Abstract

7700 Lowell Blvd 1918-1925 Grandmother & Grandfather Miller lived in house. Farmed hay and alfalfa at the top of the hill north of 84th & Washington St Cherry Orchard at 77th Avenue and Newton. 9th Grade at 72nd Ave & Lowell Blvd Doctors in town were Dr Calkins and Dr Russell

Dates: 1977 February 9; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with O'Shea, ."Jerry" Malcolm J, 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C010
Abstract Francis Homes -- South of 72nd Avenue and east of Federal Blvd. Population -- In 1950 it was 1630 -- Mayor -- England, Harvey -- Day, F.M. -- Didn't want to be second class City. In 1960 it was 13,800. Recall Election June 23, 1959 -- Zoning Change at 75th Ave and Lowell Blvd -- Annexation at 72nd Ave at Wolff Rosewood Subdivision -- Installation of storm sewers. O'Shea, Jerry -- Elected to Council November 1957 -- Storm sewer problems so created improvement districts -- street...
Dates: 1975; Deaccession: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Patrick [Bowles], Mary, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C051
Abstract

Marietta Bowles Patrick was the daughter of Edward Bowles and Elizabeth Logan Bowles. Mary's husband, Thomas Patrick, was hired as town marshal and water superintendent. Mary Bowles Patrick said she remembers walking to upper School from her home on 72nd Ave. under rows ofbig cottonwood trees that lined Lowell Blvd at that time.

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 Rigg, Virginia #2, 2005 February 18, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C067
Abstract

Interview with Virginia Rigg and her grand niece and grand nephew Shirley and Bob Sheets. wrote Book -- After she was 90 years old -- took a class -- relative captured by Indians. Letters from Alma Rigg -- written when she was 90. Mother (Alma Rigg) -- gave piano lessons

Dates: 2005 February 18; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Rigg, Virginia #3, 2005 February 18, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C068
Abstract

Interview with Virginia Rigg about growing up in Westminster. Westminster Elementary School -- later renamed Harris Park. Piano Teachers -- Virginia Rigg -- Alma Rigg (Virginia's mother) -- Virginia's grandmother.

Dates: 2005 February 18; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Rogers, Sarah, 1999, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C049
Abstract

Sarah came to this area in 1936 from New Jersey-Pillar of Fire property; went to school there. Jasper was a minister however did other things such asran farm, milked cows; Born in Moffett Tunnel area;Jack of all trades. Sarah & Jasper were married at the Pillar of Fire Radio Station.After jasper passed away Sarah married his brother Norman Rogers. Original farm 92nd Ave. & Huron Street. Pillar of Fire property area.

Dates: 1999; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Ron Hellbusch, circa 1986, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C046
Abstract

Ron Hellbusch discussing water problems, reservoir, Director of Public Works & Utilities, pavement management, water taps.

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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