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Westminster (Colo.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Schofield, Jack, 2005 June 7, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C056
Abstract

Jack Schofield moved to Westminster in 1939. Talks of Semper, Colorado[now part of Westminster] boundaries 88th to 112th Sheridan to Wadsworth.

Dates: 2005 June 7; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Schweigert, George D., circa 1978, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C057
Abstract

Schweigert, George-Principal Shaw Heights Junior High School 1961-1978 -- School District #50 -- Shaw Heigths Junior High; Orchard Court Alternative School - 1961 to 1078 -- Adams School District # 50

Dates: circa 1978; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Stanton Strawson, 1976, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C009
Abstract Oral history given by Stanton Strawson interviewed by Marion Smith who was employed by the City of Westminter to write the book "Westminster Then & Now" of his life and happenings in Westminster Colorado. He talks of many residents at the time he lived here and their importance in the forming of a town and the different obstacles facing them at the time. Some of the residents were Newt Bowles, Bradburn, Stuckey, Mrs. Van Scoy, Jess Bowles, Rev. Rudolph, Pleasant & Ben...
Dates: 1976; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Traver, Bess, 2005 August 9, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-047
Abstract

Interview with Bess Traver, moved to Westminster about 1947 with Husband John L. Traver. John was Fire Chief -- Volunteer Fire Department Bess had 2 sisters that were teachers in Westminster -- Rosemary Brrescia art teacher -- Eleanor DePalma was music teacher Started the catholic church -- started in the basement of the Presbyterian Church -- bought land at 72nd & Irving -- Father Bernard Kelly came from St Anne's in Arvada

Dates: 2005 August 9; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Vi June (#2), circa 1986, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C042
Abstract

Oral history interview with Vi June, Mayor of Westminster speaks of water acquisition, water reservoir, annexation & early problems the City faced with each.

Dates: circa 1986; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Virginia Rigg

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Identifier: WHS-C066
Abstract

Life of Rigg, Alma Rigg, Alma died in 1966 -- Flew when she was 99 years old and flew the route from San Franciso to LA that she had originally taken in stage coach. Children were Gertrude, Leland, Harrison, Virginia.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Interview with Withers, Thelma, 1999 September 22, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C012
Abstract Oral history given by Thelma Withers on 9/22/1999 as interviewed by Bobbie Low of the Westminster Historical Society. Thelma talks about the early days of Westminster, including her role with the "Westminster Journal", the Ambulance service and the local schools. People of note mentioned in the interview: Harold Sears, Smaldone Family, Joun Couper, Ray and Mary Neilson, Carl and Marguerite Hawkinson, Tony Gunn, Bob Hays, Joan Nelson, Evert Drumright, and Vernon Oakes. -- Westminster...
Dates: 1999 September 22; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U358, A Sound Model Digital Archive / Westminster Historical Society

Oral History Inteview with Rigg, Leland, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C054
Abstract

Interview with Leland Rigg, son of Alma & Samuel Rigg married Clara (Cram) Rigg. He talks of mud roads, John Calkins, Beatrice Emery, Mert Williams, business community problems, street improvements, railroad tracks, ordinances passed, Spanish Influenza epidemic after World War I, water problems, utility lines, telephone service, power plant.

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

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