Adams County (Colo.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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