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Adams County (Colo.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

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 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

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 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 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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