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1. Issue #14, Spring 1981 - Shorty Hamidy Interview, Part 2

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In this interview with Kellie Shockley and Bill McKelvie, Joseph Remo "Shorty" Hamidy talks about his family members, their time living at Juniper Mine, and his experiences running Hamidy Hardware.

2. Issue #20, Spring 1985 - Eunice Dorr Interview

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In this interview with Michelle Clark, Mary Rose, and Marian "Sam" Marti, Eunice Door describes her role as a bookkeeper and office manager in the early days of the Yampa Valley Electric Association. She talks about how the arrival of electric power affected the lives of residents of Routt County.

3. Issue #18, Winter 1984 - Bob Gilbert Interview, Part 2

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In this interview with Henry Root, Robert James "Bob" Gilbert talks about growing up in Routt County, his time in the air force during World War II, and the automobile repair shop where he works as an adult. Bob also gives his opinion about the future of Routt County and Oak Creek.

4. "It was all elbows and grease then"

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Art Adams describes his experiences working in agriculture and mining in Routt County.

5. Issue #16, Spring 1982 - Ernest Todd Interview, Part 1

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Kelley R. Shockley and Bill McKelvie interview Dude Todd about his life in Routt County working in the Sheriffs Department.

6. Issue #04, Winter 1977 - Marie Stender Interview

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Marie Stender is interviewed by Letha Mack and Julie Lewis and tells about tells about her hardships in Germany during World War I, emigrating to the United States, and life on a Routt County, Colorado farm.

7. Shorty Hamidy

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Joseph Remo "Shorty" Hamidy describes his early life in Oak Creek, Colorado, and working in a mine and a lumber yard. Shorty goes on to explain his experiences as proprietor of Hamidy Hardware.

8. Issue #18, Winter 1984 - Bob Gilbert Interview, Part 3

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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Robert James "Bob" Gilbert talks about his school experiences, Mount Harris history, and his work in an automobile body shop. He expresses his hopes for the future of the Routt County economy and the value of education.

9. Issue #11, Spring 1980 - Sam McBride Interview

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Samuel Joseph "Sam" McBride describes his early years and his 38 year mining career in Routt County in this interview with Roger Muhme and Bill McKelvie

10. Issue #09, Spring 1979 - Pat Green Sandefur Interview, Part 1

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Pat Green Sandefur discusses her life and accomplishments in Routt County.

11. Issue #09, Spring 1979 - Art Adams Interview, Part 1

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Art Adams is interviewed by his grandson, J.D. Adams about working as a coal miner in Routt County.

12. Coal: The Cream of Northwestern Colorado

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"Coal: the Cream of Northwestern Colorado" by Routt County historians and residents Paul and Ellen Bonnifield describes the history of coal mining in Northwestern Colorado from the mid-nineteenth through twentieth centuries. It consider the impact of mineral extraction on economic development, the human population, and the natural environment. The physical text is available from the Tread of Pioneers Museum and Bud Werner Memorial Library in Steamboat...

13. Ray Pedersen Brand Inspector

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Ray Pedersen discusses ranch life, branding livestock, and the job of Brand Inspector.

14. Issue #11, Spring 1980 - Wayne Whitecotton Interview, Part 1

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In this interview with Kristin Bostrom, Danny Horne and Bill McKelvie, Wayne Whitecotton describes growing up on a Routt County ranch in the early 20th century. Wayne made a living as a rancher and coal miner supplementing his food supply by hunting and trapping.

15. Bob Gilbert

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Robert James "Bob' Gilbert describes his upbringing in Routt County and Denver. After serving time in World War II, Bob retured to Oak Creek where he worked on automobile bodies and repairs.

16. “I Made More Money Off A Fast Nickel Than A Slow Dime”

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Angelo Iacovetto talks about growing up in Routt County, falling in love with his wife, and the creation of "Dream Island" in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

17. Ernest "Dude" Todd - Three Wire Winter Interview

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Ernest "Dude" Todd discusses some of his experiences as a Routt County law enforcement officer and city manager for the city of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.