Describes Vickie's family history in Telluride, Colorado. Vickie's grandfather was a miner that immigrated from Italy in 1912. Other grandfather immigrated from Finland in 1900. Mother, father, and brother grew-up in Telluride. Telluride culture and activities in the 1900s, before the ski area opened, are discussed. The Sheridan Hotel opening is mentioned. Hippies versus miners, and their different life styles is discussed. The ski area opening and...

Recorded April 14, 1991 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Interviewer was Davine Pera. Interviewee was Emma Nardin Oberto. Transcription included. Topics: San Juan Hotel, Nellie Mine, Campbells Garden, Lizard Head: Emma reads a brief history of her life, written by her when she was 86. She describes her life as a school girl. She mentions hiking across the pass to visit a friend in Ouray, when she was 16. She talks about playing basketball in the...

Dated October 13, 1982, this is an oral history recording of Vicki Ranta interviewing her uncle William "Bill" Ranta about growing up in Telluride, Colorado, during the 20th century. For this recording's transcription, please see the provided link.