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Glenn Edward Rogers talks about his early life in Cripple Creek and his military service during World War II. He discusses his early career as a biologist in wildlife management for the Bureau of Land Management’s Division of Wildlife (BLM). He remembers conducting deer counts on the Western Slope in the 1940’s and controversy around doe hunting season, the number of hunting licenses issued, and range deterioration. He speaks about the Division...
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In a three part interview with Mesa County Oral History Project folklorist Elain Thatcher, George Watts talks about his life and shares poetry, songs and stories. In part one, he talks about his childhood in Hayden, Colorado, the early death of his father, and growing up on a 200 acre farm. He shares several poems and stories, including some tall tales. He remembers the people of Hayden. In part two, he speaks about the importance of song during...
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Dude Todd talks about his experiences as Deputy, and then Sheriff, of Oak Creek and the many adventures his job took him on.
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Everett "Ev" Bristol, Eunice Dorr and Dorothy Wither explain the process of rural electrification in Routt County including the establishment of the Yampa Valley Electric Association and how the community was affected by the introduction of electricity.
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Lloyd Monger talks about growing up on a farm in Steamboat Springs and his experience in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving on the U.S.S. Nevada. He also discusses meeting his wife, Evelyn Monger, while in port at Long Beach, California, and starting a family with her in Routt County, Colorado.
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Alton Kline describes events in his life as a cattle and sheep rancher in Routt County. He includes tales about the saloon owned by his father in the Steamboat Springs neighborhood known as Brooklyn. Includes a poem by Bill May.
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Bill Lee talks about his experience working in Routt County mines, his memory of the Wadge Mine explosion, as well as his time in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His wife Lorene Lee talks about raising a family in a close knit mining community.
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Lou Wyman speaks about his hunting reserve outside of Hayden, Colorado, elk ranching, and stories about his outfitting business.