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Ernest "Dude" Todd reflects on his long life in Routt County.
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his life growing up in Routt County and voices his opinions on a variety of topics including changing values, music, education, and community development in Routt County in this interview with Mari Jo Hoaglund and Bill McKelvie.
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Margaret Rossi is interviewed by Mark Mccoy on the trials and tribulations of pioneer life.
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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.
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Ray Pedersen discusses ranch life, branding livestock, and the job of Brand Inspector.
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Perley Green and his wife, Bonnie Green, talk about their ranching life in rural Routt County in this interview with Russ Snowden, Tami Castle, and Bill McKelvie. Perley also explains his hunting guide and outfitter business.
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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.
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Kelley R. Shockley and Tanna Brock interview Dude Todd about his life in Routt County working in the Sheriffs Department.
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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.
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Robert James "Bob' Gilbert describes his upbringing in Routt County and jobs he's had. He shares thoughts about Routt County and his religious beliefs with interviewer Henry Root
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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.
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Bill McKelvie and a student interview Angelo Iacovetto and his wife Helen for the Winter 1988 issue of Three Wire Winter about growing up and working in Routt County.
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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...
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Wayne Whitecotton describes growing up on a Routt County ranch in the early 20th century. After leaving school at age 13, Wayne made a living as a rancher and coal miner supplementing his food supply by hunting and trapping. He served with General Patton in World War II. Other contributors to this article include Shane Jacobs and Russell Snowden.
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Margaret Alice (Chamberlain) Rossi talks about the trials and tribulations of being a pioneer woman. Includes a biscuit recipe from Mrs. Alva Jones.
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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.
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Wilma Marshall, Betty Niesh, and Jeanie Lodwick talk about foraging for local berries and the jams and jellies they make with the foraged goods.
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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.