World War II
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Interview of George Sauer from his high school days through him being a student, then a teacher, a principal, and superintendent of school districts in Colorado.
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Rudi Schnackenberg is interviewed by Tanna Brock, John Weber and Mark McCoy about his time serving in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
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Gordy Wren is interviewed by John Weber and Mark McCoy about his time serving in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
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Art Adams is interviewed by his grandson, J.D. Adams about growing up and working in Routt County. Art's wife, Veronica, briefly participates in the interview as well.
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George Sauer reflects on his career in education and discusses his role as superintendent.
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Katherene Davis Harwig is interviewed by Kirk Williams and Tanna Brock about the history and management of Harwigs Saddlery and Western Wear.
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Gordy Wren, Rudi Schnackenberg, and Bob Krear talk about their experience with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
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Robin Olds is interviewed by Duncan Craighead and Bill McKelvie about his military career.
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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. 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.
10) 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.
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Katherene Davis Harwig talks about owning and operating Harwigs Saddlery and Western Wear.
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. talks about his military experiences in Europe during WWII and his veterinary practice in Routt County.
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Art Adams describes his experiences working in agriculture and mining in Routt County.
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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals. Also includes the poem "Mountains" by Anna Bowie May.
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John Fetcher describes his early life and education and his involvement in munitions manufacturing during World War II. After the war John and his family purchased a ranch in Routt County, and John went on to make numerous contributions to the Yampa Valley including establishing the Steamboat Springs ski resort.
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his military experience primarily as a veterinarian and medical team member during WWII. He was stationed in Europe during the war and remained after the war as part of a medical rehabilitation team in Germany. He also tells interviewer Mary Jo Hoaglund about his veterinary practice after the war.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie and a student, Marion Bain tells about her life including details about her administrative position at Manzanar, a Japanese internment camp, and her work as a cryptographer during World War II.
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Del Scott describes his banking career and explains numerous aspects of the United States monetary system. He tells about his family and his plans for retirement in this interview with Bill McKelvie and Damien Mitchell.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Troy Keller and Kent Fletcher, Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught and his participation in the campaign in Italy during World War II. Roger also talks about some of his hunting and fishing experiences in Routt County.
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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.
