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1. 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.

2. Issue #09, Spring 1979 - Art Adams Interview, Part 2

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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.

3. 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

4. Issue #11, Spring 1980 - Wayne Whitecotton Interview, Part 2

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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.

5. 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.

6. McGregor, only memories left.

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Doc Utterback, Dale Bostock, and Maude Compenstine describe life in the early mining town of McGregor and nearby Milner in Routt County.

7. Robert McIntosh Collection Finding Aid

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Finding Aid for the Robert McIntosh Collection held by the Tread of Pioneers Museum in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. NUMBER: 74-203 TITLE: Robert McIntosh collection CREATOR: Robert McIntosh DATES: 1885-1931 MEDIA: Papers LOCATION: Collection Facility, Upstairs, Rack D, Sec. 1, Shelf 3 ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: Collection is open for Research and Use. Permission to publish material must be obtained from Tread of Pioneers Museum, Steamboat...

8. "It was all elbows and grease then"

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

9. Perly Green

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Perley Green talks about his experiences as a Routt County rancher, a hunting outfitter and a coal miner.

10. Issue #11, Spring 1980 - Perley Green Interview

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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.

11. Issue #14, Spring 1981 - Dale Bostock Interview

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In this interview Dale Bostock recalls experiences and events from the historic Routt County town of McGregor and nearby mining communities. Note: Interviewee refers to the Wadge Mine explosion, in error, as the Ridgemont Mine explosion.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Issue #11, Spring 1980 - Three Wire Winter Magazine

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The 11th issue of Three Wire Winter includes Sam McBride, Frances (Dorr) Wheeler, Perly Green, Cory Guire, and Wayne Whitecotton with fetaure articles on the Royal Hotel, Euzoa Bible Church, Professional Freestyle skiing, and a history of the Steamboat Sailors Football 1929 Yampa Valley Championship.

15. "We set up a tent, unloaded the truck and started building. There's no place like home." - Sam McBride

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Samuel Joseph "Sam" McBride describes his early years and his 38 year mining career in Routt County. He provides a comprehensive picture of the changes in coal mining and the need for and formation of mining labor unions.

16. Wayne Whitecotton "It was just life as it comes."

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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.

17. Mt. Harris: from Routt County gold to dust

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Former residents share details about Mt. Harris, a small coal mining community that existed between 1914 and 1958.

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