A Golden Oldies interview, from 1979, in which Joy Poole interviews Walter "Shorty" Larson about his life in Telluride. Topics include: Smuggler Mine; railroad; depression; Ben Grimes; prohibition and bootlegging; Pastime Club; red light district; Pick and Gad. Other events mentioned include: Cornet Creek flood; Smuggler Mill fire; Black Bear Snow slide; Ajax snow slide. Recording is damaged in spots.