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Former librarian Davine Pera, of the Wilkinson Public Library, interviewed Larry Wilkinson On August 23, 1990. Larry describes his life and career history and how he began his life in Telluride, Colorado. Larry Wilkinson also describes the history of the Wilkinson Public Library. Please see the grayed-out tab, called Transcription, for the entire transcription of this interview.
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Bill Ranta's recording of his interview conducted by Telluride, Colorado elementary school children in 1980.
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An oral history interview between the Wilkinson Public Library's Davine Pera and Mary Baker, that took place on April 14th 1991. The interview discusses Mary's life growing up in Telluride, Colorado. Here is the transcript: Baker, Mary OH65 1144 Colo. Ave. Grand Jct. Co. 81501 April 16, 1991 Grand Junction, Co. Davine Pera 728-3632 OH65 CD1 37 Tracks 48:12 CD2 27 Tracks 44:10 CD1 T1 Intro T2 Early history of parents...
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An oral history recording, given by Lisa Bardwell, at the Wilkinson Public Library, in Telluride, Colorado, to George Bardwell. The date of the recording is unknown. The recording was created from a cassette tape and there are parts in the recording that are blank. There are 3 parts to this recording, as it was recorded on three sides of a cassette tape. The volume needs to be turned up because it was recorded with a low volume. The recording ends...
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An oral history interview, given by Davine Pera, on August 12, 1992 to Kathryn Olive Collins: (The "T" stand for tracks, but the recording has been combined): T1 Intro T2 History of parents arriving in Telluride. Mother's father arrived here from Iowa to work at Ptarmigan Lake above Tomboy Mine as a watchman. T3 Mother came to visit her father and stayed to work in a restaurant. T4 Father was born in Sweden, parents died when he...
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An oral history recording, given by Lisa Bardwell, at the Wilkinson Public Library, to George Bardwell. The date of the recording is unknown. The recording was created from a cassette tape.
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An oral history recording made by Avilena (Rella) Bardwell. The date of this recording is unknown. The volume is low, as it was recorded from a cassette tape.
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An oral history recording, that probably took place in 1979. This was side A of a cassette tape, owned by the Wilkinson Public Library, in Telluride, Colorado. The interviewer was Joy L. Poole.
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An oral history interview, that took place on June 30, 1979, in which Joy L. Poole interviews Tim Armstrong about his life in Telluride, Colorado. This recording was taken from a cassette tape, at the Wilkinson Public Library.
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An oral history interview, which took place on August 12, 1992, between Davine Pera and Grace and Harold Brewer. The length is about an hour and a half. Here is the transcription: Brewer, Harold & Grace OH78 1625 Dover Rd, Montrose, CO 81401 Aug. 12, 1992 Davine Pera 728-3632 CD1 42 tracks 47:17 CD2 31 tracks 47:14 CD1 T1 Intro T2 History of Grace's parents. Father came from England to Ophir to work in the mines. He...
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An oral history recording of Harold & Grace Brewer that took place on August 9, 1988. The interviewer is David Atkinson. The length is about 50 minutes. Topics discussed include: Grace's family history and childhood, including growing up in Ophir during the 1930's, Harold's move to Ophir/Telluride, how Placerville got its name, school in Ophir, the killing of Mr. Bash, the shooting of Mr. Oberto, dances in San Miguel City, Grace's work in the school...
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An oral history, dated 11/13/1990, in which Davine Pera interviews Ruby Noma Austin Adams. This is also available on CD at Wilkinson Public Library (OH CD 52). The transcript is also available (both in-print and to download) and provided here: Ruby's birthdate and memories of early history. She was born 12 miles west of town at bottom of Last Dollar Mountain in a snow storm. Names brothers and sisters. History of parents and grandparents. Moved...
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An oral history recording, given by John Stevens and Chuck Upton to Roy Elliott "Alley Oop" on February 28, 1995. Originally this was a Voice & Visions radio show from KOTO, but was turned into a CD by the Wilkinson Public Library. The recording ends abruptly. Here is the transcript: Welcome to Voices and Visions by John Stevens and Chuck Upton John introduces Roy Elliot. Mr. Elliot arrived in Telluride in 1939 and worked for the Telluride Mining...
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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.
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An oral history interview, that took place on November 9, 1990 between Davine Pera and Sylvia Blackburn. The interview is about one hour, 13 minutes long. Here is the transcription: OH53 OHCabinet 60 Minutes 2 Marantz No Address: 208 Halto Via Circle, Durango CO 81301 November 9, 1990 Durango Colorado Davine Pera 728-3632 Track1 Intro Track2 Early history of father. Birth date and place. Track3 Served 7 years in Germany...
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An oral history recording, which took place on September 9, 1990, in which Davine Pera interviews Rodney and Elliott Brown. Here is a transcript of the recording: Track1 Intro Track2 History of grandparents arrival in Telluride. Uncle Frank P. Brown was with the Hayden Survey party in 1870. Henryetta Cloud. Track3 James L. Brown was their grandfather. Track4 Named his store San Miguel Grandfather James L. Brown was on first census...
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The second part of an oral history recording, in which Lisa Bardwell interviews George Bardwell about his life in Telluride, Colorado. Brought to you by the Wilkinson Public Library.