Telluride (Colo.) -- History
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Lydia (Sitzman) Parker, a nurse practitioner in Telluride, Colorado, describes her experiences in medicine and those of her husband, Joseph James Parker, a medical doctor in Telluride and Grand Junction. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries and the Museums of Western Colorado.
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A KOTO Radio Show, called Friday Live, that aired in Telluride, Colorado on November 21, 1981. Jerry Greene interviews local dentist, Dr. David Mallette. Dr. Mallette describes his background, including his education and career. He grew up in Massachusetts in a small fishing village. He came to Telluride to ski and decided to settle in Placerville, Colorado. David answers dental questions from Jerry and then describes what he would like to see in...
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Kip Wood recites original poetry, talks about his life as a cowboy, and discusses his acquaintance with John “Peg-leg” Foster, Butch Cassidy, and other memorable and disreputable characters from Colorado history. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries, the Museums of Western Colorado and the Mesa County Historical Society.
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"Mission Statement
The goal of the San Miguel County Historical Commission is to preserve the cultural, architectural, and historic resources within the boundaries of San Miguel County. The commission was formed in 2000 to recommend the designation of historic landmarks and districts within the county. The members advocate and educate on matters of historic preservation and they help staff develop incentives and regulations when appropriate to enhance...
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Louis Balliger talks about his boyhood as the son of Swiss immigrants in early Twentieth century Telluride, Colorado. He also discusses his family’s struggles during the Great Depression, the influx of dust bowl refugees during that time, his career as a machinist, and his amateur woodworking hobby. His wife Elizabeth Balliger offers her occasional insights. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of...
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"Engineering; Planning; Surveying" is the slogan used on their surveys and maps. No website exists as of July 2019. The company no longer exists under this name. The new company name is San Miguel Surveying. Address given is 225 S. Oak, Telluride, Colorado 81435. Phone number is (970) 728-1128.
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Jim Bedford and Ken Mondlin published this questionnaire in the Telluride Times on May 31, 1973. They wanted to know what the citizens of Telluride, Colorado would like a town radio station to be. Other board members of the San Miguel Educational Fund, mentioned in the article, include Ed Withers, David Sklare, and John Payne.
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Will Watts talks about coming to Colorado in a covered wagon in the 1890’s, growing up in Delta and Telluride, and running away from home at the age of thirteen to work various labor jobs in the Olathe area. Edith Watts speaks about growing up on a homestead north of Olathe, encounters with Ute Indians, her schooling at the Number 8 School on Ash Mesa, and her work caring for children, sewing, and tailoring. She and Will remember life in Telluride,...
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Early Mountain Village development and construction narrated by William Senior Mahoney.
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This is the written transcription, as spoken by Emma Nardin Oberto, in her oral history recording, on April 14, 1991. The date of this document is July 1990. Emma was age 86 at the time of the writing. Emma discusses her childhood in Telluride, Colorado, during the early 1900's--including: the miner's strike from 1901-1904, the San Juan Hotel (started by her parents: Paul & Dominica Nardin), the San Juan Hotel, dances at the Liberty Bell, Swede-Finn...
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A Biographical Survey, filled out by Emma Mary Nardin Oberto, on April 14, 1991. Includes Emma's genealogy--parents, siblings, husband, and children names and dates of births/deaths are provided. This survey was part of the oral history project, done by the Wilkinson Public Library, in the 1990's.
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Laura Foster talks about moving from Pennsylvania to Telluride, Colorado in 1890, with a description of their journey on foot with two burros over Ophir Pass, and about pioneer life near Telluride, including the time she helped her mother birth a baby in absence of any help (some or all of which may be a tall tale). She also gives an embellished story about her time as a mining camp and railroad cook, and gives what seems to be an inaccurate account...
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Various historic photos of Joe Zoline, and other historic telluride people/figures. Telluride Ski Resort infrastructure and construction from the early 1970s. Narrated by Wiliam Senior Mahoney
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A KOTO radio show, called Friday Live, that probably aired in the late 1970's, in Telluride, Colorado. Jerry Greene interviews Randy King about his new career as the Telluride Town Manager. The recording length is about 28 minutes.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash and Deb Laity. Topics include:
1/2/1991
--Highway deaths due to alcohol in 1990
--Development of Mt. Village and the gondola
--Coonskin Ridge development
--Search for Council of Arts & Humanities Director
1/4/1991:
--Sheridan Opera House auctioned off to the highest bidder.
--The recycling center is becoming a dumping ground for trash
--Access and grooming are hampering...
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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash and Deb Laity. Topics include:
02/12/1991:
Skier death blamed on high speed fall. Promoters ask for bigger stage in town. Park airport board passes the hat for airport security costs. County will hear concerns over wildlife habitat.
02/13/1991:
In the headlines in answer to declining revenues, local movie prices will be going up.
The county will look at Upzoning of...
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A KOTO reel-to-reel news archive #22 recording, from 1978. Total length is about 3 hours, 11 minutes.
See transcription for time stamps, to jump between tracks.
Tracks include:
1.) Report on the Grand Junction Office of Attorney General, by Jim Martin: 10/1978.
2.) The food co-op possibly operating out of the Reid building, report from Dean Randall: 10/02/1978.
3.) A report on creating the new Placerville Park with Robert (Bob) Dempsey and...
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A KOTO radio show, in Telluride, Colorado. Dates of the tracks vary, and most tracks were approximately 1983 or 1984. This is part I of public commentaries and opinions. Total length is about 1 hour 15 minutes. Tracks include:
1. Dance registration with Jeri McAndrews.
2. Food Coop report with Mary Cal Hollis.
3. Linda Miller on the upcoming election.
4. Joe Crain: clean-up Telluride.
5. Mike Farrell on the San Juan race to raise funds for skiers.
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An annual KOTO Radio station show, recorded in February of 1993, at the historic Sheridan Opera House, in Telluride, Colorado. Sponsors mentioned include: Gregory's Bakery and Cafe, Telluride Times Journal, ASAP Business Support Services, John B. & Catherine McArthur Foundation, and Megatrends Inc. Features:
1.) The Deforsters band, specifically Nick Deforster, from eTown out of Boulder Theatre
2.) Cottonmouth (band) performance
3.) E-Achievement...
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This is an enlarged section of the Northwest part of the Lone Tree Cemetery in Telluride, Colorado. Includes plot numbers and a legend. Map can be zoomed in or out on, to view the plot number easier. The plot number, and the name of the person buried there, can be found in the Wilkinson Public Library's Lone Tree Cemetery Survey book (located in the Telluride room, call number: HIST 929.5 LON).
