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Helen Chaney's oral history transcription, from her oral history, recorded 7/13/1990, by Davine Pera:
Chaney, Helen
OH29
1043 Ridge Rd. Montrose, Co. 81401
July 13, 1990
San Juan Living Center
Davine Pera
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OH29
OH File
74:54 min.
86 Tracks
Marantz
Track1
Intro
Track2
Tells her full name, birth date.
Track3
Place of birth
Track4
Tells about her father.
Track5
He was married in Philadelphia in 1905. He’s...
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Voice Recording
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
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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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Voice Recording
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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Voice Recording
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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Voice Recording
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.