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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Arturo Tapia, 1993 February 7, 2006 November 16

 Item
Identifier: UTEP793
Abstract

Relates experiences as a child including the trips into the mountains to gather mesquite and amole; discusses and describes life in Ysleta during the 1920's and 1930's; celebrations on St. Anthony's Day (June 13th); traces route of street car from Ysleta to EL Paso and route of Highway80.

Dates: 1993 February 7; Digitization: 2006 November 16

Oral History Interview with Aurora E. Perea, 1978 May 16, 2006 November 15

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Identifier: UTEP446
Abstract

Mexican Revolution, in which all of her brothers were killed; came to the United States; dedicated much of her life to religious work, including caring for orphans and the sick; Lydia Patterson Institute; ethnic relations; her work experience in Texas, Arizona, and California.

Dates: 1978 May 16; Digitization: 2006 November 15

Oral History Interview with Awalt, Aline and Russ, 2005 May 10, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-074
Abstract

Description of living at 7616 Bradburn Blvd. -- Rigg House -- England, Harvey & Erma. The historic home c. 1890 was given to Earle Stanley DeSpain and his bride Gertrude Rigg DeSpain. The home where the Awalt's presently live was on the property when the Rigg's purchased the property. Earle DeSpain was the son of Pleasanr DeSpain Jr. born in Harris, Colorado. They have been keepers of the historic home with tales of living there.

Dates: 2005 May 10; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Awalt, Don, 2005 August 16, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C069
Abstract

Oral history given by Don Awalt talking about growing up in Westminster at 7616 Bradburn Blvd.--Rigg Home. Ghosts -- Footsteps, Lady dancing in red dress -- Missing Items -- Door opening & closing

Dates: 2005 August 16; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Axel Olson, 1974 November 22, 2006 August 5

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Identifier: PPLDoh-v-37
Abstract

Computer Hardware: 3 Intel Celeron 1.8GHz/224 MB RAM PCs manufactured by PowerSpec, each with a Firewire hard drive (2 manufactured by MicroNet, and 1 by LaCie); M-Audio Delta Audiophile internal sound card; External Firewire Hard Drive

Dates: 1974 November 22; Digitization: 2006 August 5

Oral History Interview with Bean, Wyoma, 2003 March 28, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C031
Abstract

Oral history given by Wyoma Bean about her life in 1950's Westminster. Her husband, Gil, was instrumental in formation of the first shopping center in the area and also served as city councilman and mayor during the 1960's and 1970's. -- Shopping -- Piggly Wiggly -- Smile Hi Thriftway -- Bean's Hardware -- City Council -- Mayor Bean -- London, Sister City -- Banking -- Gil Bean, Board of Directors Wyoming -- Civilian Conservation Corps

Dates: 2003 March 28; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Ben Gallegos, 2004 March 19, 2006 August 5

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Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-6
Abstract

Interview with Ben Gallegos from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.

Dates: 2004 March 19; Digitization: 2006 August 5

Oral History Interview with Bernabe Solis

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Identifier: UTEP348
Abstract

Interview with Bernabe Solis.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Oral History Interview with Bernado Trevino Cervantes, 2003 June 30, 2006 November 20

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Identifier: UTEPmor11
Abstract

Mr. Trevino was born in Salanillo, Coohuila. He was hired as a bracero in Zacatecas and enlisted in Monterrey. He remembers being sprayed with pesticides at the border. He worked in Edinburg, TX picking cotton.

Dates: 2003 June 30; Digitization: 2006 November 20

Oral History Interview with Bernie Martinez and Natalie Martinez, 2004 January 16, 2006 August 5

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Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-2
Abstract

Interview with Bernie Martinez and Natalie Martinez from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community

Dates: 2004 January 16; Digitization: 2006 August 5

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Folk music -- New Mexico 488
Canciones 193
Interviews 99
Colorado 93
Alabados 85
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Denver (Colo.) 69
Westminster (Colo.) -- Biography 56
Westminster (Colo.) -- History 56
Indigenous peoples of North America 51
Mesa (Ariz.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century 51
Nevada 50
Mesa (Ariz.) -- History -- 20th century 49
Northern Paiute Indians 46
Northern Paiute women 42
Adams County (Colo.) -- Biography 37
Adams County (Colo.) -- History 37
Corridos 35
History 27
Valses chiquiados 25
Ranch life -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 23
Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Social life and customs 22
Hispanic heritage 22
Oral histories 21
Ranchers -- Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Interviews 21
Mormons -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 20
Steel industry and trade -- United States -- History 20
Colorado Springs (Colo.) 18
Inditas 16
Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 16
Alabanzas 14
Children's songs, Spanish 13
Depressions -- 1929 13
Entriegas de novios 13
Himnos 12
Romances 12
Bailes 11
Frontier and pioneer life -- Mesa (Ariz.) 11
Mines and mineral resources 11
Song in story 11
World War, 1914-1918 11
Central business districts -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 10
Cultural Identity 10
Decimas 10
World War, 1939-1945 10
Agriculture 9
College administrators -- Greeley (Colo.) -- Interviews 9
Agriculture -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 8
Authors 8
Anglo-American song 7
Cortez (Colo.) -- History 7
Homesteading -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 7
Los pastores 7
Montezuma County (Colo.) -- History 7
Mormons -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 7
Railroads 7
Teachers 7
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo 7
Agriculture -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 6
Central City (Colo.) 6
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 6
Gold mines and mining 6
Greeley (Colo.) 6
Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919 6
Race discrimination 6
Schools -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 6
Tiwa Indians 6
Tiwa Indians -- Customs and practices 6
Tiwa Indians -- History 6
Boulder (Colo.) 5
Cache la Poudre River Watershed (Colo.) 5
Civic leaders -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 5
Colorado Springs (Colo.) -- History 5
Miners 5
Recreation -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 5
Segregation 5
African Americans -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 4
Agriculture -- Colorado -- History 4
Architecture 4
Cable cars (Streetcars) 4
Cowboys -- Grouse Creek (U.S.) -- Interviews 4
Denver (Colo.) -- History 4
El Paso (Tex.) 4
Golden (Colo.) 4
Grouse Creek (Utah) 4
Instrumental music -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 4
Leadville (Colo.) 4
Musical groups -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 4
Puerto Rico 4
Ranchers' spouses -- Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Interviews 4
Ranching 4
San Luis Valley (Colo. and N.M.) 4
Theater 4
Water use -- Colorado -- History 4
Agricultural extension work -- Colorado 3
Agriculture -- Cache la Poudre River Watershed (Colo.) 3
Amusements -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 3
Dove Creek (Colo.) -- History 3
Education 3
Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.) 3
Farming 3
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