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Oral history interview with Charles Innes Robson and Clara Phelps Robson, 1979 June 14, 2006 March

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Identifier: MHM2005-027-034-1
Abstract

Mr. and Mrs. Robson, along with the interviewer, Charles Mitten, discuss some of the first automobiles in Mesa, Arizona. They reminisce about who owned what car and what the roads were like. They also mention some early residents and buildings in Mesa.

Dates: 1979 June 14; Digitization: 2006 March

Oral History Interview with Charles McKay, 1988 October 17, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C063
Abstract

Family History of Church Family & Charles McKay.Mother (Ruth) met father on a cruise -- two children Charles born in 1940 and Berry -- Father was a salesman, furniture, manufacturing and wood carving. Area was all wheat fields, open fields grazing & wheat -- 150-200 calves in the pasture.

Dates: 1988 October 17; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Charles McKay, 1988 October 17, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C064
Abstract

Family History of Church Family & Charles McKay.Mother (Ruth) met father on a cruise -- two children Charles born in 1940 and Berry -- Father was a salesman, furniture, manufacturing and wood carving. Area was all wheat fields, open fields grazing & wheat -- 150-200 calves in the pasture.

Dates: 1988 October 17; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Christopher, Bill, circa 1975, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-157
Abstract

Bill Christopher came to work for Westminster in the last 1960's. Served as City Manager for 33 years beginning in 1976. As Assistant City Manager in 1977, Bill spoke of growth management, building permits, water, attraction of large corporations, financial planning, legal battles, City Parks, recreation centers, and shopping centers. In 1978 as City Manager, water-Standley Lake, sales tax bonds, 1983 25th Anniversary the City Charter, of 1985 train wreck and Westminster Artists Series.

Dates: circa 1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Clarence B. Robinson, Bernice Gillette, and Walter Gillette, 1975 July 1416, 2006 August 5

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Identifier: PPLDoh-vi-4
Abstract

Interview with Clarence B. Robinson, Bernice Gillette, and Walter Gillette from the Urban Renewal Oral History Project.

Dates: 1975 July 1416; Digitization: 2006 August 5

Oral History Interview with Clayton Banta, 1986 August 1, 2006 August 5

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Identifier: PPLDoh-iv-51
Abstract

Interview with Clayton Banta from the Pikes Peak Library District Oral History Project

Dates: 1986 August 1; Digitization: 2006 August 5

Oral History Interview with Clyde Denny, 1974 October 21, 2006 August 5

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Identifier: PPLDoh-v-14
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 October 21; Digitization: 2006 August 5

Oral History Interview with Concepcion Pulido, 2006 November 15, 2006 November 15

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Identifier: UTEP363
Abstract

The Mexican Revolution; The Spanish Flu of 1948; her immigration to the United States in 1928 and return to Mexico three years later.

Dates: 2006 November 15; Digitization: 2006 November 15

Oral History Interview with Couper, John

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Identifier: WHS-C033
Abstract John moved to Westminster in the 1930?s. John served on Library Committee in 1944 with Jerry Smith. He served on the Westminster City Council and was Mayor of Westminster from 1944-1946. He became the first paid night patrolman on the Adams County Sheriff?s staff for the Westminster Area. At that time Westminster had no police department and relied on the members of the Sheriffs department that lived in our area. He also served on the Westminster Library Board in 1944. John and his family...
Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

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Indigenous peoples of North America 51
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Northern Paiute women 42
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History 27
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Ranch life -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 23
Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Social life and customs 22
Hispanic heritage 22
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Ranchers -- Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Interviews 21
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Steel industry and trade -- United States -- History 20
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Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 16
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Children's songs, Spanish 13
Depressions -- 1929 13
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Himnos 12
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Song in story 11
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Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919 6
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Tiwa Indians -- Customs and practices 6
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Boulder (Colo.) 5
Cache la Poudre River Watershed (Colo.) 5
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Colorado Springs (Colo.) -- History 5
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Recreation -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 5
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African Americans -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 4
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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
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