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Robin Olds is interviewed by Duncan Craighead and Bill McKelvie about his military career.
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In this interview with Kristin Bostrom, Danny Horne and Bill McKelvie, Wayne Whitecotton describes growing up on a Routt County ranch in the early 20th century. After leaving school at age 13, Wayne made a living as a rancher and coal miner supplementing his food supply by hunting and trapping. He served with General Patton in World War II.
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his military experience primarily as a veterinarian and medical team member during WWII. He was stationed in Europe during the war and remained after the war as part of a medical rehabilitation team in Germany. He also tells interviewer Mary Jo Hoaglund about his veterinary practice after the war.
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Gordy Wren is interviewed by John Weber and Mark McCoy about his time serving in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
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Rudi Schnackenberg is interviewed by Tanna Brock, John Weber and Mark McCoy about his time serving in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
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Local residents Heinz and Ruth Schirr are interviewed by Jay Sandelin about their experiences living in World War II Germany and immigrating to Steamboat Springs.
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Local residents Heinz and Ruth Schirr are interviewed by Jay Sandelin about their experiences living in World War II Germany and immigrating to Steamboat Springs.
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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals.
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In this interview with Cathy (Klebba) Hutchinson and Tanna (Eck) Brock, Keith Selbe shares memories about experiences he had growing up in Kansas and stories about his life after he moved to Steamboat Springs. Anne Selbe adds details to Keith's story.
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In this interview Aldis Klumker talks about his family, growing up in Toponas during the Great Depression, and his U.S. Army service during World War II. He mentions owning the Skee Inn Cafe and the Town House Cafe in Steamboat Springs.
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Aldis Klumker describes his early life in rural Routt County and his time in the United States Army during the Pacific campaign in World War II. After the war Aldis had many jobs around Routt County including owning two cafes, Skee Inn Cafe and Town House Cafe. His interest in softball was recognized by the City of Steamboat Springs which named Klumker Field in his honor.
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In this interview with Henry Root, Robert James "Bob" Gilbert talks about growing up in Routt County, his time in the air force during World War II, and the automobile repair shop where he works as an adult. Bob also gives his opinion about the future of Routt County and Oak Creek.
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Del Scott describes his banking career and explains numerous aspects of the United States monetary system. He tells about his family and his plans for retirement in this interview with Bill McKelvie and Damien Mitchell.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Errold Hitchens talks about his experiences growing up on the Hitchens ranch, and memories of his father. Errold explains the economics of the cattle ranching business and expresses his worries about the U.S. economy in 1985.
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In this interview with Michelle Clark, Mary Rose, and Marian "Sam" Marti, Eunice Door describes her role as a bookkeeper and office manager in the early days of the Yampa Valley Electric Association. She talks about how the arrival of electric power affected the lives of residents of Routt County.
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In this interview with Tommy Sharp and Bill McKelvie, John Fetcher describes his early life and education and his involvement in munitions manufacturing during World War II. After the war John and his family purchased a ranch in Routt County and learned about the reality of the cattle business.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Troy Keller and Kent Fletcher, Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught and his participation in the campaign in Italy during World War II. Roger also talks about some of his hunting and fishing experiences in Routt County.
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John Fetcher describes his early life and education and his involvement in munitions manufacturing during World War II. After the war John and his family purchased a ranch in Routt County, and John went on to make numerous contributions to the Yampa Valley including establishing the Steamboat Springs ski resort.
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Keith Selbe explains how the Dust Bowl/Great Depression led to his migration with his wife, Anne, to Routt County where he established his cattle ranch and worked for Continental Oil Company (now Conoco).
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Bill Lee talks about his experience working in Routt County mines, his memory of the Wadge Mine explosion, as well as his time in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His wife Lorene Lee talks about raising a family in a close knit mining community.
