Routt County (Colo.) -- History.
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Leo Coyner describes his life growing up on a homestead in Clark, playing sports for Steamboat Springs High School, and working as a rancher and a coal miner.
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Hazel Nelson tells her life story about growing up on a homestead along Cow Creek and spending her adulthood in Steamboat Springs.
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From stories by Errett Albritton and interviews with Vernon Summer, Bob Wither, and Dorothy Wither, Rod Herman relays the history of the railroad that provided passenger and freight service to Routt County, Colorado.
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Ann Rich recounts her experiences growing up in Steamboat Springs.
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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals. Also includes the poem "Mountains" by Anna Bowie May.
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Dorothy Wither recalls her childhood and the early days of Steamboat Springs in this article by Rick Tibbetts
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"Homecoming: Soldiers Leave...Veterans Return" is an American Legion Post #44 publication written by Harriet Freiberger and Jim Stanko describing the history and contributions of Routt County Veterans from the end of the 19th century to the present day. Contents include specific individual stories and an overview of Routt County history within the context of global conflict.
Includes veterans registers, local newspaper articles, and images.
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Leo Coyner is interviewed by Dale Coyner, Lance Miles, and Jayne Hill about playing sports at Steamboat High School, his memory of the hospital, and hauling coal and ice in his youth.
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Ann Rich is interviewed by Tamie Sibley about her life in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Ann Rich is interviewed by Tamie Sibley and Bill McKelvie about growing up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Howard Lindow is interviewed by Jodi Lack and Tanna Brock about the history and running of the Pine Grove Restaurant for the first 26 minutes of the recording. Mrs. Leroy Nefzger is interviewed by Jodi Lacko and Bill McKelvie about running the Pine Grove Ranch with her husband, starting at 00:27:00.
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Bob Wither is interviewed by Bill McKelvie and Rod Herman about his memories of the railroad that provided passenger and freight service to Routt County, Colorado.
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Dorothy Wither is interviewed by Bill McKelvie about her memories of the railroad that provided passenger and freight service to Routt County, Colorado.
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Vernon Summer is interviewed by Bill McKelvie and Rod Herman about his memories of the railroad that provided passenger and freight service to Routt County, Colorado.
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Hazel Nelson is interviewed by Fred Meyer and Bill McKelvie about growing up on a homestead along Cow Creek and spending her adulthood in Steamboat Springs.
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Ben Wilcox interviews Steamboat Springs Chief of Police, Roger Jensen, and Detective Ross Kelly, about the day-to-day police work and the evolving nature of law enforcement in Routt County, Colorado.
17) Routes of Routt
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William B. "Bill" May describes the early travel routes of Routt County.
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Eleanor Bliss discusses the history of the Depot and its transition to a space for the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. Stan Whittemore, president of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, provides more details about the organization.
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Natalie Stanko, Bill Allen, and Katherine and John Sandelin describe Dr Fredrick Willett's medical career in Steamboat Springs and Routt County. Dr. Willett, a much admired physician and surgeon, spent most of his life caring for local residents often without charge or for barter. He opened the first hospitals in Steamboat Springs at his own expense.
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Pine Grove Restaurant owner Howard Lindow talks about the history of the restaurant and his experience running it with his son, co-owner David Lindow. Retired rancher Flossie Nefzger shares her memories of running the Pine Grove Ranch with her husband, Leroy Nefzger.
NOTE: Mr. Lakusta's name is misspelled in the article, as "Lacosta."
