Oral histories (document genres)
Found in 437 Collections and/or Records:
Maribel Dieter Nilsson oral history
Maribel Dieter Nilsson discusses the Dieter Bookbindery Co. The bindery was established in 1927 by Nilsson's grandfather and located at 1130 Park Ave. West, Denver, Colo. At one time Dieter Bindery was the only such business west of Chicago, Ill. and employed about 30 people. Nilsson later comments on riding the Denver Tramway between school, home, the bindery; and discusses her Uncle Vaughan, who was a volunteer during the 1917 Pancho Villa uprising.
Marion H. Fields oral history
Chaplain with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Served with the 85th Infantry Regiment at Camp Carson, Camp Swift and Italy.
Marlin H. Wineberg oral history
Marnie Jump oral history
Discusses the history of Arapahoe Basin Ski area in Summit County, Colo. and the Jump's involvement with the development of the facility.
Martha Navo Kovich and Lillian Simmons oral history
Discusses nursing homes in Craig, Colo.; radical government and the John Birch Society. Interviewed by Randall Teeuwen, June 27, 1977. Includes interview with Martha Navokovich, Director of Senior Citizens (Craig, Colorado), who discusses aging and programs for seniors. Interviewed by Randall Teeuwen, June 1977. Also contains piano music and singing.
Martin L. Daneman oral history
The interview provides information and personal observations about Daneman's arrival at Camp Hale, being assigned to S-2 squad, experiences with "D" Series training, his relationship with Captain William M. Shepard and their experiences scouting and performing reconnaissance, heavy casualties at Mount Belvedere and now his two best friends were killed, death of Captain Shepard, experiences with Italian families.
Martin Leonard D'Ooge oral history
The interview provides information and personal observations about D'Ooge's assignment as a replacement officer, battle at Castel d'Aiano and hearing loss, German resistance at Lake Garda, reaction to the end of the war, Camp Carson, Colo., inactivation of the division after the war.
Mary Chase oral history
Chase discusses her background as a playwright and actress as well as her experiences with the WPA theater, Broadway and films.
Mary Elizabeth Love Cornish oral history
Recollections of Federal Art project and of her father, C. Waldo Love's activities at the Museum of Natural History.
Mary G. Wade oral history
Talks about early ranch life in New Castle, Colorado; neglect and loneliness for the elderly. Interviewed by Randall Teeuwen, May 7, 1977. Additional interview with Dovie Howard talks about her hobbies; budget considerations and health concerns. Interview by Randall Teeuwen in Rangely, Colorado, July 18, 1977.
Mary Louise Dalla Santangelo oral history
Talks about family, traditions, customs, the Lodge and social activities.
Mary Warrender oral history
Discusses attitudes toward aging and memories of early life in New Castle, Colo. Interviewed by Andrew Gulliford, June 27, 1977.
Maurice E. "Speed" Murphy oral history
The interview provides information and personal observations about Murphy's experiences: duties as a Staff Sergeant and responsibilities in caring for the soldiers assigned to him; being awarded the Soldier's Medal for saving several soldiers at Campo Tizzoro; impact the 10th Mountain Division had on the Italian front.
Memories of Isadore Bolton
Memories of Isadore Bolton and Yampa Valley pioneers. Includes recollections of people who knew Bolton. Interviewees include Farrington R. Carpenter, Claude A. Lukens, Ernest "Duke" Todd. Also includes biographical information about Farrington R. Carpenter.
Michael Graves oral history
Focuses on Frank Lloyd Wright; also covers classical culture, urbanism and the architectural profession. Graves mentions his commission for the Denver Public Library and predicts that the design will be extraordinary.
Michael Pergola oral history
Talks about family, traditions, customs, the Lodge and social activities.
Mills Craig oral history
Discusses aging in Craig, Colo., retirement, senior citizens, oil and coal developments. Interviewed by Randall Teeuwen on June 28, 1977. Includes interview with John William and Viola Bird on retirement and its meaning to them. Interview conducted by Randall Teeuwen, July 2, 1977 in Yampa, Colo.
Milton F. Soucek oral history
The interview provides information and personal observations about Soucek's experiences: climb to the top of Belvedere; friendly fire; leadership of Lt. Tiesmaki.
Mining in Colorado from Gold Rush Days to Oil Shale
The discussion covers mining history in Colorado from the gold rush to the development of oil shale. Part of the "Do you remember" series presented by Denver Public Library.
Monteray Park Jug Band oral history
Performance in Grand Junction, Colorado. Also includes interview with Norma Frahock on foster grandparents and Carolyn Owens, public health nurse, on well oldster clinics.
Murphy C. Williams oral history
Discusses growing up in Palestine, Arkansas, talks about various ministers who influenced him, also talks about his career and civil rights issues in Arkansas, Colorado, and Nebraska.
Nancy Tarter Oral History
Nathan E. Morrell oral History
Nathan E. Morrell oral history
Neal P. McKinstry oral history
Ned Blair History Talk
Collection contains an audiocassette of Blair's talk to Tom Noel's class during a tour of Leadville, Colo.; includes index and notes of tape content.
Nicholas J. Mueller oral history
The interview provides information and personal observations about Mueller's experiences: arrival at Camp Hale and difficulty with the altitude; mules and the "D" series; time in Italy and mathematical calculations used to adjust target distances; slides rules for calculating; laying telephone lines; Bruce Devens was the best soldier he had ever known; never being in close proximity to danger.
Norma Harter oral history
Norman W. Dorsey Jr. oral history
The interview provides information and personal observations about Dorsey's experiences: joining the Division at Camp Roberts and being sent to the Aleutian Islands; after Kiska Island, transfer to Camp Hale and Camp Swift; being wounded in Italy; respect for and leadership qualities of Colonel Fowler; attending the University of Texas and post war career.
Northwest Denver oral histories
Collection contains 19 interviews recorded on cassette tape documenting the lives of individuals living in neighborhoods of Northwest Denver, Colo. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Two cassette tapes contain a Tom Noel talk on the streetcars of Denver (1981) and Elmer Muth slide presentation (1981). Additional files document the organization: transcripts, correspondence, articles of incorporation, clippings, interview materials, forms.