Oral histories (document genres)

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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.

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Chaplain with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Served with the 85th Infantry Regiment at Camp Carson, Camp Swift and Italy.

Scope and Contents The interview provides information and personal observations Wineberg's experiences: Disk 1 Basic training -- Disk 2 Basic training, transfer to Camp Hale -- Disk 3 Camp Hale -- Disk 4 Camp Swift through first battles in Italy -- Disk 5 Various stories -- Disk 6 Various stories -- Disk 7 End of war in Italy and return to U.S. -- Disk 8 End of war and at home -- Disk 9 Camp Swift, Tex. -- Disk 10 Letters sent home -- Disk 11 Letters sent home. Disks vary in length from 24 to 60 minutes each;...

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Discusses the history of Arapahoe Basin Ski area in Summit County, Colo. and the Jump's involvement with the development of the facility.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Chase discusses her background as a playwright and actress as well as her experiences with the WPA theater, Broadway and films.

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Recollections of Federal Art project and of her father, C. Waldo Love's activities at the Museum of Natural History.

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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.

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Talks about family, traditions, customs, the Lodge and social activities.

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Discusses attitudes toward aging and memories of early life in New Castle, Colo. Interviewed by Andrew Gulliford, June 27, 1977.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Talks about family, traditions, customs, the Lodge and social activities.

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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.

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The interview provides information and personal observations about Soucek's experiences: climb to the top of Belvedere; friendly fire; leadership of Lt. Tiesmaki.

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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.

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Performance in Grand Junction, Colorado. Also includes interview with Norma Frahock on foster grandparents and Carolyn Owens, public health nurse, on well oldster clinics.

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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.

Scope and Contents The interview provides information and personal observations about Nancy Tarter experiences with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II: Nancy worked in the Signal Corps but had worked for the Associated Press as a telephone/telegraph operator -- she recalls one story of her husband sneaking back from a training exercise to spend a night with her, which was a court martial offense; .being assigned to Alamogordo, N.M. she wrote the first story, dictated to her by General Arnold, about...

Scope and Contents Morrell discusses how he became a skier at an early age, becoming a teacher at age 16. He volunteered for the army at age 18 in January of 1943 and was sent to Camp Hale. At Hale he became a ski instructor and a rock-climbing instructor. Later he served in West Virginia where he taught rock climbing and survival. He transferred to Camp Swift on July 4, 1944. From there he went to Naples and eventually to Pisa. He served as a stretcher-bearer during the fighting, often transporting stretchers...

Scope and Contents The interview provides information and personal observations about Morrell's experiences: joining the Division as a skier with 3 letters of recommendation; teaching skiing at Camp Hale; snow journey from Leadville to Aspen, Colo.; skiers as soldiers and relationship with officers; role of medics on the battlefield, aid stations, wounded (Part1); role of medic on battlefield; casualty rate in Italy, Belvedere, and April offensive; aid station at Castel D'Aiano; German sniper (Part2);...

Scope and Contents The interview provides information and personal observations about McKinstry's experiences: personal background and joining the Army; officer's candidate school and teaching map reading and math; joined the 10th Mountain Division; being sent to Ft. Bliss for target practice; participation in the "D" series in terms of clothing and movement; chemical warfare school at Rocky Mountain Arsenal; time at Camp Swift, Tex., renaming of anti-aircraft battalion to anti-tank battalion; transport to...

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents The interview was conducted with Lawrence Harter's wife, Norma Jean Harter. Mrs. Harter provides information and personal observations about her husband's time with the 10th Mountain Division; how the couple met and married; Lawrence Harter's membership in the National Ski Patrol and learning of the 10th Mountain Division from Minnie Dole; completing his basic training at Camp Upton, N.Y.; travel to Camp Hale, Colo.; being injured while a member of the 90th Infantry Regiment; serving in...

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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.

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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.