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Oral histories (document genres)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 437 Collections and/or Records:

Forest Crossen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WH1378
Scope and Contents

Reel to reel tapes of Western Yesterdays, a collection of stories by Crossen based on interviews with old time westerners and pioneers; magnetic recording tapes of oral histories conducted by Crossen for Western Yesterdays.

Dates: 1974-1979

Francis J. Knauss oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH1-3
Scope and Contents

Recalls incidents of Ku Klux Klan's influence on state government and other activities of the organization.

Dates: 1963

Francis W. Lovett oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH451
Scope and Contents

The interview provides information and personal observations about applying to join the 10th Mountain Division; training at Camp Hale, Colo., Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Colo., and Camp Swift, Tex.; fighting in Italy; post World War II life, education and family.

Dates: November 19, 2015

Francis W. Lovett oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH226
Scope and Contents

The interview provides biographical information and personal observations about Lovett's experiences with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II: time at Camp Hale, service friends, stress, transition to civilian life and post-war career.

Dates: 2003

Francis Wolle oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH99
Scope and Contents

Discusses the life and artwork of his wife, Muriel Sibell Wolle and the collections she donated to the Denver Public Library, Denver, Colo.

Dates: Check date

Frank and John Dolinsek oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH391
Scope and Contents The interview provides information and personal observations about Frank and John Dolinsek's experiences: Aspen in the 1920s and 1930s; skiing and the development of the industry; early ski tow equipment known as the "Bow Tow"; A and T being used as a reserve infantry (Frank); leading troops at Lizzano, Belvedere, Pietra Colora, Mt. Nuvoleti (Frank); being awarded several medals (Frank); how troops saved the bridge at the Po Valley (Frank); Mussolini being captured (Frank); time in the Navy...
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Frank Deyoe Green oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH132-27
Scope and Contents

Discusses aging in Silt, Colo., memories of father who was a horse trader, World War I, changes in land and attitudes. Interviewed by Andrew Gulliford, June 29, 1977.

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Frank H. Mayer oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH81
Scope and Contents

Reminiscenses about being a soldier in the Civil War and his experiences in the old West, Europe, Egypt and Mexico. Included are tales of Buffalo Bill and George Custer.

Dates: Check date

Frank Romano oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH450
Scope and Contents

The interview provides information and personal observations about Romanos experiences during WWII, the Korean and Viet Nam Wars.

Dates: 2013

Frank W. Gates oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH2-10
Scope and Contents

Recollections of Federal Art Program in Colorado.

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Frank W. Miles oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH132-41
Scope and Contents

Discusses aging, education, and government in Oak Creek, Colo. Also includes interview with Miles's wife, Lena. Interviewed by Randall Teeuwen, August 27, 1977. Includes mandolin, fiddle and harmonica music played at Elks Tavern.

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Fred A. Rosenstock oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH2-16
Scope and Contents

Recollections of art and artists in Colorado.

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Fred S. Bartlett oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH2-4
Scope and Contents

Discusses the depression years and the Federal Art Project in Colorado.

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Fred S. Bartlett oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH157
Scope and Contents

Bartlett discusses his family genealogy, childhood, education, employment at the Denver Art Museum on the first tape; second tape covers the artists Bartlett knew, the stock market crash, the Depression and the Chappell House in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: Check date

Gene Lindberg oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH79
Scope and Contents

Lindberg discusses his career, Denver newspapers, and Denver personalities; also recalls events that happened during his tenure with The Denver Post newspaper.

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Genevieve Natalina D'Amato Fiore oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH186-1
Scope and Contents

Fiore talks about family, traditions, customs, the Lodge and social activities.

Dates: 1989

George C. Steele oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH-96
Scope and Contents

Steele discusses his life, the Williams Fork area, and ranching.

Dates: 1972

George E. Cranmer oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH59
Scope and Contents

Discusses Mayor Ben Stapleton; Gerald Hughes and his role in the Moffat Tunnel project and Cranmer's family role in the history of the cattle industry.

Dates: Check date

George H. Rosenfield oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH442
Scope and Contents

This oral history is an interview with George Rosenfield's son, Andrew. Andrew Rosenfield discusses information related to him by his father about the 10th Mountain division: breaking the gothic line leading to the Po Valley from the Apennines. Andrew Rosenfield also mentions a friendship between his father and James Rogers, also a member of 85-E.

Dates: 2013

George L. Brown oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH-47
Scope and Contents

Describes youth, education, career paths. Includes political observations about racial relations, youth, the aged, education and South Africa.

Dates: 1973

George Merrill oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH132-40
Scope and Contents

Discusses life in Rifle, Colo. since 1903 and life in a nursing home. Also includes interview with Pam Hine, Rifle, Colo. nursing home administrator. Both interviews conducted by Randall Teeuwen

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George S. Sisneros oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH299
Scope and Contents

The interview provides information and personal observations about Sisneros' experiences: early days before transfer to the 10th Mountain Division; military training, climbing Pike's Peak with mules; strategy used to take mountains in Italy; Captain Devens and Sergeant Kauzlarich of "C" Battery, Devens receiving a Silver Star medal, Sisineros and Kauzlarich receiving Bronze Star medals; building a communication system that saved members of the 85th; singing the Pack Artillery Song.

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George W. Bancroft oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH42
Scope and Contents

Discusses father, William H. Bancroft, and painting techniques.

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Gerald Q. Nash oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH341
Scope and Contents

The interview provides information and personal observations about Nash's experiences: early years; training at Camp Hale and skiing; combat experiences around Lake Garda; on subsequent trips to Italy he visits a house were he stayed; four of his brothers were also in various military units during WWII.

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Geraldine Angeline Pergola oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH186-5
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1989

Geraldine Short oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH132-13
Scope and Contents

Discusses role of the Council of Aging in the lives of the elderly of Meeker, Colorado. Includes interview with Mrs. Laura Davis, senior citizen in Rifle, Colorado, about Meals on Wheels and living in her own home and an unidentified licensed practical nurse (LPN) about what it's like to work in a nursing home. Interviews conducted by Randall Teeuwen.

Dates: Check date

Gertrude E. Moore oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH143-1
Scope and Contents

Moore discusses the Five Points Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, the changes in the population, her neighbors and her house.

Dates: Check date

Gladys Colette Bell Oral History Transcript

 Collection
Identifier: M1843
Scope and Contents

Bell tells of early education in Denver and Greeley, Colorado, early teaching experiences in Colorado and her years as Dean of Women at University of Denver with emphasis on the changes in college responsibilities and student relationship from 1929 until 1948.

Dates: 1975

Glen Chambers oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH132-7
Scope and Contents

Discusses agriculture, land ownership, development and government.

Dates: Check date

Glen E. Robinson oral history

 Collection
Identifier: C MSS OH298
Scope and Contents

The interview provides information and personal observations about Robinson's experiences: 10th Mountain Division's role in supporting British troops to prevent Marshall Tito from invading Italy at Trieste; duty related to the Korean conflict; training American troops and South Koreans.

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