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Winifred Bull recalls the childhood of her father, Dr. Herman Bull Sr., and his life as one of the original doctors in Mesa County, Colorado. She talks about the prevalence of Typhoid fever and waterborne illnesses in Grand Junction, known among doctors as “Belly Ache Flats” before the advent of modern water treatment facilities. She discusses her father’s medical practice, his love of horse racing, and how he rode his horses to house calls....
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Pioneer Frances (May) Dorr Wheeler describes growing up and raising a family in rural Routt County. She also explains her philosophy of life. Included are three of her original poems.
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Josephine Biggs discusses her memories of Cross Orchards and owner “Colonel” Bill Cross, horseback riding excursions, and the LaCourt Hotel. She also talks about her work with the YWCA during a time when many young girls were “getting out of hand with all the boys coming home” from World War I, Lincoln Park and Lincoln Park School, her husband’s development of the Lincoln Park Neighborhood, and some details of the home they lived in there....
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Story of famous cowgirl trick horse rider.
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World champion trick rider, Reva Gray, standing on a horse.
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A local newspaper listing of Reva Cordell Grey World Champion trick rider death notice
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Image of Reva Cordell Gray, World Champion trick rider AP wireimage death notice
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Eleanor Bliss describes her experiences as a student and a riding department assistant during the early years of Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp. Chuck Harrington explains the curriculum at the camp during the years that Stephens College owned Perry Mansfield.