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Local residents Heinz and Ruth Schirr are interviewed by Jay Sandelin about their experiences living in World War II Germany and immigrating to Steamboat Springs.
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Aldis Klumker describes his early life in rural Routt County and his time in the United States Army during the Pacific campaign in World War II. After the war Aldis had many jobs around Routt County including owning two cafes, Skee Inn Cafe and Town House Cafe. His interest in softball was recognized by the City of Steamboat Springs which named Klumker Field in his honor.
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In this interview Aldis Klumker talks about his family, growing up in Toponas during the Great Depression, and his U.S. Army service during World War II. He mentions owning the Skee Inn Cafe and the Town House Cafe in Steamboat Springs.
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In this interview with Henry Root, Robert James "Bob" Gilbert talks about growing up in Routt County, his time in the air force during World War II, and the automobile repair shop where he works as an adult. Bob also gives his opinion about the future of Routt County and Oak Creek.
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In this interview with Cathy (Klebba) Hutchinson and Tanna (Eck) Brock, Keith Selbe shares memories about experiences he had growing up in Kansas and stories about his life after he moved to Steamboat Springs. Anne Selbe adds details to Keith's story.
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Local residents Heinz and Ruth Schirr are interviewed by Jay Sandelin about their experiences living in World War II Germany and immigrating to Steamboat Springs.
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In this interview with Tommy Sharp and Bill McKelvie, John Fetcher describes his early life and education and his involvement in munitions manufacturing during World War II. After the war John and his family purchased a ranch in Routt County and learned about the reality of the cattle business.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Errold Hitchens talks about his experiences growing up on the Hitchens ranch, and memories of his father. Errold explains the economics of the cattle ranching business and expresses his worries about the U.S. economy in 1985.
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In this interview with Bridgett Kelly, Gordy Wren outlines his experiences as a ski jumper and slalom skier including his participation in the 1948 Winter Olympics. He talks about the early ski area development on Mount Werner. He describes his children and their interest in skiing.
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In this interview Gordy Wren talks about the early history of ski jumping in Steamboat Springs. He describes his experiences and mentions many local skiers who competed with him.
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Bob Swinehart is interviewed by Bill McKelvie, Jolene (Stetson) Linke and Curtis Laisle about his long life in Routt County.
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Local residents Heinz and Ruth Schirr describe their experiences living in World War II Germany and immigrating to Steamboat Springs.
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Keith Selbe explains how the Dust Bowl/Great Depression led to his migration with his wife, Anne, to Routt County where he established his cattle ranch and worked for Continental Oil Company (now Conoco).
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Richard Henry Gilbert describes his experiences in the Philippines prior to and during the early part of World War II. He also explains his life in a Japanese prisoner of war camp.
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Sven Wiik describes the life experiences that led him to become a renowned cross-country ski coach, the owner of the Scandinavian Lodge in Steamboat Springs, and a member of the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum/Hall of Fame.
36) Roger Butler
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Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught. Upon returning to Routt County after the war, Roger held jobs with the US Forest Service and the Routt County Assessor's Office. Roger's wife, Lucille, (a frequent accomplice in his AWOL escapades) talks about her teaching career in one room schools...
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Lloyd Monger talks about growing up on a farm in Steamboat Springs and his experience in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving on the U.S.S. Nevada. He also discusses meeting his wife, Evelyn Monger, while in port at Long Beach, California, and starting a family with her in Routt County, Colorado.
38) Aldis Klumker
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Aldis Klumker describes his early life in rural Routt County and his time in the United States Army during the Pacific campaign in World War II. After the war Aldis had many jobs around Routt County including owning two cafes, Skee Inn Cafe and Town House Cafe. His interest in softball was recognized by the City of Steamboat Springs which named Klumker Field in his honor.
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Brigadier General Robin Olds discusses his 30 year career in the military and his thoughts on the Vietnam War.
40) Del Scott
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Del Scott describes his banking career and explains numerous aspects of the United States monetary system. He tells about his family and his plans for retirement.
