Schools -- Colorado -- Routt County.
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Ruth Carver Lawrence is interviewed by Grace May, Ginger Infanger, Tanna (Eck) Brock, and Bill McKelvie about working as a teacher and as the county superintendent for Routt County rural schools. Bill May participates at the end of the interview.
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Frances and George Wheeler, along with Bill May, are interviewed by Grace May about their student and teaching experiences in Routt County rural schools.
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Lawrence "Doc" Marshall and Clarice Lucille "Lucy" (Crisp) Marshall are interviewed by Holly Zeman and Letha Mack about Doc's childhood and life as a horseman.
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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 Bill McKelvie, Robert James "Bob" Gilbert talks about his school experiences, Mount Harris history, and his work in an automobile body shop. He expresses his hopes for the future of the Routt County economy and the value of education.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie and a Steamboat Springs high school student, Elaine Gay describes growing up in rural Routt County. She tells about trudging through deep snow to get to school and life on her family's ranch during the depression. When she became a ranch wife, she and her husband, Bob, worked hard to raise cattle and a family on their scenic ranch in Pleasant Valley.
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Zella Mae Williams is interviewed by Betty Dawson, Kalli Sanders and Tanna Brock about her life as a Routt County Teacher in the early 20th century.
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Zella Mae Williams is interviewed by Betty Dawson, Kalli Sanders and Tanna Brock about her life as a Routt County Teacher in the early 20th century.
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Hazel Nelson is interviewed by Fred Meyer and Bill McKelvie about growing up on a homestead along Cow Creek and spending her adulthood in Steamboat Springs.
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In this interview with two Steamboat Springs high school students, Elaine Gay talks about her family, their cattle ranch and the equipment used to grow and harvest hay. In the course of the conversation Elaine reveals her love of cooking and flower gardening.
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Hazel Nelson is interviewed by Fred Meyer about her grandfather Dorr and her life growing up on a homestead along Cow Creek.
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Gene Cook talks about his experience as headmaster of the Lowell Whiteman School in the 1960's.
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In this interview Albert Hitchens describes the 1884 origins of the Hitchens family ranch and life as part of a ranching family. The Hitchens are the longest continuous ranching family in Routt County. The family operated the post office in Pool, Colorado and later in Milner, Colorado.
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The 7th issue of Three Wire Winter includes, "Little" Dave Shoffner, Alma Baer, Hazie Werner, George & Frances Wheeler, Nellie Soash as well as feature articles on solar heating, childhood games, the Cabin Hotel, a Routt County gun collection, country schoolhouses, and a letter from the editor.
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The history of Routt County schools is explored through interviews with several Routt County residents.
38) Doc Utterback
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his life growing up in Routt County and voices his opinions on a variety of topics including changing values, music, education and community development in Routt County.
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Wayne Whitecotton describes growing up on a Routt County ranch in the early 20th century. After leaving school at age 13, Wayne made a living as a rancher and coal miner supplementing his food supply by hunting and trapping. He served with General Patton in World War II.
Other contributors to this article include Shane Jacobs and Russell Snowden.
