Telluride Oral Histories

: George Kovich Stories (Written by Wayne Iverson); A document about George Kovich's life, written by Wayne Iverson.

: George Kovich's Oral History Interview; An oral history interview that probably took place on 2/4/1980 between George Kovich and Joy Poole, in Telluride, Colorado.

: George Sheahan's Oral History Interview Transcipt; In 1980, George Sheahan was interviewed by school children, about his life in Telluride, Colorado. This is the interview transcript.

: Goldie Porterfield Reece's Genealogy Survey; The genealogy survey for Goldie Porterfield Reece, taken at the time of her oral history recording (04/20/1990).

: Goldie Porterfield Reece's Oral History; Goldie Porterfield Reece's oral history interview that took place 4/20/1990. Davine Pera interviewed Goldie about her life in Telluride, Colorado.

: Goldie Porterfield Reece's Oral History Transcript; The oral history transcript for Goldie Porterfield Reece's oral history interview that took place 4/20/1990.

: Gordon & Claron Studebaker's Oral History Interview Transcript; The transcript for Gordon & Claron Studebaker's oral history interview, which took place in 1979.

: Grace & Harold Brewer's Oral History Recording in 1988; An oral history recording of Harold & Grace Brewer that took place on August 9, 1988. The interviewer is David Atkinson. The length is about 50 minutes. Topics discussed include: Grace's family history and childhood, including growing up in Ophir during the 1930's, Harold's move to Ophir/Telluride, how Placerville got its name, school in Ophir, the killing of Mr. Bash, the shooting of Mr. Oberto, dances in San Miguel City, Grace's work in the school and in the hospital, Grace's father's dance hall (in Ophir), prohibition, Grace's work at a grocery store, Telluride in the 1950's and 1960's, the closing of the Idarado mine around 1974, Harold's purchasing agent career at Idarado mine, rotary club in Telluride, The Elks and other lodges/saloons, The Rebeccas, Telluride's hospital, the mayors of Telluride in the 1940's, the parties in Telluride, Rico, entertainment was using playing cards and going to ball games (before TV), Grace's winnings at a casino, WWII and veterans, marriages, ranches/farms on Hastings mesa and in Norwood, Grace's parents and their work in the mines/Silver Bell Mill, and the Goldsworthy store.

: Grace & Harold Brewer's Oral History Transcription: 1992; A transcription from an oral history recording, that took place on 8/12/1992, in which Davine Pera interviews Grace and Harold Brewer.

: Grace Pierson's Obituary; Grace Pierson's obituary newspaper article. The publisher is unknown.

: Grace Pierson's Oral History Interview; Grace Pierson's oral history interview, interviewed by Davine Pera, on 1/18/1991. Grace recalls her life memories in Telluride, Colorado.

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