Grace & Harold Brewer's Oral History Recording in 1988

Description

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.