Telluride (Colo.) -- History
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A Biographical Survey, filled out by Emma Mary Nardin Oberto, on April 14, 1991. Includes Emma's genealogy--parents, siblings, husband, and children names and dates of births/deaths are provided. This survey was part of the oral history project, done by the Wilkinson Public Library, in the 1990's.
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This is the written transcription, as spoken by Emma Nardin Oberto, in her oral history recording, on April 14, 1991. The date of this document is July 1990. Emma was age 86 at the time of the writing. Emma discusses her childhood in Telluride, Colorado, during the early 1900's--including: the miner's strike from 1901-1904, the San Juan Hotel (started by her parents: Paul & Dominica Nardin), the San Juan Hotel, dances at the Liberty Bell, Swede-Finn...
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A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Friday Focus on the Telluride Housing Authority. Aired March 7, 1986, Ashley Montague interviews Pam Conklin (Pam Pettee), of the Telluride Town Council, and Michael Fagan, and Bruce MacIntire about Telluride's limited affordable housing and the future plans that the Telluride Housing Authority has to help the situation. Length is about 55 minutes long. Please see the transcription section for a complete...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired December 14, 1979, in Telluride, Colorado. Jerry Greene interviews Gene McLeod, manager of the San Miguel Power Association. McLeod describes the history fo the power association and electricity, in general in San Miguel county. This recording is damaged and has a low-volume. Headphones are recommended to listen to it.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory...
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Jerry Greene interviews Ron Allred on a KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, on January 9, 1981. Ron Allred's real estate investments are discussed, including the development of Mountain Village and upcoming changes coming to the ski area. Also talks about the upcoming development of the airport.
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Various historic photos of Joe Zoline, and other historic telluride people/figures. Telluride Ski Resort infrastructure and construction from the early 1970s. Narrated by Wiliam Senior Mahoney
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A KOTO reel-to-reel news archive #22 recording, from 1978. Total length is about 3 hours, 11 minutes.
See transcription for time stamps, to jump between tracks.
Tracks include:
1.) Report on the Grand Junction Office of Attorney General, by Jim Martin: 10/1978.
2.) The food co-op possibly operating out of the Reid building, report from Dean Randall: 10/02/1978.
3.) A report on creating the new Placerville Park with Robert (Bob) Dempsey and...
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A KOTO Radio show, from Telluride, Colorado, that aired 2/2/1989. Terry Tice interviews Mark Worth about being the mayor of Telluride, for 10 months.
Worth speaks about eliminating 9 positions for the town government to reduce the town budget. The town budget was in distress and there needed to be cuts.
There were projections of increase in revenue, back in 1986/1987/1988, that turned out to be false. So, the town budget faced a deficit in 1989.
He...
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A KOTO Radio show, in which town council candidates Jim Bedford and Jim Pettegrew are interviewed by Allan Gerstle. The date of the recording is 3/26/1986. These candidates are running for election in the April 1st town council election.
Jim Pettegrew starts out the interview. Jim P. has been in Telluride for almost 5 years. He is from Wisconsin. He works as a Nordic ski instructor and as a KOTO engineer. He also volunteers for KOTO as the weather...
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A KOTO Radio Show, called Friday Live, that aired in Telluride, Colorado on November 21, 1981. Jerry Greene interviews local dentist, Dr. David Mallette. Dr. Mallette describes his background, including his education and career. He grew up in Massachusetts in a small fishing village. He came to Telluride to ski and decided to settle in Placerville, Colorado. David answers dental questions from Jerry and then describes what he would like to see in...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired February 10, 1978, in Telluride, Colorado. Carol Ward interviews John Micetic about the following:
1.) Micetic's various interests, including the animal service, the fire department, and the town board.
2.) How the town board is changing. Randy King is coming to be the new town manager.
3.) Growth of Telluride: Micetic believes it will be a resort community and wouldn't mind if mining stuck around....
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired November 4, 1977. Jerry Greene interviews Roberta Peterson, a Home Rule Charter Commission member and the controller for the Telluride Company.
The interview starts with Roberta's background: Roberta is originally from Montana, but has lived in Greeley (where she went to school), and in Grand Junction. Roberta moved to Telluride in 1970. She enjoyed going to the Sheridan café back in those days....
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, in which Terry Selby interviews Steven Gluckstern. This interview probably took place in 1981. At the time of the interview, Gluckstern was the outgoing Telluride school superintendent. Steven decided to leave his position to pursue other opportunities and use other talents. He didn't realize that Telluride would come with a variety of personalities, since it is a small town. He was criticized as being too one-sided...
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From a KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, this discussion involves Telluride Town Council, Idarado representatives, and representatives from the State Department of Health meeting to discuss remedies for the court's decision on the tailings issue.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records...
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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash and Deb Laity. Topics include:
1/2/1991
--Highway deaths due to alcohol in 1990
--Development of Mt. Village and the gondola
--Coonskin Ridge development
--Search for Council of Arts & Humanities Director
1/4/1991:
--Sheridan Opera House auctioned off to the highest bidder.
--The recycling center is becoming a dumping ground for trash
--Access and grooming are hampering...
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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash and Deb Laity. Topics include:
02/12/1991:
Skier death blamed on high speed fall. Promoters ask for bigger stage in town. Park airport board passes the hat for airport security costs. County will hear concerns over wildlife habitat.
02/13/1991:
In the headlines in answer to declining revenues, local movie prices will be going up.
The county will look at Upzoning of...
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An annual KOTO Radio station show, recorded in February of 1993, at the historic Sheridan Opera House, in Telluride, Colorado. Sponsors mentioned include: Gregory's Bakery and Cafe, Telluride Times Journal, ASAP Business Support Services, John B. & Catherine McArthur Foundation, and Megatrends Inc. Features:
1.) The Deforsters band, specifically Nick Deforster, from eTown out of Boulder Theatre
2.) Cottonmouth (band) performance
3.) E-Achievement...
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A KOTO radio show, in Telluride, Colorado. Dates of the tracks vary, and most tracks were approximately 1983 or 1984. This is part I of public commentaries and opinions. Total length is about 1 hour 15 minutes. Tracks include:
1. Dance registration with Jeri McAndrews.
2. Food Coop report with Mary Cal Hollis.
3. Linda Miller on the upcoming election.
4. Joe Crain: clean-up Telluride.
5. Mike Farrell on the San Juan race to raise funds for skiers.
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A KOTO Radio show, called Showdown at the Sheridan, in which candidates are running for Telluride Town Council. The date of this recording is April 5, 1982. This debate takes place at the Sheridan Hotel, in Telluride, Colorado. Unfortunately, the recording is damaged about 18 minutes into the recording until about 33 minutes. Candidates mentioned are Mavis (last name unknown), Jerry Greene, Lael Fruen, Terry Tice, Lynn Rae-Lowe, and others. Topics...
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A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Straight Talk: Affordable housing. Aired January 29, 1987, and Jim Davidson interviews Tony Daranyi, Barry Tharpe, and George Greenbank about Telluride's limited affordable housing. Length is about 23 minutes long.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives...
