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Anton Kline elaborates on his family history and describes the effects of the Great Depression on the family ranching business

Ordway Mellen describes his father, William "Sandy" Mellen's career as a scout for the U.S. Army and a rancher and his own life on the Mellen Ranch in Coalmont, Colorado.

Perley Green and his wife, Bonnie Green, talk about their ranching life in rural Routt County in this interview with Russ Snowden, Tami Castle, and Bill McKelvie. Perley also explains his hunting guide and outfitter business.

Anton Kline describes his life as a rancher, coal miner and artifact collector. He relates anecdotes about his father's saloon in Brooklyn and his hunting experiences.

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.

William B. "Bill" May and Grace May interview and discuss ranching with Ordway Mellen and Lois Mellen. Mr Mellen also talks about the life of his father, William Gilbert "Sandy" Mellen.

Pine Grove Restaurant owner Howard Lindow talks about the history of the restaurant and his experience running it with his son, co-owner David Lindow. Retired rancher Flossie Nefzger shares her memories of running the Pine Grove Ranch with her husband, Leroy Nefzger. NOTE: Mr. Lakusta's name is misspelled in the article, as "Lacosta."

Alton Kline describes events in his life as a cattle and sheep rancher in Routt County. He includes tales about the saloon owned by his father in the Steamboat Springs neighborhood known as Brooklyn. Includes a poem by Bill May.