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Wayne and Helen Light remember growing up under two pioneering families in Steamboat Springs, CO.
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Leo Coyner describes his life growing up on a homestead in Clark, playing sports for Steamboat Springs High School, and working as a rancher and a coal miner.
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Jean Wren describes the history of skiing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, from the early 20th century to about 1977.
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Eleanor Bliss discusses the history of the Depot and its transition to a space for the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. Stan Whittemore, president of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, provides more details about the organization.
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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals. Also includes the poem "Mountains" by Anna Bowie May.
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Details about the founding of the Tread of Pioneers Museum and stories about the collection are provided through interviews with Irene Padgett and Jim Stanko.
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Steamboat Springs locals comment on the formation of the Steamboat Springs ski area and development of Mt. Werner, formerly known as Storm Mountain.
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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."
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Maxine and Gene Flaharty describe early twentieth century life in Steamboat Springs.
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Ann Rich recounts her experiences growing up in Steamboat Springs.
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Natalie Stanko, Bill Allen, and Katherine and John Sandelin describe Dr Fredrick Willett's medical career in Steamboat Springs and Routt County. Dr. Willett, a much admired physician and surgeon, spent most of his life caring for local residents often without charge or for barter. He opened the first hospitals in Steamboat Springs at his own expense.
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Patsy Scherar speaks about outfitting, hunting, and ranching on the Sunset Ranch in Routt County, Colorado, and what it take to make it profitable.
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From stories by Errett Albritton and interviews with Vernon Summer, Bob Wither, and Dorothy Wither, Rod Herman relays the history of the railroad that provided passenger and freight service to Routt County, Colorado.
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Hazel Nelson tells her life story about growing up on a homestead along Cow Creek and spending her adulthood in Steamboat Springs.
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Simon "Si" Lockhart describes life as a Pioneer child moving West, as well as his adventures growing up farming, making his first pair of skis, riding broncos and ranching in Colorado.
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Si Lockhart describes his life as a rancher and auctioneer during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl of the early twentieth century.
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Virginia Andrew and others talk about the founding and operation of the Unique Shop, a store selling antiques and local hand crafts.
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Ben Wilcox interviews Steamboat Springs Chief of Police, Roger Jensen, and Detective Ross Kelly, about the day-to-day police work and the evolving nature of law enforcement in Routt County, Colorado.
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Dorothy Wither recalls her childhood and the early days of Steamboat Springs in this article by Rick Tibbetts
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William B. "Bill" May describes the early travel routes of Routt County.