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The history of the Red Light District in Brooklyn, Routt County is described by Bob Swinehart, Dorothy Wither, and Anton Kline.

Gertrude Campbell talks about her days of teaching in Steamboat Springs.

Eleanor Bliss describes many of her varied life experiences including time she spent at Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp and The Explorers Club in New York City as well as her contributions to the Steamboat Springs Arts Council.

History of the Royal Hotel in Yampa, Colorado and its famous ghost - Rufus.

Directions and illustrations on how to tat and stitch.

Kirk Williams writes about rodeo sport rules, citing personal experience.

Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught. Upon returning to Routt County after the war, Roger held jobs with the US Forest Service and the Routt County Assessor's Office. Roger's wife, Lucille, (a frequent accomplice in his AWOL escapades) talks about her teaching career in one room schools...

Vernon Summer describes the early days of the Routt County community of Sidney and his family's part in the growth of the community.

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.

Lloyd Monger talks about growing up on a farm in Steamboat Springs and his experience in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving on the U.S.S. Nevada. He also discusses meeting his wife, Evelyn Monger, while in port at Long Beach, California, and starting a family with her in Routt County, Colorado.