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Interview with Jane McDannald Russell, Kim McKinney, and Martha K. Rains, August 2, 2012

Three descendants of A. T. “Cap” McDannald, the last owner of KCR while it was still a cattle ranch, share memories of their visits to the ranch. Jane McDannald Russell, granddaughter, Kim McKinney, great granddaughter, and Martha Rains, niece share…

Interview with Darrell Windes, July 25, 2012

Darrell Windes, the original KCR Metropolitan District Manager discusses various administration aspects of KCR, including taxation, dues, and district lines. He also explains the different roles of the KCR Metropolitan District and the KCR Master…

Interview with Richard Gardner, May 28, 2014

Richard Gardner, preservationist and member of Golden Landmarks Association, speaks about his career consulting and preserving Colorado landmarks. He specifically discusses his research and work on the Colorado Freedom Memorial. Additional topics…

Talk with Rex Burns, October 5, 1986

Author Rex Burns performs a book reading and answers questions at a JCPL library in the 1980s.;2 streaming sound files (48 min and 21 min)

Interview with Judy Perley Janicak, Linda Shea, Karen Jeanne Van Gundy, August 13, 2012

Three descendants of James Adams Perley, who bought what is now known as the Bradford Perley House in 1895, discuss their relationship to Ken-Caryl Ranch, while examining old photographs and documents related to their family. (streaming sound…

Interview with Chris Pacetti, July 20, 2012

Chris Pacetti, the original Executive Director of KCR, shares stories about the history and development of KCR. He answers questions about his role in helping Colorado legislators establish standards and laws for Home Owners Associations. (2…

Interview with Bob Abbott, November 16, 2011

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KCR resident Bob Abbott shares stories told to him by his uncle, Jerry Hazel, a hired hand on the ranch from 1946 to 1949 including the fact that he did the original bulldozing of what is now known as the South Valley Road. (27 minutes)

Interview with Thomas Noel, March 17, 2014

Thomas Noel is the professor of History and Director of Public History, Preservation and Colorado Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. He is also co-director of the Center for Colorado and the West at the Auraria Library. He has authored or…

Interview with Barbara Sternberg, March 17, 2014

Barbara Sternberg gives an account of her life history including her experiences immigrating to America, and eventually settling in Evergreen, Colorado. She also recounts her interactions with the Cherry Creek School District, the Urban League, and…

Interview with Richard Greene, April 1, 2006

Richard Greene describes his experience living in the North Fork Valley. Discussions include historical buildings, former residents, and day-to-day life.;5 streaming sound files (31 min, 31 min, 31 min, 31 min, and 31 min)