Remembering Salida
The Salida Oral History Project preserved the history and heritage of Salida through interviews of long-time residents and other knowledgeable people who lived and worked in the area. These are shared stories of their childhood, schooling, family, church, outings, celebrations, friends, hobbies, and events that still live in their memories. The interviews will be kept forever so that others can learn from these true historians’ words.
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- Interview with Mary Held
- Interview with Mary Held, b. July 17, 1912. Mary discusses her marriage with noted SHS music director John Held.
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- Interview with Mary Virginia Vigil
- Interview with Mary Virginia Vigil, b. March 5, 1931 and died Oct. 6, 2014.
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- Interview with Richard Robbins, Sr.
- Interview with Richard L. Robbins, Sr., b. November 29, 1926. Dick discusses his work at Climax Mine in Lake County, and working in the San Luis Valley as a diesel mechanic.
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- Interview with Robert Post
- Interview with Robert Post, b. Jan. 26, 1923.
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- Interview with Stan Provenza
- Interview with Stanley P. Provenza, b. Jan. 7, 1918 and died Jan. 23, 2013. Stan reminisces about playing for the Spartan champion football teams in 1933-1935 and attending St. Joseph's Catholic School and Church.
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- Interview with T. Rex Rhodes
- Interview with T. Rex Rhodes, born Feb. 17, 1925 and died April 13, 2008. T. Rex reminisces about ice skating, swimming, the ski train, fun with the Frantz family, and why 1936 was a big year in Salida.
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- Interview with Ted Argys
- Interview with Ted Argys, b. April 6, 1921 and died Sept. 25, 2009. Ted discusses the mischief he used to get into as a boy, life in the U.S. Army, and his career once he got out of the service. Interviewed June 24, 2003., Theodore G. (Ted) Argys, 88, a life-long Salida resident, died Sept. 25, 2009, in Salida. Argys was born April 6, 1921, in Salida to Theodore and Mary Argys. Before going overseas with the U.S. Army in World War II, Argys married Helen Rogers of Salida on Jan. 1, 1944. A new and used car salesman for many years, Mr. Argys retired in 1988. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, solving crossword puzzles and visiting with his many friends. He was a member of the local VFW post for more than 62 years and was a member of St. John's Greek Orthodox Church in Pueblo. from http://www.themountainmail.com/obituaries/article_8eefe124-dbab-5962-b205-ce604acc4988.html
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- Interview with Tom Bauman
- Interview with Tom Bauman, b. Sept. 22, 1939 and died June 24, 2012. Tom discusses his military training in Texas and his career at Climax Mine at Leadville, Colorado., Tommy J. Bauman, age 72 of Salida, passed away on Sunday June 24, 2012 at the Canon Lodge Care Center in Canon City, CO. Mr. Bauman was born September 22, 1939 in Nowata, OK to Christi and Hazel (Bailey) Bauman. Mr. Bauman was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 57, the American Legion Post #64 and a past member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Bauman served his country in the Army from 1958 to 1961. He was stationed in Germany. He enjoyed exercising, having coffee with his friends, working on the computer, hunting, fishing and he enjoyed cooking and being around people. He married Dorothy Gallegos on July 3, 1971 in Saguache, CO. from: http://www.lewisandglenn.com/obits/obituary.php?id=185472
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- Interview with Tom and Mary Jo Sandell
- Interview with Tom and Mary Jo Sandell. Tom was born July 15, 1937 and Mary Jo was born February 10, 1937.
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- Interview with Virginia Imig
- Interview with Virginia Imig, b. March 12, 1939. Virginia discusses her life in Salida working on City Council, and Salida-Aspen Concerts, and also her musical career with The Noteables.
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- Interview with Wendell Hutchinson - April 4, 2004
- Interview with Wendell Hutchinson, born September 25, 1924 and died September 20, 2014. Wendell discusses some family history, his veterinary practice, and has an especially gruesome tale about a cow and a hatpin.
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- Interview with Wendell Hutchinson - March 14, 2004
- Interview with Wendell Hutchinson, born 9/25/1924 and died 9/20/2014. Wendell reminisces about attending Valley View School, the 'Bloody Espinosas', and chores at the Hutchinson Ranch.