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Waterboy and the Gold Glen Farnham tells a story of a waterboy who struck it rich.
Waterboy and the Gold
Glen Farnham tells a story of a waterboy who struck it rich.
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Tools and Methods
Jack Williams shows off some old-timer tools to the interviewer.
Food Storage
Jack describes food storage without electricity.
Taxidermy and Mining
How Jack's grandpa, Ulysses, made and lost money.
Fishing and Plumbing
Glen Farnham talks about sawmill, fishing spots, and wells.
Three Boys are No Boys at All
As a boy Noel Harlan fills up the water heater and learns a lesson from Ollie Handy.
The First Can Opener
Noel describes a puzzle as he talks about canning and lead poisoning.
Materials and the War Effort
Betty Shawcroft describes rationing of materials during WWII.
Carpentry Without Straight Wood
Andy Stahlecker describes carpentry and plumbing on the Medano Ranch.
Chores and Meals on the Medano
Jim Trujillo tells about his duties on the Medano Ranch.
Old Lady Palmer and the Black Diamond Mine
Berle and Barbara Lewis tell stories about mining copper
Old Man Black's Shoe
Ruth McKinney tells the story of the old Civil War prospector's shoe.
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Mr. Herard and His Tools
Mr. Herard in front of his home. Tools are lined up along house wall. (zoom)
Liberty, Colorado
Goods, materials, and lodging could be found in Liberty, Colorado. (zoom)
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