Stone, Alice 1967-07-14
"Grandma" Alice Stone, former chief cook for the Carter Mine near Ohio City, discusses the Carter family and events at the mine.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Alice Stone
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 14, 1967
Location: Ohio City, Colorado
Interviewer: Charles Townsend
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Chief cook for the mine (1941-42),
Daily routine,
Food and cooking in the mine camp,
C. M. Carter and the Carter family,
Former population of Ohio City,
National and ethnic groups,
Practical trick on "Frenchy",
Pilfering of food at night,
Operation of the Carter Mine,
Building at the mine camp,
Carter’s home and background,
Early mining efforts,
William D. and Leone Murdy,
The Carter estate,
Jone Webb (present at interview),
Pay scale,
Products of the mine,
Gold bricks,
Charles Stone, former miner,
Accident at the mine,
Two men killed,
Car accident of Mrs. Stone.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: ?-1940s
Bulk Dates: 1940s
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