White, Sam 1967-07-26

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Sam White relates his mining experiences in Colorado during the 1880s.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Sam White

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 26, 1967

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Interviewer: Charles Townsend

Length: 15 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Mining ore in Silverton, Colorado, Background, Born: Ames, Iowa (1861), Came to Colorado (1882), Mining activities, Early days of Boulder, Early days of Silverton, Early miners, First marriage, Second marriage, Prospecting supplies, Life of the prospector, Reasons for prospecting, 108 years old.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1861-1967

Bulk Dates: 1882-1967


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