Zimmer, Steve 2001-08-29
This interview features Stephen Zimmer as he discusses his life history and educational background and the history of the Cimarron, New Mexico area, the Philmont Scout Ranch, and the National Scouting Museum.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Steve Zimmer
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 29, 2001
Location: Miami, New Mexico
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:16:12 (1 hour 16 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; contracting polio; Learning how to ride a horse; Frank Hoffman; The CS Ranch; what he did after high school; Working at the Philmont Scout Ranch; History of the National Scouting Museum; Ernest Thompson Seton; Holdings within the museum and museum library; Kit Carson; Closing discussion
Access Information
Original Recording Format:
Recording Format Notes: access copy available in reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
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