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Found in the Archives: Lump of CoalCWu archvies has a lump of Coal from the Roslyn mines. Hear how it came to be here in this episode.
From Maurice Blackson
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Albert Stone Video InterviewAlbert Stone talks about his life. Albert grew up in Ellensburg and recalls working on farms. After marriage he worked in the coal mines in Roslyn. Later he drove trucks and worked on he west side of…
From Maurice Blackson
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James E. Russom Video InterviewJames Edward Russom (Eddie) talks about his life growing up in Ronald Washington and later going to High School in Cle Elum and working at stores in town while still in high school. He served in the…
From Maurice Blackson
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Fred Fischer Video InterviewFred Fischer talk about growing up and Roslyn Washington. He recalls his father, who worked for Northwest Improvement Company (NWI) as a fireman on the railroad.He discusses the mines and his brief…
From Maurice Blackson
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Braven Bendzack and Arlene Watts Video InterviewEmily Dalvit interviews brother and sister, Braven Bendzak and Arlene Watts. They talk about their family and lives growing up in Ronald, Washington. They talk bout the closeness of the Croation…
From Maurice Blackson
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Ethel Craven Sweet Video InterviewEther Craven Sweet shares about growing up in Roslyn, Washington during the boom times of coal mining there. She also talks about her life after leaving Roslyn and her career and various jobs. She…
From Maurice Blackson
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Rope Rider #9 MineRope riders worked in the coal mines at Roslyn, Cle Elum, and Ronald, Washington. They did the most dangerous work in the mines, balancing precariously on the hitches between coal cars as they wound…
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Don Hill Video InterviewDon Hill was born in Yakima and moved to Easton before he turned one. Don graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1955. He entered the logging industry at the age 10 in his father’s company.…
From Maurice Blackson
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John Cernick Video InterviewJohn Cernick Junior talks about growing up in Roslyn, Washington. He discusses the activities of his youth and notes changes over time in the culture of the area. He discusses life as a boy in…
From Maurice Blackson
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Rudolph A. Kovacevich Video InterviewRudy Kovacevich talks about growing up in Roslyn Washington. He discusses his family's Croation roots and ties to the old country. He shares memories of his grandmother and talks about her…
From Maurice Blackson
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Beverly Prkacin Read Video InterviewBeverly discusses being born in Cumberland, Washington and growing up in the cascades. She mentions her work life including running an airport and learning to fly. She talks about her Croatian…
From Maurice Blackson
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Sam Krahenbuhl Video InterviewSam Krahenbuhl talks about growing up in Roslyn. He discusses the variety of things kids did in the 1950's. He mentions the decline of the mines and changes in town. He mentions night life in…
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Fred Talerico Video InterviewFred Talerico discusses growing up in upper Kittitas county and all the activities for youth in the Roslyn. He talks about changes in the area when the mines close.He tells about his time in the U.S.…
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Paul Bechtel Video Interview, part 1Paul Bechtel acted as Director of the Physical Plant at Central Washington University, 1957-1988.
From Jon (LDAP) Belford
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CWU Commencement, 2013, part 3This video shows the Commencement ceremony at Central Washington University for 2013.
From Jon (LDAP) Belford
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Paul Bechtel Audio Interview, part 1Paul Bechtel acted as Director of the Physical Plant at Central Washington University, 1957-1988.
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