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Interview: Vyonne Glaze
Vyonne Glaze and her daughter Amy Hendricks speak to interviewer with Bev Pechan. Vyonne has been a member of the Rapid City community since 1948. She…
Interview: Ailsa Snyder
Ailsa Snyder became a part of the Rapid City Community in 1989 after her husband finished his 21 years of service in the U.S. Navy. Ailsa was born and raised in Crofton, England. She served in the British Navy and was stationed in Naples, where she…
Interview: Ben P. R. Roose
Ben P.R. Roose shares, with his keen wit, stories of his grandparents, wolf hunting, Badlands agates and his hobbies of photography and old cars. He also delves into more serious subjects like the 1972 flood and the mysterious death of an agate and…
Interview: Betsy Best
Betsy's daughter, Leslee, interviewed her mother. Their conversation spanned from the first time Betsy met her future husband, Glenn Best, by catching a ride with him from Wasta to Wall, SD to the day Glenn passed away with Betsy remarking, "I want…
Interview: Bill Boylan
Retiree William Boylan’s family has lived in the Black Hills for six generations. “Bill” has served in the military, gone on volunteer missions, and written several books. During this interview he talks about the changes to downtown Rapid City, his…
Interview: Bill Duhamel
The Duhamel family has a long history in the Black Hills dating back to Bill's great-grandfather's arrival in 1857. Bill Duhamel shares many stories with a sense of humor. Topics include Duhamel Trading Post, Sitting Bull Crystal Cave and numerous…
Interview: Bill Gikling
Interviewer Kim Morey talks with Bill about the changes in Rapid City. As a Rapid City businessman Bill talks about different business ventures, like his time owning the local Harley Davidson shop, as well as how the city expanded and the impact of…
Interview: Carl Anderson
Carl Anderson talks to interviewer Kim Morey about his career in construction, building houses and more in and around Belle Fourche, SD. During World War II, Mr. Anderson served in the US Army in Japan, and recounts parts of that experience.
Interview: Carol Weiss
Carol Weiss was born in Fall River County, South Dakota where her family homesteaded in the late 1800s. She shares her memories of helping to run the ranch and her life in South Dakota.
Interview: Charles and Grace Childs; Part 1
In this first interview with Charles and Grace Childs, Grace tells the story of her childhood on a Depression-era farm in North Dakota, and meeting Charles during college. Charles recounts his early life as a train-hopping musician and joining the…
Interview: Charles and Grace Childs; Part 2
In this second interview with Grace and Charles "Chuck" Childs, the couple talks about their life after moving to Rapid City in 1952. Chuck was involved in the Minuteman Missile program. He also recounts his time working for the Boy Scouts and as a…