Browse Items (60 total)
Sort by:
Featured Item
Interview: Jim Aplan
Originally from Ft. Pierre, Jim Aplan was a rodeo cowboy who grew up collecting arrowheads to pay for movies on the weekends. In the first part of his…
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: Jim Aplan
Originally from Ft. Pierre, Jim Aplan was a rodeo cowboy who grew up collecting arrowheads to pay for movies on the weekends. In the first part of his interview with Bev Pechan, he shares many tales about the rodeo life. Jim participated in rodeos…
Interview: Don Barnett
Mayor Don Barnett served Rapid City during the 1972 Flood. He discusses his memories of growing up in Rapid City, participating in politics in South Dakota in the '60s and '70s, and serving as Mayor of Rapid City. He also speaks about his time in…
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…
Interview: Ruth Brennan
Ruth Brennan has been a steadfast advocate and enthusiast of the arts throughout her life. She possesses a wealth of knowledge about many of the arts organizations and their histories in Rapid City, e.g. Rapid City Choral Club, Rapid City Concert…
Interview: John Brockelsby
John Brockelsby, lifelong resident of Rapid City, speaks about the beginnings of tourism in Rapid City. John is the son of Earl Brocklesby, who founded Reptile Gardens. Reptile Gardens is a popular animal park and botanic garden south of Rapid City.…
Interview: Dr. Bert Corwin
Dr Bert Corwin is an optometrist and farmer born and raised in South Dakota. His family settled in Rapid City in 1877. Dr. Corwin tells of his families' adventures coming to the Black Hills from Yankton. Dr. Corwin also talks about his optometry…
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: David Enos
David Enos was born in Rapid City in 1939. In his interview with Kim Morey, David talks about his early life in the city. Topics also include his father's work for Duhamel Saddle Makers, Hangman's Hill, the Red Rascal Club, and how the Cobblers got…