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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: Marshall Young; Part 1
A native of SD, retired Judge Marshall Young, shares fascinating stories about the trials he served on and life in Rapid City with his wife Brenda. He reflects on presiding over the trial of American Indian Movement co-founder Dennis Banks and the…
Interview: Lyndell Petersen
Lyndell speaks with interviewers about his time in South Dakota. He includes stories about South Dakota Legislature as well as the Pennington County Zoning.
Interview: Gale Holbrook
Former County Commissioner Gale Holbrook shares memories of his time as a barge operator in China and the Philippines and his experience owning a 75 unit mobile home park during the 1972 flood among other reflections.
Interview: Phyllis Guenin
Adventures in Central Meade County are the focus of Phyllis Guienn's story. She shares tales of life at Union Center SD in the 1950's: from blizzards to rattlesnakes and teaching country school.
Interview: Marjorie Greathouse
Rapid City Centenarian, Marjorie Greathouse, comments on her great-grandparents travels in covered wagon from Virginia to Nebraska. She shares memories of riding horses to rural school, wearing flour sack dresses during the depression and many more…
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: 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: Helen Wrede
Ken Wrede, Helen Wrede's middle son, reads a script his mother prepared while she interjects additional information. Her grandfather John Richard Brennan was a prominent figure in Rapid City history.
Interview: Milo Winter
Milo Winter shares memories from directing the Stevens High School and Municipal Band. Special events include playing halftime at a Broncos game, performing at Mt. Rushmore and trips to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.