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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…
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: 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: 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: Verne Sheppard; Part 2
Verne talks to Bev about his time as a broadcaster in the Black Hills. He remembers his conversations with politicians and entertainers alike! He also talks about some local favorites like the Black Hills Passion Play.
Interview: Eugene Lee Madison
Oral History Interviewer Bev talks to Lee about his father's time with Buffalo Bill, living on a dude ranch, and creating the area's first rodeos.
Interview: Groethe Family
Five members of the Groethe family are interviewed by Bev Pechan. The family had many memories of living in Rapid City, SD. They took turns speaking about what they could remember, and also spent some time discussing what one sibling remembered…
Interview: Clyde and Sue Gorsuch
Clyde and Sue Gorsuch talk with Bev Pechan and Kim Morey about growing up in the Black Hills area. They discuss how their families acquired their land in the area as well as what it takes to run their ranching operation on a day to day basis. The…
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: 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…