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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: 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: 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 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: 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: Charlie Smith
Bev Pechan and Kim Morey interview Charlie Smith along with his son Ken Smith. In the interview, Charlie relates childhood stories about his birthplace, Jackson, Mississippi. He tells of his time in the Army Air Corps during World War II and how he…
Interview: Christopher Runnalls
Christopher talks about his life in South Dakota.
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…