Grand Junction (Colo.) -- History Archive Search Results
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Jennie Dixon describes her early life and family history, including interactions with Native Americans and her parents’ lives before living in Mesa County, Colorado. She discusses working as a professional printer for newspapers, and her short stint working at the Fair Store as a “floorwalker,” where she would shop undercover to catch shoplifters. Jennie also provides information on restaurants around Main Street in Grand Junction, local artist...
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Dr. Russell Paige and Lillian (Drew) Paige discuss the history of veterinary medicine in the Grand Valley, including the role of Lillian’s father Alston P. Drew as one of the first veterinarians on the Western Slope. The Paiges also discuss their various hobbies and their community involvement. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries and the Museums of Western Colorado.