The BHA Oral History Project's aim is to understand and share more of Breckenridge’s contemporary history and culture, specifically from the late 1950s until the 1990s. The recorded interviews help BHA preserve its “contemporary” history and memorialize the highlights, challenges and developments that shaped Breckenridge and its community.
Breckenridge HistoryInterview with Dr. John Warner. Warner was a dentist and former mayor of Breckenridge.
Warner, JohnA three-part interview with John Warner.
Warner, JohnPart one of a three-part interview with John Warner focusing on his early time in Summit County beginning in 1980. Topics include the establishment of Warner's dental practice in Breckenridge.
Warner, JohnPart two of a three-part interview with John Warner. Topics include the culture and influential people in Breckenridge in the 1980s.
Warner, JohnPart three of a three-part interview with Dr. John Warner. This portion of the interview focuses on a baseball camp in Breckenridge. Warner attended with his brother in 1965.
Warner, JohnInterviews with David and Meg Lass.
Lass, DavidA two-part interview with David and Meg Lass conducted 2018-01-10.
Lass, DavidPart 1 of an interview with David and Meg Lass. Topics include town life in the 1970s when David and Meg arrived in Breckenridge, including the development of the arts scene, especially the film festival origins.
Lass, DavidThis portion of the interview focuses on Sheriff Bob Farris who was the first black sheriff in Breckenridge, from 1975-83, while David Lass was a lawyer.
Lass, DavidTwo-part interview with Jim Salestrom
Salestrom, JimA two-part interview with Jim Salestrom conducted 2018-01-10.
Salestrom, JimPart 1 of an interview with Jim Salestrom focusing on the 1970s when Salestrom arrived in Breckenridge. Salestrom came to the area with his band in 1973 and moved to Breckenridge in 1978. Also discusses homes moved from the former town of Dillon site.
Salestrom, JimPart 2 of an interview with Jim Salestrom. Topics include Father Dyer Church, its founder and ministers. Salestrom performs original songs written about the area and its history.
Salestrom, JimInterviews with Frank and Karen Comstock.
Comstock, FrankA two-part interview with Frank and Karen Comstock conducted 2021-07-26.
Comstock, FrankPart 1 of an interview with Frank Comstock focusing on mining history in the 1960s, as well as social life in the county.
Comstock, FrankPart 2 of an interview with Frank Comstock focusing on construction in the Breckenridge area starting in 1969. Comstock worked drywall when he first arrived in the county, working on early construction for the ski resort and the belltower.
Comstock, FrankInterviews with Gary Roberts. Interviews are largely focused on water infrastructure in Summit County, including information on the construction of Dillon Dam and how Breckenridge gets its water.
Roberts, GaryAn interview with Gary Roberts conducted 2018-01-25.
Roberts, Gary