Interview with David Wright

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Item NumberPPLDoh-i-4aTime Coverage1970sDate Interview3/14/1976DescriptionOral history interview with David Wright of Elizabeth, Colorado. Mr. Wright was born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1943. He discusses making the transition from being a teacher in the California public school system to becoming a potter and moving to Elizabeth, Colorado in 1970. He talks about why he chose Elizabeth as the place to begin a pottery business. He relates some history of the town of Elizabeth and surrounding area. He talks about the population and economic conditions of Elizabeth during the early 1970s and of his becoming involved in local politics by serving on the town board. He says he feels strongly about keeping Elizabeth a small town and fighting against rapid growth and economic exploitation. He addresses some of the social problems present in the early 1970s| particularly unchecked growth, "big money" interests, the destruction of nature and community, and commuting distance. NarratorWright, DavidInterviewerGulliford, AndrewGeographic CoverageElizabeth (Colo.)Elbert County (Colo.)ColoradoGreat PlainsSubjectElizabeth (Colo.)--HistoryGreat Plains--Economic conditions--20th centuryGreat Plains--Social life and customs--20th centuryColorado--Politics and government--20th centuryCollectionOral HistoriesColorado Centennial - Bicentennial Oral History ProjectLanguageenPublisherPikes Peak Library DistrictRightsPikes Peak Library District| http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/Original Format1/4-inch reel-to-reel audio tape

Oral HistoryDavid Wright

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Date Digital7/29/2008Formataudiomp3File Name PPLDoh-i-4aDuration0:52:30Resource Typesound

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Interview with David Wright