Item NumberPPLDoh-iv-30Date1975-01-27DescriptionInterview with William Holmes of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Holmes talks about his family’s ranch near Fountain, Colorado, established in 1871. He provides details concerning the purchase and establishment of the H.O.P. ranch, prior to founding of Colorado Springs. He describes life on the ranch, cattle drives, schooling, and early rodeos in the area. He also remembers some of the cowboys who worked at the ranch, and many of the early visits by Ute Indians. Portions of the interview include Mrs. Holmes discussing her time as a teacher in the local schoolhouse and her memories of the family ranch. CreatorHolmes, William C.ContributorsHartung, AnnLocationEl Paso County (Colo.)Fountain (Colo.)CollectionPikes Peak Library District Oral History ProjectOral HistoriesLanguage enPublisher Pikes Peak Library DistrictRightshttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/Original Formattext
Holmes, William C., Interview with William C. Holmes (1975-01-27). PPLD Digital Collections, accessed 23/01/2025, https://digitalcollections.ppld.org/nodes/view/809571
