Speaking to the Future:
Douglas County Stories
The Douglas County History Research Center's Oral History Collection contains interviews from 1992-2006. Interviews have been conducted by DCHRC staff, family members, students, and people simply interested in the history of Douglas County. This page also includes interviews by the Highlands Ranch Historical Society and the Douglas County Historic Preservation Board.
These people have shared their stories with us. If you would like more information on sharing YOUR story, or would like to volunteer to help, call the DCHRC at (303) 688-7730.
Anderson Family - 1999.044
Helen Daley and Clara McClure Turner - 1995.040
Alan F. Elder - 1997.076
Highlands Ranch Historical Society Ghost Stories - 1995.089
Dr. Kirk Johnson - 1995.065
Col. Richard Kreutzer - 1994.022
Dorothy Roerig tells stories about Nighthawk and the Platte Canyon and her parents arrival in the United States and in early Colorado.
Kenneth E. Scott tells about living on a ranch in Elbert County, the World Wars, the Depression, and the history of his family.
Rose Schweiger Tuggle - 2003.050
Alvin Siefkas - 2005.014
Jane Simeth - 1992.007
Spring Valley Schoolhouse - 1994.033.001-007