Local history is curious these days.A few years back, I spent some time
converting taped oral histories for a few
museums and libraries locally.
Listening to one, I heard a conversation
about this man in the pamphlet. I asked
around and the descendant from the family
this man worked for, lived here in this county.
I mentioned this story to the person in charge
of the discs being converted, and let her know
that if someone would write a small blurb in
the local paper about something in these
tapes to inspire people to listen, it would be
helpful, rather than simply sitting on a shelf.
Up to this date, many years later, nothing.
Oh well.
Here's the long and short of it:
Charlie Glass died in 1937.
He was the foreman on the Oscar L Turner ranch,
which spanned from eastern Utah, to western Colorado,
plus some land leased from the Indians and federal govt.
The man on the tape was Turners son, and reflected
on riding with Glass and how he was respected,
and buried in the family cemetery.
This particular tree was so beautiful
and impressive to us, like a living sculpture.
We eventually decided to embark upon this
project in order to show the struggle
and beauty that is evident in all trees.
Deborah Sullivan
My project, actually starts with
the canal and locks that ran through
this area. Of course, I will only show
a wee book to see what you think.
Getting closer, but still a way off.
Watch a short video, below this post
