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Ruth Caldwell Coyner interview with Jack Thornton of KBND radio

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Fifteen minute oral history with Ruth Caldwell Coyner, who first arrived in Bend from Albany in 1905 as a young girl. Ruth discusses contrasts between Albany and Bend in the early days, arriving via horse team and wagon over the Santiam Pass, early churches in Bend, early schoolwork, the arrival of the railroads, a memorable Christmas Party at the old Vandervert homestead, and walking trips up Pilot Butte. Interview conducted by Jack Thornton with KBND in 1953 as part of an oral history series with the Deschutes County Pioneers. Originally broadcast on August 2, 1953. Photograph from Lisa on FindAGrave.com.

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Series: 15 minute histories Publisher: Bend, Oregon : KBND, p1953 Edition: Unabridged

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  • File size: 5588 KB
  • Release date: October 18, 2016
  • Duration: 00:11:38

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  • File size: 5653 KB
  • Release date: October 18, 2016
  • Duration: 00:11:38
  • Number of parts: 1

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Fifteen minute oral history with Ruth Caldwell Coyner, who first arrived in Bend from Albany in 1905 as a young girl. Ruth discusses contrasts between Albany and Bend in the early days, arriving via horse team and wagon over the Santiam Pass, early churches in Bend, early schoolwork, the arrival of the railroads, a memorable Christmas Party at the old Vandervert homestead, and walking trips up Pilot Butte. Interview conducted by Jack Thornton with KBND in 1953 as part of an oral history series with the Deschutes County Pioneers. Originally broadcast on August 2, 1953. Photograph from Lisa on FindAGrave.com.

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