Name/Title
Norman Smith Oral History InterviewEntry/Object ID
2022.1.14Scope and Content
Oral history interview of Norman Smith, on March 15, 1996. Interviewed by Anne Crouse.
Subject matter:
Moved to Broomfield in 1960
Operated a Dairy
Taught in Adams 12, at Westlake, and Merritt Hutton Junior Senior High School
Childhood in Montana
Lots of reading
Worked for Farm Security Administration for some time
Married Elsie Catherine Ament in 1939.
Served on City Council 1968-1993
Clyde Brunner mayor
How many vacancies there were in the 60s before people moved in
Atlas Park and Interlocken
Difference between Old broomfield and broomfield Heights
No anecdotes of the city so as not to potentially embarrass or offend anyone, but anecdontes of childhood
Education, difference in educational systems over time, schools taking on more aspects of life that families and communities can't provide, i.e. feeding students, counselors, and sports and exercise, and safety
First car - Plymouth Coup in 1937 for $720
Service and discharge in WWII
His daughters - Jackie and Jerri
Property rights vs community interests
Rapid population growth
Planned Use Development
Land Use Commission
Pony EstatesCollection
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Date(s) of Creation
Mar 15, 1996Archive Notes
Interviewer: Hannah-Jayne Duran
Transcriber: Hannah-Jayne Duran
Transcription Date: 2022-04-15Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Clyde BrunnerPerson or Organization
Smith, Norman