Walter J. Cheney interview conducted by Margaret A. Glaser and Charlie Seemann, 2011-09-07
Interview with Walter "Bimbo" Cheney, former cowboy, now surface miner with Newmont Mining Corporation in Elko, Nevada, one of the world's largest gold mining companies. He discussed his previous occupation as cowboy, reasons for leaving that occupation to become a miner, similarities and differences in the occupations, and a description of his present job as miner.
Contributor:
Glaser, Meg A. - Cheney, Walter J. - Seemann, Charlie - Occupational Folklife Project
Contributor:
Vaught, Greg - Seemann, Charlie - Occupational Folklife Project
Date:2011-01-01
Audio Recording
Gordon W. Miller interview conducted by Charlie Seemann, 2011-10-20
Interview with Gordon Miller, miner and former truck driver. He talked about former jobs as truck driver before going to work for Barrick Goldstrike, driving trucks and operating a variety of large machinery in present job, future of work in open pit gold mine, other workers, dangers and safety issues, future retirement.
Contributor:
Seemann, Charlie - Miller, Gordon W. - Occupational Folklife Project
Date:2011-01-01
Audio Recording
Gayle D. McCoy interview conducted by Charlie Seemann, 2011-12-02
Interview with Gayle D. McCoy, who discussed his first employment as uranium miner in Wyoming and eventual move to gold mining in Nevada. Interview includes the nature of the work, workplace, co-workers, safety concerns, and various mining jobs done during his career.
Contributor:
McCoy, Gayle D. - Seemann, Charlie - Occupational Folklife Project
Audio RecordingWalter J. Cheney interview conducted by Margaret A. Glaser and Charlie Seemann, 2011-09-07 Interview with Walter "Bimbo" Cheney, former cowboy, now surface miner with Newmont Mining Corporation in Elko, Nevada, one of the world's largest gold mining companies. He discussed his previous occupation as cowboy, reasons for leaving that occupation to become a miner, similarities and differences in the occupations, and a description of his present job as miner.
Audio RecordingMary B. Korpi interview conducted by Margaret A. Glaser and Charlie Seemann, 2011-10-03 Interview with Mary B. Korpi, Director of External Communications for Newmont Mining. She discussed her 35 years with the company and the various jobs held leading up to her present position.
Audio RecordingGreg Vaught interview conducted by Charlie Seemann, 2011-10-07 Interview with Greg Vaught, "Safety Troubadour," from Newmont mining. Talked about his various jobs at Newmont, his work in mine safety, and about writing safety songs.
Audio RecordingGordon W. Miller interview conducted by Charlie Seemann, 2011-10-20 Interview with Gordon Miller, miner and former truck driver. He talked about former jobs as truck driver before going to work for Barrick Goldstrike, driving trucks and operating a variety of large machinery in present job, future of work in open pit gold mine, other workers, dangers and safety issues, future retirement.
Audio RecordingGayle D. McCoy interview conducted by Charlie Seemann, 2011-12-02 Interview with Gayle D. McCoy, who discussed his first employment as uranium miner in Wyoming and eventual move to gold mining in Nevada. Interview includes the nature of the work, workplace, co-workers, safety concerns, and various mining jobs done during his career.