Title
Ernest (Ernie) Breznikar Interview
Document Type
Book
Interviewer
Krueger, Frederick
Contributor
Suncadia (Resort), Suncadia Fund for Community Enhancement
Files
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Description
Ernest (Ernie) Breznikar describes his childhood, which he spent living near the No. 5 Mine in Cle Elum, Washington. Breznikar speaks about Slovenian family traditions, local recreation (bocce ball, skiing, picnics), life during Prohibition and the Great Depression, and his involvement with Bertello's Band, as well as his work for the Northwestern Improvement Company.
The cover image shows James Bertello's Band in 1923.
Publication Date
11-2-2002
Recommended Citation
Breznikar, Ernest, "Ernest (Ernie) Breznikar Interview" (2002). Roslyn, Cle Elum, and Ronald Oral History Interviews. 12.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/roslyn_history/12
Subject
Oral history, Coal mining
Rights
Educational use only; no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Language
English