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Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview of Ted Compton, June 24, 1974., 1974 June 24

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Identifier: NAU_55848
Abstract

An oral history interview with Ted Compton, includes information on the following subjects: Rangers at Walnut Canyon, Walnut Canyon and "island", John Clark, travel by horse and wagon, Arizona Central Railroad, Rio de Flag flooding, wildlife, tourism, water pipeline, Chinese residents, water supply, restoration of Walnut Canyon ruins, trade with Navajos, and Lee's Ferry.

Dates: 1974 June 24

Oral history interview with Arnall Swift, April 7, 1977., 1977 April 7, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: NAU_51757
Abstract Mr. Arnall Swift is a San Carlos Apache Indian in his mid-twenties who attended Native American schools in Arizona and who has served as a counselor and tutor. Inverviewed by Philip Reed Rulon, Associate Professor of History, Northern Arizona University, on April 7, 1977. Topics discussed in the interview include: Swift's family background on the San Carlos reservation; elementary education at Peridot Mission School; the San Carlos Day School; public school in Globe, Arizona at Globe High...
Dates: 1977 April 7; Digitization: 2005 May 12

Oral history interview with Bonnie Pace, March 10, 1981., 1981 March 10, 2005 May 17

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Identifier: NAU_51768
Abstract Mrs. Bonnie Pace taught for fifty years, and during those years she taught in many different places and with a variety of people including three different Indian tribes. Interviewed by Cherry Ray on March 10, 1981. Topics discussed in the interview include: Bonnie's family and educational background in Combs, Arkansas; description of transportation in the early 1900's; teaching on the Charokee Reservation; the Cherokee people; goals of the Cherokee school; teaching on the Navajo...
Dates: 1981 March 10; Digitization: 2005 May 17

Oral history interview with Carmelita Beauvais, March 26, 1977., 1977 March 26, 2005 May 10

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Identifier: NAU_51748
Abstract Ms. Carmelita Beauvais has been teaching Native American children for six years at the Leupp Boarding School. Interviewed by Phyllis Boyes, graduate student at Northern Arizona University, on March 26, 1977. Topics discussed in the interview include : Beauvais' family and educational background in Shiprock, New Mexico; discusses teaching at the Leupp Boarding school; discusses attaining her doctorate at the University of Arizona; describes the Cite Program in which she teaches the first...
Dates: 1977 March 26; Digitization: 2005 May 10

Oral history interview with Dermart P. Melick, April 19, 1984., 1984 April 19, 2005 August 12

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Identifier: NAU_54512
Abstract Mr. Melick was born March 30, 1910 in Williams, Arizona. He was educated at Williams High School, the University of Arizona, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Melick returned as a chest surgeon in 1981, and prior to that was a professor of surgery at the College of Medicine at the University of Arizona. He also worked as a surgeon in Phoenix and began his medical career as a General Practitioner in Williams. Interviewed by Al Richmond, April 19, 1984. ...
Dates: 1984 April 19; Digitization: 2005 August 12

Oral history interview with Doug Folsum, October 1974., 1974-10-1, 2005 May 19

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Identifier: NAU_51725
Abstract Bury interviews Doug Folsom, husband of the former State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Sarah Folsom, after her death due to a brain tumor. The interview maintains a very personal level of intimacy, and includes not only discussion of Mrs. Folsum's education background, but also her motivation for taking office and her educational philosophy. Mr. Fulsom also discusses her relationship with the press, Governor, legislature, and School Board on both a personal as well as political...
Dates: 1974-10-1; Digitization: 2005 May 19

Oral history interview with Dr. Clifton "C.L." Harkins, Nov. 16, 1974., 1974 November 16, 2005 May 17

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Identifier: NAU_51674
Abstract Bury interviews long time educator C.L. Harkins, former Superintendent for the Arizona State Board of Education. Harkins first describes his experience with his own elementary and high school schooling in Hewitt, Texas, where he attended a one-room school from which he graduated in 1925. He then recounts his attempts to find and finish his college degree in engineering. After numerous courses at East Texas State, South Texas State Teachers' College, and University of California at Fullerton,...
Dates: 1974 November 16; Digitization: 2005 May 17

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