Northern Arizona University

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Bury interviews Dr. Jim Hartgraves, a former Superintendent of the Arizona Board of Education, about his experiences in organizing public education on a state-wide level. Topics include: textbook selection, training, qualification and certification of teachers, the politics of education including the implementation and regulation of procedures and policies, legal issues surrounding public education, management and administration of educational institutions and compliance to policies.

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An oral history interview with Dr. Matin Fronske conducted June 24, 1974 includes the following topics: changes in Flagstaff over time, regional attractions including Walnut Canyon, the Pierces, artifacts from Walnut Canyon, reasons for the Walnut Canyon National Monument Collection, old-timers of Flagstaff, first medical practice, Babbitt stores, Lowell Observatory, start of East Flagstaff, working with the NAU football team, Prohibition, and ranches.

Abstract Dr. Richardson talks with John Bury about her education, her experience as a teacher in the late 1940's and her subsequent acceptance of the position as the Director of Elementary Education under Superintendent Clif Harkins from 1956-57. She also discusses her views of curriculum development in public schools, the State Department and Superintendent's relationships with the school districts and counties. She expresses her support for public schools to support minority, bilingual and...

Abstract Bury interviews Shofstall at the end of his fifth year in the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Shofstall describes his educational experience and reveals that his educational philosophy developed fully after living for four years in post-World War II Germany (1946-1950). He describes his love of free enterprise and attempts to eliminate "communist" or "socialist" ideals from the classroom, while taking a balanced look at the role of church and state in the public schools. He...

Abstract Mr. Edgar Perry is the Director of the White Mountain Apache Cultural Center. Interviewed by Margery Clark on November 23, 1980. Topics discussed in the interview include: Perry's background in Whiteriver; his parent's clan; comments on old Apache dances; his parent's lifestyle and backgrounds; life in McNary, Arizona; educational history and Grand Canyon College experiences; church influence on his life; college life in Texas; teaching jobs on the reservation; and the White Mountain...

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An oral history interview conducted with Elmer Hubbard Sr. Topics discussed in the interview include: job in service station, auto racing in the area, bean farms, trade and attitudes with Native Americans, prohibition, Mt. Elden Ruins, Walnut Canyon, water issues, hunting, Babbitt and Riordan families, Zane Grey, Carl Sanburg, John Phillips Sousa, gambling, and local politics.

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Mr. Schmitz was born in Flagstaff, AZ on September 17, 1914. He recounts his experiences working on the Grand Canyon Railroad, and discusses loading and herding sheep, operating steam engines, snowstorms and changing train engines. He eventually went to work for Amtrak. Other topics discussed include: train accidents; the advantages of diesels and automation; working out of Grand Canyon; the meanings of engine numbers; the classes of engines; and various personal rememberances.

Abstract Mr. Fred R. Miller taught Native American students for six years at Leupp Public High School in Northern Arizona. Interviewed by David I. Schock, on April 23, 1977. Topics discussed in the interview include: Miller's family, educational and military background; description of Leupp Public School; comparison and contrast of B.I.A. school and teaching methods to public school; comments on Navajo culture; description of students' living conditions, desires and goals; comments on...

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Mr. Gardner discusses the economy and events in Yavapai County during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Subjects include copper mining, United Verde Copper Company, ranching, railroads, The Depression, prohibition, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA).