Northern Arizona University

Abstract Mr. Christman was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1922. He worked first as a laborer and later as a lineman doing communications maintenance on the Grand Canyon Railway Line. He explains his job in communications maintenance and his work as a troubleshooter for the telephone and telegraph lines. Other topics discussed include: cattle trains; passenger trains; the job duties of the Station Agent and the Telegraph Agent; trouble on the railroad during lightning strikes; and various information...

Abstract Interview with Wilburn W. "Skipper" Dick, former State Superintendent of Education. Subjects discussed include: early childhood and education; loyalty to the Democratic Party; elementary school teaching experiences; his teaching styles and methods; predecessor M.L. Brooks and his scandals; running for public office; the issues and controversy surrounding his dismissal as county superintendent; advocacy for vocational, adult, and special education; availability of textbooks; and his...

Abstract Mr. Ambrose was born in 1916. He attended the University of Arizona, and began work on locomotives until 1942. After WWII, he worked with the Grand Canyon train tours. He remembers many explosions and accidents due to the steam boilers. Other topics discussed include: work as a locomotive engineer; the rail line from Ash Fork to Phoenix; steam and deisel engines; the Anita railroad run; the entire mode of rail operations; specifics of rail operation for various tracks; reponsibilities of...

Abstract Mr. Wilson was born in December 1914 in Tacoma, Washington. He came to Arizona in 1925, and began work for Saginaw and Manistee Co. in June of 1935 on a sawmill construction crew. He went to work at Grand Canyon Camp 38 near Williams, Arizona in 1936, and he describes the camp, social life, and typical work days. Other topics discussed include: the commissary of Camp 28 being a railroad car; family cabins; the ethnic origins of the lumberjacks; log cutter equipment; and loading...

Abstract Ms. Turner was born in Shepard, Texas in 1906. She moved to Flagstaff in 1926 and attended the Arizona State Teachers College and received her teaching certificate. She was married in Holbrook, became the secretary to the assistant director of the transportation department. She also talks about life during WWII, teaching experiences, and pioneers. Other topics discussed include: living in Holbrook, Gallup, and Grand Canyon; celebrity visits to the Grand Canyon; social life; the first...

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Mr. Yoder was born in Missouri in 1891. He came to Flagstaff in 1889 and started to work for the railroad. He attended school until age 15, and took one year at the university. Interviewed by Dumont W. Melick. Mr. Melick and Mr. Yoder's fathers were related and the two reminisce about a variety of people they knew from the old days. Other topics discussed include: ranch life; turquoise mining in Cataract Canyon River; prison stories; hunting stories; and running the Superchief.

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Program for the University of Denver home hockey series against Northern Arizona University on October 30-31, 1981. Includes rosters for both teams, 1981-82 schedule, photographs of coach Ralph Backstrom and the 1981-82 D.U. Hockey Team, a blank box for current statistics, ''Coach's Comments'' by coach Ralph Backstrom, and ''Today's Opponent'' feature. Featured DU player profile (folds out into a poster): Senior Don Fraser.

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University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey game program from October 30-31, 1981 for a game vs. Northern Arizona University in a game in the University of Denver (DU) Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado. Game programs features team rosters for both teams, coaching staff, statistics, and schedule.