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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history of Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kent, 1980 April 14, 2006 March

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Identifier: MSM97-174
Abstract Dr. Kent discusses his education and how he decided to come to Mesa in 1931 to practice medicine with Dr. Ralph Palmer. He mentions his musical background and how he and Mrs. Kent have supported the Mesa Fine Arts Association. Mrs. Kent describes Mesa when they arrived: a population of 3500, and one square mile bordered by University and Broadway, and Mesa Drive and Country Club Blvd. She describes the downtown area and mentions several businesses including First National Bank, the Rex...
Dates: 1980 April 14; Digitization: 2006 March

Oral history of Harriet Palmer McCarter, 1979 April 12, 2006 March

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Identifier: MSM97-176
Abstract McCarter, who was born at Roosevelt Dam, tells of her father coming to Arizona in 1902 and becoming the 43rd registered physician in the state. She mentions that the Historical Museum is publishing a book he wrote about his life in Arizona. McCarter talks about her childhood in Mesa, her schooling, and mentions some of her childhood friends. She discusses some of her father's accomplishments including building Everybody's Drugstore, building the Southside Hospital, and starting the Rotary...
Dates: 1979 April 12; Digitization: 2006 March

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