Mesa Historical Society
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Lorenzo Dow Rhoton, 1986 April 14, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MHM2005-027-032-1
Abstract
Rhoton begins by describing his childhood in Shumway, Arizona, where his parents settled in 1888. He discusses his 51-year career as a teacher in Arizona, 24 of which were in Mesa. He talks about the schools in Mesa, the unification of several small school districts in the area, and names several teachers and principals. He mentions attending the dedication of the Mormon Temple in 1927. Rhoton talks about courting his wife and marrying her in Holbrook, Arizona, in 1917. He also describes the...
Dates:
1986 April 14; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral history interview with Ms. Veora Johnson, 2001 April 19, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MSAoh-j638a-V01
Abstract
Johnson details her education in Texas and tells of her move to Mesa, Arizona, to teach public school. She discusses the history of the Mesa school system during segregation and after. She describes when the schools were integrated and what it was like being the first African American teacher at the Irving School. Johnson also gives some history of the Washington area and talks about race relations in Mesa.
Dates:
2001 April 19; Digitization: 2006 March