Mesa Historical Society
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Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history of Lucille Peterson Hanson, 1985 January 10, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MSM02-46
Abstract
Hanson begins by telling the story of her parents' move to Mesa at the request of Brigham Young; they were asked to help ?colonize? the area. Her father, Hyrum Smith Peterson, served as the Town Marshall of Mesa, but was killed while serving in office. She talks about becoming a teacher and marrying Thomas Franklin Riggs, a blacksmith. Hanson discusses plays, parks, dances, and other things residents of Mesa had for entertainment. She describes dealing with the hot weather, medicine, and...
Dates:
1985 January 10; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral history of Shirley Palmer, 1988 February 15, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MHM2005-027-027-1
Abstract
Palmer begins by telling that she was born in Mesa, Arizona, and has lived there all her life. She describes her schooling and names many of her teachers. She recounts that although her family was poor, she never felt poor. She gives some family history and tells of her grandparents, the Hills and the Stapleys, settling in Mesa. She talks about everyday life including doing laundry, preserving food, and sleeping outside in summer. Palmer tells about dating and marrying her husband, Lehi...
Dates:
1988 February 15; Digitization: 2006 March
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