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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Dr. Clifton "C.L." Harkins, Nov. 16, 1974., 1974 November 16, 2005 May 17
Item
Identifier: NAU_51674
Abstract
Bury interviews long time educator C.L. Harkins, former Superintendent for the Arizona State Board of Education. Harkins first describes his experience with his own elementary and high school schooling in Hewitt, Texas, where he attended a one-room school from which he graduated in 1925. He then recounts his attempts to find and finish his college degree in engineering. After numerous courses at East Texas State, South Texas State Teachers' College, and University of California at Fullerton,...
Dates:
1974 November 16; Digitization: 2005 May 17
Oral history interview with Dr. Jim Hartgraves, November 19, 1974., 1974 November 19, 2005 May 18
Item
Identifier: NAU_51680
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1974 November 19; Digitization: 2005 May 18
Oral history interview with Dr. Martin Fronske, June 24, 1974., 1974 June 24
Item
Identifier: NAU_55855
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1974 June 24
Oral history interview with Dr. Norma Richardson, November 19, 1974., 1974 November 19, 2005 May 20
Item
Identifier: NAU_51732
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...
Dates:
1974 November 19; Digitization: 2005 May 20
Oral history interview with Dr. Ralph Goitia, November 8, 1974
Item
Identifier: NAU_Goitia
Dates:
Date Not Yet Determined
Oral history interview with Dr. Ralph Payne., 2006, 1970 April 21
Item
Identifier: UNR147
Abstract
Topics cover a ceremonial sing; a medicine man wrapped and tied in a blanket; Raymond Harris; and the doctor rock between Nixon and Fallon, Nevada.
Dates:
2006; Digitization: 1970 April 21
Oral history interview with Dr. W. P. Shofstall, October 1974., about 1974 October 1, 2005 May 20
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Identifier: NAU_51734
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...
Dates:
about 1974 October 1; Digitization: 2005 May 20
Oral History Interview with Ed Thwaites and Ali Joseph, circa 1986, 2006 September 18
Item
Identifier: WHS-C036
Abstract
Ed Thwaites was pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years. Ali Joseph was director of staff relations for School District 50 and promoted to superintendent in late 1970's. Reverend Ed Thwaites talks of District 50 Religious Commission, Presbyterian Church, , launching of ACCESS [Adams County Coalition for Emergency Shelter Services] Ali Joseph speaks of the turnaround of the school districts decloning enrollment, teachers agreement, school bond issue-1979;...
Dates:
circa 1986; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Oral history interview with Edgar Perry, November 23, 1980., 1980 November 23, 2005 May 13
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Identifier: NAU_51758
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...
Dates:
1980 November 23; Digitization: 2005 May 13
Oral History Interview with Edward Kelley, 1974 October 31, 2006 August 5
Item
Identifier: PPLDoh-v-25
Abstract
Computer Hardware: 3 Intel Celeron 1.8GHz/224 MB RAM PCs manufactured by PowerSpec, each with a Firewire hard drive (2 manufactured by MicroNet, and 1 by LaCie); M-Audio Delta Audiophile internal sound card; External Firewire Hard Drive
Dates:
1974 October 31; Digitization: 2006 August 5
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