Heritage Colorado
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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Lilo M. Perrin, April 28, 1984., 1984, 2005 July 5
Item
Identifier: NAU_54522
Abstract
Mr. Perrin was born in San Francisco in 1889. He arrived in Williams in 1891 where he spent summers working on his father's cattle and sheep ranch. He was educated at the University of California, and he discusses the Santa Fe Railroad, and his feelings about life in northern Arizona. Other topics discussed include: descriptions of the ranch; experiences with the railroad as a rancher; and experiences with sheep in the Williams, Arizona area.
Dates:
1984; Digitization: 2005 July 5
Oral history interview with Lin Werner, 1977 May 18, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MSM97-217
Abstract
Werner, an important civic leader in Mesa, was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 1901. He came to Mesa in 1925 when the J.C. Penney Company transferred him. Werner talks about his career with Penney's in Mesa and in Burbank, California. He discusses his civic activities in Mesa where he was elected mayor in 1936. He also served on the Chamber of Commerce Board and in Rotary Club. Werner gives detail about the development in Mesa including building parks and recreation venues, improving...
Dates:
1977 May 18; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral History Interview with Lionel Rivera, 2004 October 8, 2006 August 5
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Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-14
Abstract
Interview with Lionel Rivera from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.
Dates:
2004 October 8; Digitization: 2006 August 5
Oral history interview with Loren 'Tiny' Lauzon, November 1997., about 1997 November 1, 2005 May 26
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Identifier: NAU_52032
Abstract
An interview with 'Tiny' Lauzon regarding his childhood and experiences of living in and around the Grand Canyon. He talks about his relationships with his family (especially his father, Burt Lauzon and his mother and stepmother, Edith and Rosa Lauzon), other homesteaders, ranchers and Park rangers and the cowboy life in the Southwest during the 1920's, 30's and 40's. Much time at the end of the interview is dedicated to Tiny's attempts to identify individuals in photos possessed by the...
Dates:
about 1997 November 1; Digitization: 2005 May 26
Oral history interview with Lorenzo Dow Rhoton, 1986 April 14, 2006 March
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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 Losasso, Jean and George; Peters, Magaret;, 1975 May 28, 2006 September 18
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Identifier: WHS-155
Abstract
Interview with George & Jean Losasso Grandchildren of the Bowles Family and Margaret Peters, niece of Bowles . Speaks of Volunteer Fire Department;Community; streets, water maintenence, & other City jobs; Town Marshall.
Dates:
1975 May 28; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Oral History Interview with Louis Pinello, 2006 August 5, 1975 February 18
Item
Identifier: PPLDoh-v-40
Abstract
Computer Hardware: 3 Intel Celeron 1.8 GHz/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:
2006 August 5; Digitization: 1975 February 18
Oral History Interview with Luis Velez, 2004 October 1, 2006 August 5
Item
Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-12
Abstract
Interview with Luis Velez from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.
Dates:
2004 October 1; Digitization: 2006 August 5
Oral history interview with Lupe Daniel, 2001 July 31, 2006 March
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Identifier: MSAoh-d224a-V
Abstract
Lupe Daniel, a lifelong resident of Mesa, Arizona, talks about spending time as a young boy with Ms. Alma Blew who served as a missionary at the Mexican Methodist Church. He describes Ms. Blew's physical appearance and disposition, and tells of the ways she helped his family and many people in the community. He also gives some description of the neighborhood and buildings surrounding the church building. Daniel talks about growing up in Mesa and attending school; he gives descriptions of the...
Dates:
2001 July 31; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral History Interview with Mabel Medina, Irene Tolmich, Sadie Valdez, and Edulia Garcia, 2005 May 19, 2006 August 5
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Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-24
Abstract
Interview with four Hispanic Seniors, Mabel Medina, Irene Tolmich, Sadie Valdez, and Edulia Garcia, from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.
Dates:
2005 May 19; Digitization: 2006 August 5
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