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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Mr. Harry Broderick, November 1974., 1974-11-1, 2005 May 19
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Identifier: NAU_51684
Abstract
Bury interviews Mr. Harry Broderick, assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction under "Skipper" Dick during the late 1950' and 1960's. The bulk of the interview centers around Dick himself, his interaction with the press, the School Board, and the school district. Other topics include: law and legislation for texbook adoption, teacher certification, the role and duties of the superintendent. Broderick also confronts the subject of how partisan politics, both on the Board of Education as...
Dates:
1974-11-1; Digitization: 2005 May 19
Oral history interview with Mr. J. Morris Richards, November 15, 1974., 1974 November 15, 2005 May 19
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Identifier: NAU_51728
Abstract
Bury interviews Mr. J. Morris Richards, a native Arizonan, a life-long educator and journalist, and staff member of the State Dept. of Education/Public Instruction beginning in 1932 under the administration of Dr. Herman Hendricks. Much of the interview is in fact dedicated to Hendricks himself, his personal life as well as his administration and policies. Morris recounts his childhood, his education and his entree into the world of state-wide educational administration and politics. He...
Dates:
1974 November 15; Digitization: 2005 May 19
Oral history interview with Mrs. Frank Gibson, 1980 May 1, 2006 March
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Identifier: MSM97-153
Abstract
Gibson recounts her childhood in Mesa where her family settled in the late 1800s. She was born and lived at 42 S. Center where the first Mormon Church is now. Mrs. Gibson had diphtheria as a child and the whole family was quarantined. Later her older sister died of typhoid and it was discovered that their well had been contaminated from their outhouse. Gibson talks about her father being very active in the Mormon church and in politics. She remembers that her family went to Phoenix on the...
Dates:
1980 May 1; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral history interview with Ms. Veora Johnson, 2001 April 19, 2006 March
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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
Oral History Interview with Myron Wood, 1978 July 6, 2006 August 5
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Identifier: PPLDoh-iv-48
Abstract
Interview with Myron Wood from the Pikes Peak Library District Oral History Project.
Dates:
1978 July 6; Digitization: 2006 August 5
Oral history interview with Nanabah Charley, May 9, 1977., 1977 May 9, 2005 May 10
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Identifier: NAU_51749
Abstract
Mrs. Nanabah Charley taught at Leupp Boarding School for more than twenty years. Interviewed by David I. Schock on May 9, 1977. Topics discussed in the interview include: Charley's family and educational background in Indian Wells, Arizona and Arizona State College; description of Leupp Boarding Schoool, comparison of public school to that of Leupp Boarding School; comments about Indian Education; descriptions of student life and off duty contact with students; and the cultural identity of...
Dates:
1977 May 9; Digitization: 2005 May 10
Oral history interview with Nellie Emm., 2006, 1969 May 23
Item
Identifier: UNR110
Abstract
Discusses Jack Wilson, also known as Wovoka; seed and berry gathering and processing; not wasting food.
Dates:
2006; Digitization: 1969 May 23
Oral History Interview with Nickless, Lester and Elizabeth, 2000 February 8, 2006 September 18
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Identifier: WHS-C019
Abstract
Oral history given by Lester and Elizabeth Nicless interviewed by Bobbie Lowe. They speak about their early days in Westminster (1950's), the towns growth and organizations. People of note mentioned in the interview: CArl and Marguerite Hawkinson, Mary Ciancio, Mike Shaftner, Ben Teal, Don Hoch, Ernie Waite, Gil Bean, Bill Christopher, Ken Gay, and Harvey England. -- Infrastructure -- Streets -- Storm Sewers -- Water -- Grocery Stores -- Red & White Store (Hawkinson) -- The...
Dates:
2000 February 8; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Oral history interview with Nina Winnemucca, and Mabel Wright Paulina., 1964, 2006
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Identifier: UNR33
Abstract
The women discuss birth and the symbolic cooking of mother's milk squirted on a hot rock; how to be a good person; and the finish of rabbit drives due to no rabbit nets left.
Dates:
1964; Digitization: 2006
Oral history interview with Nina Winnemucca, and Mabel Wright Paulina., 2006, 1967 July 3
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Identifier: UNR93
Abstract
The women tell the Henoquo story, a big, greedy Paiute man who took things from others.
Dates:
2006; Digitization: 1967 July 3
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