Heritage Colorado
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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Pete Guerrero, 1979 April 20, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MSM97-154
Abstract
Mr. Guerrero came to Mesa in 1914 at the age of 18, and has lived at 37 N. Mesa Drive for 65 years. He describes the area surrounding his home, the streets, and the evolution of transportation in Mesa. He recalls the Stanley Steamer automobile owned by Mr. Spillsbury, the co-owner of LeSueur-Spillsbury Department Store, where Mr. Guerrero worked at one time. Because Mr. Guerrero could speak English, Spanish and the Indian dialect, he was hired to help Mr. Fred Bracket in the A&B Grocery...
Dates:
1979 April 20; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral history interview with Philip Johnston
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Identifier: NAU_Johnston
Abstract
In part one, Mr. Johnston discusses gambling and alcohol on the Navajo reservation among Native Americans and missionaries during the first half of the 20th century. Mr. Johnson discusses the different techniques used by missionaries in an attempt to limit gambling on the reservation. Mr. Johnston describes the types of games played and relatively sparse use of Alcohol by the Navajo people. Mr. Johnson also discusses his mother and education on the reservation. In part two, Mr. Johnston...
Dates:
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Oral History Interview with Presiliano Cordova, Annie Cordova, Anthony Cordova, and Anna Cordova, 2005 April 1, 2006 August 5
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Identifier: PPLDoh-viii-23
Abstract
Interview with Presiliano Cordova, Annie Cordova, Anthony Cordova, and Anna Cordova from the De donde eres: Cultural Origins of the Southern Colorado Latino/Hispanic Community Collection.
Dates:
2005 April 1; Digitization: 2006 August 5
Oral History Interview with Rafael Dominguez, 1970 January 1, 2006 November 14
Item
Identifier: UTEP102-2
Abstract
Tigua Indian discusses tribal history, customs, and way of life
Dates:
1970 January 1; Digitization: 2006 November 14
Oral History Interview with Ralph Gallegos, 1989 September 30, 2006
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Identifier: BHS-SCA-015
Abstract
Ralph Gallegos went to school in Primero, Colorado. His grandfather came to the area in 1900 at the age of eighteen.
Dates:
1989 September 30; Digitization: 2006
Oral History Interview with Ramon Duran, 1978 July 27, 2006 November 15
Item
Identifier: UTEP442
Abstract
The Mexican Revolution, migrant workers in the United States; Prohibition; Bracero Program.
Dates:
1978 July 27; Digitization: 2006 November 15
Oral History Interview with Ramona Natai, 1970 January 1, 2006 November 14
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Identifier: UTEP102-5
Abstract
Tigua Indian discusses tribal history, customs, and way of life.
Dates:
1970 January 1; Digitization: 2006 November 14
Oral history interview with Ray Killian, 2006 March
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Identifier: MHM2005-027-020-1
Abstract
Killian recounts his childhood in Concho, Arizona, where his parents owned Concho Mercantile Company. He describes his schooling in Thatcher, Arizona, his successful studies, and the opportunity he was given to train in the banking industry. He talks about his activities in the Mormon Church, including a mission to Hawaii, his experiences as a banker during the Great Depression, and his early married life with his wife, Jesse Ellsworth. Killian tells about moving to Mesa in 1935; he...
Dates:
2006 March
Oral history interview with Raymond Endfield, November 3, 1980., 1980 November 3, 2005 May 13
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Identifier: NAU_51764
Abstract
Mr. Raymond Endfield is the Federal Projects Director. Interviewed by Margery B. Clark on November 3, 1980. Topics discussed in the interview include: Endfield's family and educational background; experience with the San Carlos Tribe; advantages and disadvantages of paternalism and termination; adapting to non-Indian cultures and languages; successes and failures of tribal education; the impact of Red Power; bringing up a family on the reservation; comments on the Bureau of Indian...
Dates:
1980 November 3; Digitization: 2005 May 13
Oral History Interview with Raymond L. Ehrlinger, 1978 March 31, 2006
Item
Identifier: BHS-SCA-014
Dates:
1978 March 31; Digitization: 2006
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