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Oral history of Harriet Palmer McCarter, 1979 April 12, 2006 March

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Identifier: MSM97-176

Abstract

McCarter, who was born at Roosevelt Dam, tells of her father coming to Arizona in 1902 and becoming the 43rd registered physician in the state. She mentions that the Historical Museum is publishing a book he wrote about his life in Arizona. McCarter talks about her childhood in Mesa, her schooling, and mentions some of her childhood friends. She discusses some of her father's accomplishments including building Everybody's Drugstore, building the Southside... Hospital, and starting the Rotary Club in 1928.

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Dates

  • 1979 April 12
  • Digitization: 2006 March

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Oral history of Harriet Palmer McCarter

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Materials in English, Spanish, and other languages.

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Use of this oral history is granted for non-commercial and educational purposes only, with the credit line "Courtesy of the Mesa Southwest Museum." No resale use may be made of this material. All other rights reserved.

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1 Items ; 47 minutes, 35 seconds

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