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Al Richmond interviews Jack Verkamp (John G. Jr.) for the Gran Canyon Railroad Oral History Project [constructed title], Feb. 24, 1984, 1984 February 24, 2005 July 7

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Identifier: NAU_54536

Abstract

Verkamp discusses his life at the Grand Canyon as a result of his father's opening of the General Store there in 1906. He also shares his recollections about the tourist trains arriving in the Grand Canyon, including those which carried dignitaries such as Eisenhower and the Shah of Iran.

Dates

  • 1984 February 24
  • Digitization: 2005 July 7

Digital Repository

Al Richmond interviews Jack Verkamp (John G. Jr.) for the Gran Canyon Railroad Oral History Project [constructed title], Feb. 24, 1984

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