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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Martha Louise Libhart, 1981 April 10, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MSM02-55
Abstract
Libhart begins by telling the story of her surname. Her grandfather, a recent immigrant, was lost in New York City; when he was found on Libhart Street, that was the name given to him. Libhart moved to Mesa after her parents died and became a music teacher at the Franklin School. She gives a general history of life in Mesa and recalls many parades, going to the movies, and the value of a dollar. She and her husband owned a deli on the corner of Robson and University which they later sold to...
Dates:
1981 April 10; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral History Interview with Martin McKnight, 1975 October 28, 2006 August 5
Item
Identifier: PPLDoh-iv-37
Abstract
Interview with Martin McKnight from the Pikes Peak Library District Oral History Project.
Dates:
1975 October 28; Digitization: 2006 August 5
Oral history interview with Mary Scott, February 23, 1977
Item
Identifier: NAU_Scott
Dates:
Date Not Yet Determined
Oral history interview with Mary Strauch, 1985, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MSM02-62
Abstract
Strauch begins by telling of her father's journey to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she grew up. She talks about her brother, who was a successful anthropologist. Strauch tells the story of her husband, Don, traveling through the West to find a place to live with good weather. She tells of following him to Mesa, Arizona, where he started a very successful printing and stationery business. Strauch talks about the family business, which later included a gift shop, and how she balanced work and...
Dates:
1985; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral History Interview with Mason, Margaret, 1975, 2006 September 18
Item
Identifier: WHS-C020
Abstract
Harris Park Shopping Center, 72nd Ave & Lowell Blvd -- 7396 Lowell Blvd Karat Place -- Mr & Mrs Green white stucco bldg -- Balkenbush original dry goods store. Hauber Drugstore 72nd Ave & Lowell Blvd -- Post Office -- Morry's Variety Store -- Don Nelson Hardware Westminster Water & San District Office 72nd & Lowell -- Piggly Wiggly -- Bean Hardware (Bean, Peck) Harris Park Shopping Center, 72nd Ave & Lowell Blvd -- 7396 Lowell Blvd Karat Place --...
Dates:
1975; Digitization: 2006 September 18
Oral history interview with Mason W. Davis, 1980 October 6, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MSM02-26
Abstract
Davis describes his childhood in Mesa, Arizona, where his family settled in the late 1800s. He discusses his schooling and recalls several businesses in downtown Mesa.
Dates:
1980 October 6; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral history interview with Maybel Wright, Katie Frazier
Item
Identifier: UNR88
Abstract
Oral history interview conducted by Peg Wheat; interview of Maybel Wright and Katie Frazier; women discussed fishing, Paiute traditions, family histories, and reservation life.
Dates:
Date Not Yet Determined
Oral history interview with Maynard Henry Sargent, 1981 May 6, 2006 March
Item
Identifier: MSM97-182-1
Abstract
Sargent tells of his family's move to Mesa from Kansas via Los Angeles, California. He retired from a career at Salt River Project, but also worked as a farmer. Sargent gives great detail of farming operations, harvesting processes, and irrigation practices in the early and mid 20th century. He discusses various crops and products including dairy, almonds, citrus and grains. He also recalls the locations of many early farms and farmers such as the Longmores, Dobsons, and Stapleys. Sargent...
Dates:
1981 May 6; Digitization: 2006 March
Oral history interview with Meier, John C.
Item
Identifier: DPL-OH228
Dates:
Date Not Yet Determined
Oral History Interview with Mert Williams, circa 1986, 2006 September 18
Item
Identifier: WHS-C043
Abstract
Oral history interview with Mert Williams. Mert speaks of his parents Mr. & Mrs. E.M. Williams coming here from Kansas in a covered wagon in 1902 with their 4 sons, homesteading, owning a brickyard [one of the bricks being used at the College were made in the brickyard], family working for the Calkins farm, hauling freight, working on the Madison Orchards, delivering the Denver Post, Santa Claus, Westminster Grange Hall, Community Church, streets, City ordinances, water, early recreation...
Dates:
circa 1986; Digitization: 2006 September 18
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