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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Pete Guerrero, 1979 April 20, 2006 March

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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: Date Not Yet Determined

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

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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

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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

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Folk music -- New Mexico 488
Canciones 193
Interviews 99
Colorado 93
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Denver (Colo.) 69
Westminster (Colo.) -- Biography 56
Westminster (Colo.) -- History 56
Indigenous peoples of North America 51
Mesa (Ariz.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century 51
Nevada 50
Mesa (Ariz.) -- History -- 20th century 49
Northern Paiute Indians 46
Northern Paiute women 42
Adams County (Colo.) -- Biography 37
Adams County (Colo.) -- History 37
Corridos 35
History 27
Valses chiquiados 25
Ranch life -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 23
Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Social life and customs 22
Hispanic heritage 22
Oral histories 21
Ranchers -- Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Interviews 21
Mormons -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 20
Steel industry and trade -- United States -- History 20
Colorado Springs (Colo.) 18
Inditas 16
Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 16
Alabanzas 14
Children's songs, Spanish 13
Depressions -- 1929 13
Entriegas de novios 13
Himnos 12
Romances 12
Bailes 11
Frontier and pioneer life -- Mesa (Ariz.) 11
Mines and mineral resources 11
Song in story 11
World War, 1914-1918 11
Central business districts -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 10
Cultural Identity 10
Decimas 10
World War, 1939-1945 10
Agriculture 9
College administrators -- Greeley (Colo.) -- Interviews 9
Agriculture -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 8
Authors 8
Anglo-American song 7
Cortez (Colo.) -- History 7
Homesteading -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 7
Los pastores 7
Montezuma County (Colo.) -- History 7
Mormons -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 7
Railroads 7
Teachers 7
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo 7
Agriculture -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 6
Central City (Colo.) 6
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Goodman Point (Montezuma County, Colo.) 6
Gold mines and mining 6
Greeley (Colo.) 6
Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919 6
Race discrimination 6
Schools -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 6
Tiwa Indians 6
Tiwa Indians -- Customs and practices 6
Tiwa Indians -- History 6
Boulder (Colo.) 5
Cache la Poudre River Watershed (Colo.) 5
Civic leaders -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 5
Colorado Springs (Colo.) -- History 5
Miners 5
Recreation -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- History 5
Segregation 5
African Americans -- Mesa (Ariz.) -- Interviews 4
Agriculture -- Colorado -- History 4
Architecture 4
Cable cars (Streetcars) 4
Cowboys -- Grouse Creek (U.S.) -- Interviews 4
Denver (Colo.) -- History 4
El Paso (Tex.) 4
Golden (Colo.) 4
Grouse Creek (Utah) 4
Instrumental music -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 4
Leadville (Colo.) 4
Musical groups -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 4
Puerto Rico 4
Ranchers' spouses -- Grouse Creek (Utah) -- Interviews 4
Ranching 4
San Luis Valley (Colo. and N.M.) 4
Theater 4
Water use -- Colorado -- History 4
Agricultural extension work -- Colorado 3
Agriculture -- Cache la Poudre River Watershed (Colo.) 3
Amusements -- Grouse Creek (Utah) 3
Dove Creek (Colo.) -- History 3
Education 3
Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.) 3
Farming 3
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