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Found in 1121 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Reynaldo Lopez, 1980 July 27, 2006 November 16

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Identifier: UTEP566
Abstract

Bracero Program; experiences and duties as a bracero; anectodes of the braceros and working and living conditions on a pear ranch; duties in the Navy; Vietnam, where he was almost awarded the Purple Heart, some of the prejudices he encountered; deferential attitudes of the Mexican when dealing with "gringos."

Dates: 1980 July 27; Digitization: 2006 November 16

Oral history interview with Rhonda Hocker, May 8, 1977., 1977 May 8, 2005 May 11

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Identifier: NAU_51753
Abstract Ms. Rhonda Hocker is a junior at Northern Arizona University. Interviewed by Phyllis Boyes, graduate student at Northern Arizona University, on May 8, 1977. Topics discussed in the interview include: Hocker's biographical data; her first encounter with Native Americans at Winslow High School; her first encounter with reservation Indians in Tuba City; her interest in educating Native Americans; methods for reservation teaching in teacher education; the strengths and drawbacks of...
Dates: 1977 May 8; Digitization: 2005 May 11

Oral history interview with Richard Ribble, March 16, 1981., 1981 March 16, 2005 May 17

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Identifier: NAU_51770
Abstract Mr. Richard Ribble has worked with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Leupp for four and a half years. Interviewed by Cherry Ray on March 16, 1981. Topics discussed in the interview include: Richard's family and educational background, he was born in New York; his introduction to Indian Education in Leupp, Arizona; comparison of native to non-native schools; the goals of Indian education; the strengths and drawbacks of assimilation; paternalism and termination; students' opinions on the...
Dates: 1981 March 16; Digitization: 2005 May 17

Oral history interview with Richard Tripp, March 1, 1981., 1981 March 1, 2005 May 17

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Identifier: NAU_51766
Abstract Mr. Richard Tripp taught in Oklahoma at a mental institution for two years, Zuni, New Mexico for three years, and at the time of the interview was currently teaching in Massachusetts. Interviewed by Cherry Ray and Carol Tripp on March 1, 1981. Topics discussed in the interview include: Richard's family and educational history -- he was born in Middleburough, Massachusetts; description of his early interest in Indian education; description of Zuni, New Mexico; comparison of Zuni to...
Dates: 1981 March 1; Digitization: 2005 May 17

Oral History Interview with Rigg, Virginia #2, 2005 February 18, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C067
Abstract

Interview with Virginia Rigg and her grand niece and grand nephew Shirley and Bob Sheets. wrote Book -- After she was 90 years old -- took a class -- relative captured by Indians. Letters from Alma Rigg -- written when she was 90. Mother (Alma Rigg) -- gave piano lessons

Dates: 2005 February 18; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Rigg, Virginia #3, 2005 February 18, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C068
Abstract

Interview with Virginia Rigg about growing up in Westminster. Westminster Elementary School -- later renamed Harris Park. Piano Teachers -- Virginia Rigg -- Alma Rigg (Virginia's mother) -- Virginia's grandmother.

Dates: 2005 February 18; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Robert and Dorothy Jackson, 1984 September 22, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-008
Abstract

Robert Adison Jackson went to West Minister College and then graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1919 as a geologist. He came to Pueblo, Colorado in 1923 and was licenced as an engineer in 1928. Jackson worked in Walsenburg, Colorado for five or six years and then went to the CF&I Denver office in 1936. In 1946 he moved to Arkansas until 1961. Jackson retired in 1964.

Dates: 1984 September 22; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Robert Jackson, 1984 July 18, 2006

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Identifier: BHS-SCA-007
Abstract

Robert Adison Jackson went to West Minister College and then graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1919 as a geologist. He came to Pueblo, Colorado in 1923 and was licenced as an engineer in 1928. Jackson worked in Walsenburg, Colorado for five or six years and then went to the CF & I Denver office in 1936. In 1946 he moved to Arkansas until 1961. Jackson retired in 1964.

Dates: 1984 July 18; Digitization: 2006

Oral History Interview with Rogers, Sarah, 1999, 2006 September 18

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Identifier: WHS-C049
Abstract

Sarah came to this area in 1936 from New Jersey-Pillar of Fire property; went to school there. Jasper was a minister however did other things such asran farm, milked cows; Born in Moffett Tunnel area;Jack of all trades. Sarah & Jasper were married at the Pillar of Fire Radio Station.After jasper passed away Sarah married his brother Norman Rogers. Original farm 92nd Ave. & Huron Street. Pillar of Fire property area.

Dates: 1999; Digitization: 2006 September 18

Oral History Interview with Román Jimenez, 1979 July 26, 2006 November 15

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Identifier: UTEP376
Abstract

Biographical data; experiences in school; went to M?xico with his family in 1924, where he worked as an office boy; after retuning to the United States worked in construction in Colorado, and later went to New York where he worked for the railroad as an interpreter for braceros; present employment experiences.

Dates: 1979 July 26; Digitization: 2006 November 15

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Folk music -- New Mexico 488
Canciones 193
Interviews 99
Colorado 93
Alabados 85
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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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