Oral history interview with Dave and Helen Duckworth, 1986 November 6, 2006 March

Dave Duckworth begins by telling how he and Helen came to Mesa in 1943 so he could work as a pharmacist. He talks about living in the Evergreen district, owning a drugstore with his father, and how medicine has changed in 40 years. He describes what Mesa was like in the 1940's with wide streets, a thriving downtown district, and good schools. Mr. Duckworth talks about the semi-rural environment that allowed people to have horses in their yards in the middle of town. He mentions being a charter member of the Mesa Southside Sheriff's Posse. Helen Duckworth tells that she worked as a nurse for a pediatrician in Mesa and also did bookkeeping for Mr. Duckworth's drugstore. They tell the story of how the Mesa Country Club was started in the early 1950's. The Duckworths reminisce about people they've known for years, and they mention several businesses in the downtown area.