Perspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Raul Castro 2011-07-22
Former Arizona Governor and United States Ambassador, Raúl Castro recounts his childhood in Southern Arizona, and describes his early struggles as a Mexican-American youth attempting to get an...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with William McNerney 2011-06-08
William McNerney describes Tucson in the 1940's, when his family moved here for his wife's allergies. The interview focuses on McNerney's work for the Post Office.
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Dick Hughes 2012-04-26
Dick Hughes recounts the story of his family's settlement in Tucson, Arizona after the American Civil War. Hughes discusses the creation of Barrio Anita and the history behind the Rincon Memorial...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Molly McKasson...
Molly McKasson shares her recollections of Himmel Park and Himmel Park Library in Tucson, Arizona. McKasson also describes her activist days working on the Equal Rights Amendment. Submitted as part of...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Gertrude Lopez 2011-04-09
Gertrude Lopez speaks about her life as a waila musician and community member of the Tohono O'odham Nation. She includes information about the role and history of waila music among the Tohono O'odham...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Frank de la Cruz 2011-02-05
Frank de la Cruz recounts his participation in organizing marches and rallies, as well as talks with the Mayor of Tucson and the City Council of Tucson to establish a neighborhood center and park on...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Gene Mejia 2012-04-17
Gene Mejia recounts his childhood in Tucson, Arizona and reminisces on how the city has changed over the years. Mejia recalls hearing news of Pearl Harbor as a boy and reflects on the impact of the...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Jim Nintzel 2011-02-15
Jim Nintzel speaks about his parents and stepfather and on the experience of being one of seven children. Nintzel recounts his childhood experiences including relocating to Tucson, Arizona from New...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with John O'Dowd 2011-07-01
John O'Dowd speaks about his grandparents and parents who immigrated from Sweden to Tucson, Arizona and describes his life growing up in Tucson. O'Dowd discusses his career in the military and as an...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Opha Probasco 2011-08-24
Opha Probasco describes moving to Tucson, Arizona in 1925 in search of a climate that would be favorable for his father's tuberculosis. Probasco discusses his childhood in Tucson including his...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Salomon Baldenegro...
Salomon Baldenegro recounts his participation in organizing marches, rallies, as well as talks with the Mayor of Tucson and the City Council of Tucson to establish a neighborhood center and park on the...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with William Bond 2011-01-14
William Bond discusses his long career in education in Southern Arizona. Bond describes his volunteer experiences with senior citizens in Tucson and tells of his experiences with his pets Sombra,...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Charles Penson 2011-04-01
Charles Penson discusses his career as historian and archivist with the Titan Missile Museum in Sahuarita, Arizona. Interview runs 42 minutes. Submitted as part of Capturing Arizona Stories.
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Frank Soltys interview...
Frank Soltys recalls his family moving from Connecticut to Tucson, Arizona in 1959, so his father could take a job as the first Director of Sports Information at the University of Arizona. Soltys...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Dolores Celaya 2011-12-17
Dolores Celaya discusses her Grandfather Eufemianino Moyza who homesteaded Moyza Ranch in Arivaca, Arizona around 1875. She recalls her own life on the ranch, and the seasonal food cycle and food...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Joanne Burch 2011-06-29
Joanne Burch recalls her family’s history in southern Arizona, beginning in the late 1800’s. Burch recounts life in Tucson before World War II and describes the experience of watching the city grow...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Kathy Engle 2011-04-15
Kathy Engle discusses her career as a journalist and her time writing for the Green Valley News. Engle also talks of her experiences living in Southern Arizona. Interview runs 39 minutes. Submitted as...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Ruth Glass 2011-01-13
Ruth Glass briefly describes her family and her relocation to Tucson, Arizona in 1968 in hopes of alleviating her son’s asthma. Glass discusses her love of hiking around Tucson and rafting in Arizona....
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Toni Miller 2011-01-11
Toni Miller describes her family’s relocation in 1935 to Tucson, Arizona from Estes Park, Colorado in search for year-round tourist business for their business, Miller’s Curio Company. Miller discusses...
View ArticlePerspectives of the Past-Oral history interview with Arnold Palacios 2011-04-02
Arnold Palacios discusses his involvement in the Chicano Movement in Tucson, Arizona in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Palacios describes his involvement in the fight to build a park in the...
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