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ContributorsFleming, Lawrence J., 1932- (Interviewer) / Hodges, Sam (Samuel Rosco), 1889-1986 (Interviewee)
Created1972 (year uncertain)
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Sam Hodges went to work with the Phoenix Street Railway in 1913. He left the Railway to serve in the Army during World War I and returned to Phoenix in 1922. He continued working with the Railway until 1948, when he ran one of the last cars down Washington Street

Sam Hodges went to work with the Phoenix Street Railway in 1913. He left the Railway to serve in the Army during World War I and returned to Phoenix in 1922. He continued working with the Railway until 1948, when he ran one of the last cars down Washington Street in the "Last Run" ceremony. In this interview, Hodges and Fleming discuss specific lines, the construction and operation of cars used on the Railway, working conditions for Railway employees, and accidents on the Railway. Hodges also discusses a trip he took to visit his sister in California, the challenges American military personnel face when returning from deployment, and his time working on an Arizona ostrich farm.

Created1972-01-30
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Bill Scott began working for the Phoenix Street Railway in 1924. In this interview, Scott and Fleming discuss the types of cars used on the Railway and details of their construction and operation, individual lines, accidents, working conditions for Railway employees, various of Scott's colleagues, and Fleming's efforts to preserve

Bill Scott began working for the Phoenix Street Railway in 1924. In this interview, Scott and Fleming discuss the types of cars used on the Railway and details of their construction and operation, individual lines, accidents, working conditions for Railway employees, various of Scott's colleagues, and Fleming's efforts to preserve historic streetcars.

Created1965 (year approximate)
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Steve Allen narrates this solicitation for support of the Arizona State University Alumni Association ca. 1965. The audio features Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and Sun Devil Marching Band music, the ASU College Bowl team, the announcement of Miss America Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Spanish professor Irma Wilson, and President G. Homer

Steve Allen narrates this solicitation for support of the Arizona State University Alumni Association ca. 1965. The audio features Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and Sun Devil Marching Band music, the ASU College Bowl team, the announcement of Miss America Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Spanish professor Irma Wilson, and President G. Homer Durham and the ASU Concert Choir.

Created1964-10-25
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Audio recording of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Memorial Union, October 25, 1954. Jim Creasman is master of ceremonies. Arizona State College cheer "With an A" is performed. Featuring speeches from Governor Howard Pyle, Senator Carl T. Hayden, student president Bill Coulson, head of the physical sciences department George M.

Audio recording of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Memorial Union, October 25, 1954. Jim Creasman is master of ceremonies. Arizona State College cheer "With an A" is performed. Featuring speeches from Governor Howard Pyle, Senator Carl T. Hayden, student president Bill Coulson, head of the physical sciences department George M. Bateman, President Grady Gammage, members of the alumni association, and others.

Created1963-08-25
DescriptionThis Sunday morning broadcast, hosted by Austin Coleman for Ragsdale Mortuary, commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation. It features religious music by Mahalia Jackson and several others and provides a brief history of the Ragsdale Mortuary.
Created1963-03-24
DescriptionIn this sermon, Rev. Mondy discusses the Emancipation Proclamation.
Created1963 (year uncertain)
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This Sunday morning broadcast, hosted by Austin Coleman, features a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Coleman also reads a letter from Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Johnson of Coolidge, Arizona discussing citizenship and freedom; reports on a NAACP meeting covering the absence of “negro” employees in Arizona state government positions,

This Sunday morning broadcast, hosted by Austin Coleman, features a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Coleman also reads a letter from Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Johnson of Coolidge, Arizona discussing citizenship and freedom; reports on a NAACP meeting covering the absence of “negro” employees in Arizona state government positions, discrimination in public accommodations, and calls for a march on the Arizona capitol if the accommodations bill is not passed; and introduces and comments on a clip of Martin Luther King's "Three Words" (All, Here, Now).
Created1964
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Austin Coleman introduces this program celebrating Mothers' Day. It features Sid McCoy reading "At My Mother's Knee," Eleanor Ragsdale commenting on the event, and Lincoln Ragsdale presenting a sermon on "The Negro Mother." Lincoln Ragsdale also asks for volunteers to assist with Martin Luther King's planned visit to

Austin Coleman introduces this program celebrating Mothers' Day. It features Sid McCoy reading "At My Mother's Knee," Eleanor Ragsdale commenting on the event, and Lincoln Ragsdale presenting a sermon on "The Negro Mother." Lincoln Ragsdale also asks for volunteers to assist with Martin Luther King's planned visit to "Montgomery Stadium" on June 3.
Created1964
DescriptionPresentation by Joseph W. Matthews, Dean of the Ecumenical Institute of Evanston, Illinois, at a meeting sponsored by Arizona State University's Wesley Foundation. This recording has some audio quality and bleed-through issues.
Created1964-03-22
DescriptionAustin Coleman hosts this Easter season program. It features an Easter message from Lincoln Ragsdale, commentary by Ragsdale regarding discrimination, and an announcement of a demonstration to be held at the Capitol "Monday at noon."