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The recording presents three telephone conversations:

00:00:00 Billing dispute between Western Federal Corporation and Arizona Republic Advertising;

00:02:40 Discussion regarding members of unidentified executive committee;

00:04:08 Off the record interview of Shadegg by unidentified KOOL-TV reporter regarding the Arizona Select Law Enforcement Review Commission ca. 1980.

Created1954-08
DescriptionStephen Shadegg interviews David Campbell, Chairman of the Board Phoenix Sanitary District #1, regarding upcoming election for bond issue to support infrastructure improvements. Broadcast on KOY radio, August 14, 1954. "Spot announcements" for "Phoenix Sanitary" include several brief interviews and testimonials from citizens.
ContributorsShadegg, Stephen (Speaker)
Created1946-07
Description

Memorial eulogy for Maricopa County Sheriff Ernest W. Roach given by Stephen Shadegg in 1946.

Created1957-01-07
DescriptionA complete audio recording of the January 1957 inaugural address of Arizona Governor Ernest McFarland at Phoenix, Arizona.
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Created1948-02-17
DescriptionThis video depicts the final streetcar run on the Phoenix Street Railway.
ContributorsFleming, Lawrence J., 1932- (Interviewer) / Smith, Joseph Nelson, 1901-1980 (Interviewee)
Created1972 (year uncertain)
Description

Joseph Smith started working as a motorman on the Phoenix Street Railway in October of 1926 and retired in 1956. In this interview, Smith and Fleming discuss the Phoenix Street Railway's development, the types of cars employed, the track used, individual routes, maintenance issues, and working conditions for Railway employees.

Joseph Smith started working as a motorman on the Phoenix Street Railway in October of 1926 and retired in 1956. In this interview, Smith and Fleming discuss the Phoenix Street Railway's development, the types of cars employed, the track used, individual routes, maintenance issues, and working conditions for Railway employees. Smith also reflects on Phoenix's development, including "millionaire's row," the growth of residential neighborhoods, canals, and businesses.

ContributorsFleming, Lawrence J., 1932- (Interviewer) / Hodges, Sam (Samuel Rosco), 1889-1986 (Interviewee)
Created1972 (year uncertain)
Description

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
Description

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.

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ContributorsPobzeb, Vang (Author)
Created1990
DescriptionArticle on the political climate of Laos from the 1950s until the 1990s, detailing international and domestic political issues.
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Created1964
DescriptionReport on the political conditions, population demographics, history, and government structure of the Kingdom of Laos.