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ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Contributor)
Created2003
Description
In this essay, Rhodes describes the complex political battle that culminated in the Central Arizona Project, which Rhodes considered one of his greatest achievements. This piece is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.
ContributorsHayden, Carl Trumbull, 1877-1972 (Speaker) / KOOL (Television station : Phoenix, Ariz.) (Contributor)
Created1961-11-17
Description
In this speech, Hayden reflects on his career, including his election as Arizona's first Representative in 1912; his recollections of such prominent figures as Governor George W. P. Hunt and Williams Jennings Bryan; and advice he received, including a Maryland politician's caution against speaking on the House floor because "it will be printed in the Congressional Record and you can never get it out" and Senator Pat Harrison's instruction to "never talk when you have the votes." Hayden finishes his speech by introducing President Kennedy.
ContributorsKennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 (Speaker) / KOOL (Television station : Phoenix, Ariz.) (Contributor)
Created1961-11-17
Description
In this speech, President Kennedy describes his first meeting with Carl Hayden and praises Hayden's service as a legislator, specifically his work with water policy, participation in infrastructure and other projects designed to improve conditions in western states, and his outstanding representation of his constituency. He concludes his remarks by discussing America's role as a world power.
ContributorsGoldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998 (Interviewee)
Created1965-08-21
DescriptionIn this interview, Goldwater discusses racial violence in California, defense spending, the Central Arizona Project, Republican party politics, and his recent back surgery.
ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Speaker)
Created1971-02
DescriptionRhodes sends his greetings to the Arizona soldiers gathered at Jack and Mary Murphy's Saigon residence to celebrate Arizona's 57th [sic] year of statehood. He provides an update about the activities of the 92nd Congress, including the Central Arizona Project.
ContributorsHarless, Meredith (Florence Meredith Howard), 1909-1996 (Interviewer) / Patten, Harold (Harold Ambrose), 1907-1969 (Interviewee) / Baring, Walter S. (Walter Stephan), 1911-1975 (Interviewee) / D'Ewart, Wesley Abner, 1889-1973 (Interviewee) / Willis, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1885-1968 (Interviewee) / Murphy, William J. (Interviewee) / KTAR (Radio station : Phoenix, Ariz.) (Contributor)
Created1951
Description
Meredith Harless interviews William Murphy, the "federal agent in charge of the FBI in Arizona," on anti-communist activities in the United States and Congressmen Harold “Porque” Patten (D-AZ), Walter S. Baring Jr. (D-NV), Wesley A. D'Ewart (R-MT), and Charley Willis, Executive Secretary of the Small Miners Association of Arizona, regarding such subjects as the Colorado River Project and "Indian problems" in Arizona.
ContributorsMcLaughlin, Dorothy, 1912-2005 (Photographer) / McLaughlin, Herb, 1918-1991 (Photographer) / McCulloch Bros. (Contributor)
Created1970
ContributorsMcLaughlin, Dorothy, 1912-2005 (Photographer) / McLaughlin, Herb, 1918-1991 (Photographer) / McCulloch Bros. (Contributor)
Created1970
ContributorsMcLaughlin, Dorothy, 1912-2005 (Photographer) / McLaughlin, Herb, 1918-1991 (Photographer) / McCulloch Bros. (Contributor)
Created1970
ContributorsMcLaughlin, Dorothy, 1912-2005 (Photographer) / McLaughlin, Herb, 1918-1991 (Photographer) / McCulloch Bros. (Contributor)
Created1970