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Interview with Sam R. Hodges

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.

Congressman John Rhodes Message

ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Speaker)
Created1971-02
Description
John Rhodes sends his greetings to Arizona soldiers currently serving in Vietnam. He predicts that the war will be over soon, discusses changes that have taken place in American society, praises Nixon's economic package and expresses his hope that it won't be undermined by "silly legislation" in Congress, and…

John Rhodes sends his greetings to Arizona soldiers currently serving in Vietnam. He predicts that the war will be over soon, discusses changes that have taken place in American society, praises Nixon's economic package and expresses his hope that it won't be undermined by "silly legislation" in Congress, and predicts substantial improvement to the American economy.

Congressman John Rhodes Message

ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Speaker)
DescriptionRhodes sends his greetings to Jack and Mary Murphy and Arizona soldiers serving in Vietnam. He provides an update on legislative activities in Washington, D.C. including appropriations, the Family Assistance Plan, and the Mansfield Amendment in addition to predicting that the Vietnam War will be over soon.

Congressman John Rhodes Message

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.

Part 1

ContributorsFleming, Lawrence J., 1932- (Interviewer) / Hodges, Sam (Samuel Rosco), 1889-1986 (Interviewee)
Created1972 (year uncertain)
Description
Fleming and Hodges discuss specific Railway lines, including the Indian School line, the Hollywood line, the Orangewood line, the Glendale line, the Washington Street line, the Grand Avenue line, the Fairgrounds line, and the track around "Desert Curve"; Phoenix's development; the construction and operation of cars used on the Railway,…

Fleming and Hodges discuss specific Railway lines, including the Indian School line, the Hollywood line, the Orangewood line, the Glendale line, the Washington Street line, the Grand Avenue line, the Fairgrounds line, and the track around "Desert Curve"; Phoenix's development; the construction and operation of cars used on the Railway, specifically cars 1, 30, 31, and 32; the track used on the Railway; various of Hodges' colleagues; and working conditions, including scheduling, salary, job responsibilities, uniforms, and seniority.

Part 2

ContributorsFleming, Lawrence J., 1932- (Interviewer) / Hodges, Sam (Samuel Rosco), 1889-1986 (Interviewee)
Created1972 (year uncertain)
Description
Fleming and Hodges discuss working conditions, including scheduling and various of Hodges' coworkers; a trip Hodges took to visit his sister in California, including his impressions of Parker, Arizona; the challenges American military personnel face when returning from deployment; the Phoenix Street Railway's infrastructure, including bridges and the types of…

Fleming and Hodges discuss working conditions, including scheduling and various of Hodges' coworkers; a trip Hodges took to visit his sister in California, including his impressions of Parker, Arizona; the challenges American military personnel face when returning from deployment; the Phoenix Street Railway's infrastructure, including bridges and the types of cars used on the various lines; an accident involving a split switch that Hodges had while operating a streetcar in 1914; and Hodges' time working on an Arizona ostrich farm.
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Early Days

ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Contributor)
Created2003
Description

This document consists of an essay and a personal narrative. The essay discusses Rhodes' early life, education at Kansas State University and Harvard University, marriage to Betty Harvey, and military service. In the personal narrative, Rhodes recounts his experience of the events of December 7, 1941. This piece is illustrated…

This document consists of an essay and a personal narrative. The essay discusses Rhodes' early life, education at Kansas State University and Harvard University, marriage to Betty Harvey, and military service. In the personal narrative, Rhodes recounts his experience of the events of December 7, 1941. This piece is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.
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Central Arizona Project

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.

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The Watergate Era

ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Contributor)
Created2003
Description

This document includes an article regarding Rhodes' difficult role as Minority Leader during Watergate and Rhodes' reflections on the Nixon administration, Watergate, and his decision to vote in favor of impeaching President Nixon. This piece is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.

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Republican Party Conventions

ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Contributor)
Created2003
Description

This document discusses Rhodes' chairmanship of the 1976 and 1980 Republican National Conventions. It includes Rhodes' recollections of these events and is illustrated with images from Rhodes' archival collections.