Mayer, Marian, 1899-

Dates:
Birth 1899

Biographical notes:

Resident of the Yuma, Arizona area.

Maian Samdbrano Mayer was born in Yuma, Arizona. She traces several generations of both sides of her family back to Spanish settlers in Mexico. She grew up on a ranch near Pichaco, California. Her uncle, Isaac Polhamus, was a Colorado River boat Captain. Mrs. Mayer relates her memories of Colorado River life and family traditions.

From the description of An interview with Marian Mayer : casettes and transcript, May 26, 1982 / by Kristina Minister ; sponsored by the First Interstate Bank of Arizona. c1984. (Scottsdale Public Library). WorldCat record id: 19038109

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Subjects:

  • River boats
  • Women

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Yuma (Ariz.) (as recorded)
  • Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) (as recorded)
  • Arizona (as recorded)
  • Pichaco (Calif.) (as recorded)
  • Colorado River Region (Colo.-Mexico) (as recorded)