Oral history interview, 1985 Apr. 17 [sound recording].

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Oral history interview, 1985 Apr. 17 [sound recording].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35520146

Sound recording of interview concerning work, family and community life of Southern Pacific Railroad employees in Tucson, from 1925 to 1984. Also discusses Armory Park neighborhood and its residents.

Transcript (50 p.)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7372901

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Mangelsdorf, Karen,

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