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Mcgowen Family Oral History, Part 4/4

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Part OfMcGowen Family Oral HistoryIntervieweeBen McGowan Carol LeeInterviewerJoyce McBride David FreuSubjectOral historiesArizona HistoryArizona History 20th CenturyGila County (Ariz.)Globe (Ariz.)--HistoryGlobe (Ariz.)--social conditionsBiographyMiningDescriptionIn Part 4, Ben McGowan answers David Freu's questions about the area, including the Tonto Forest, the Experimental Farm and old C.C.C. Camp, old mining operations and residents of the area since the 1930's to present. Ben tells us of colorful prospectors, storekeepers and events, including the story behind the white Angel Wings perched on top of Asbestos Peak above Roosevelt Lake.Audio Length00:16:31Date Original2010-05-09Date Range1930s (1930-1939)1940s (1940-1949)1950s (1950-1959)1960s (1960-1969)1960s (1960-1969)1970s (1970-1979)1980s (1980-1989)1990s (1990-1999)2000s (2000-2009)TypeSound- NonmusicalOriginal FormatOral historiesLanguageEnglishContributing InstitutionGila County Historical MuseumCollectionOral Histories of Gila CountyRights StatementThe opinions expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee only. They do not represent the views of the Gila Co. Historical Society Museum. Please contact the Gila Co. Historical Society Museum with questions about the use and reproduction of this resource.

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IdentifierMcGowen Family History Part 4.mp3Date Digitized2010-05-09Digital FormatMP3

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