Oral Histories
- Al Longmire
- Albert Randall
- Annie Sykes
- Barbara and Sam Newsome
- Barbara Lewis
- Charles Kendrick
- Clarence Boykins
- Cora Farris
- Deanna Lewis
- Delano Price
- Dolores Townsend
- Donna Liggins
- Doris Snowden
- Dr. Laura Banks-Reed
- Ernie McCray
- Gary L. Harrison
- Jacque Price
- Johnny Bowens
- Jon Covington
- Larry and Gary Starks
- Leslie Morris
- Lou Beaty
- Moniqua Lane
- Pat Hopkins
- Richard Davis
- Rubin Salter Jr
- Tani Sanchez
- Vertie Sparks
- Watson Family
- Willie Blake
A Oral History From Deanna Lewis
Video by African American Museum of Southern Arizona
Deanna Lewis
Deanna Lewis, originally from Albany, New York, has been a Tucsonan for 44 years. Her groundbreaking journey with the Tucson Fire Department began on January 30th, 1984, when she became its first female firefighter. As 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of this historic achievement, Deanna reflects on her impactful career.
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Video production by Jenny Li
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