Vertie Sparks
Oral Histories
Oral Histories
A Legacy Story in Honor of Dr. Ed Sparks by Wife Vertie Sparks
Ed Sparks pictured here front-right, was serving in the United State Air Force and this photo was taken somewhere in Japan. Dr. Ed Sparks, a longtime Tucson Dentist, was from a military family and they were dedicated to the health and welfare of others. His uncle Dr. Martin Edwards was drafted and fought in World War I before graduating from medical school. Dr. Ed Sparks’ grandfather Simon Edwards served in the 8th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery Unit for the Union Army during the Civil War.
Ed’s Daughter Robin says, “We are as American as Peach Cobbler.” Happy Father’s Day, Happy 4th!
Richard Davis
Oral Histories
Oral Histories
Richard Davis
Family love, Understanding with a healthy dose that respects history!
Richard made options to help his family and has continued with this love and respect for them and everyone he cares about. He came to Tucson and was stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base and married Doreen Douglas.
Video production by Ken Roth Associates
Pat Hopkins
Oral Histories
Oral Histories
Pat Hopkins
With information on Gayle Hopkins
You couldn’t catch him! Gayle Hopkins was an outstanding track athlete at the University of Arizona! He stayed in Arizona and became the Associate Athletic Director for the U of A in Tucson.
Video production by Ken Roth Associates
Lou Beaty
Oral Histories
Oral Histories
From Detroit to Arizona…
An Actor for All!
Listen to the following audio interview or watch his performance on ER Quintessence of Dust to learn more about Lou Beaty.
Dr. Laura Banks-Reed
Oral Histories
Oral Histories
Dr. Laura Banks-Reed
A Tucson Icon…Outstanding in everything she touched!
Laura born in 1921 in Tucson and has more awards than we can name. She has a love story, a story of loss and resilience and many stories of love for family, friends and God.
Watch the Clip
Watch the Full Interview
Recorded by AAMSAZ
TUSD “Pillars of the Tucson Unified Community”
To learn more about Dr. Laura Banks-Reed’s remarkable journey, we also welcome you to visit this page from Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Dr. Banks-Reed, with too many awards to list, transitioned from being a student in a segregated school to a leader in the fight for integration. Raised in the Barrio Anita neighborhood, she dedicated 39 years of her career to TUSD, with Banks Elementary named in her honor.
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Museum Location
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Museum is located on the Campus of the University of Arizona
Student Union Room 244(1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719)
Park in the 2nd Street Garage