Oral Histories

–

Larry and Gary Starks

Watch the Larry and Gary Starks Clip

Watch the Larry and Gary Starks Full Interview

Oral Histories

–

Doris Snowden

Watch the Doris Snowden Clip

Watch the Doris Snowden Full Interview

Oral Histories

–

Barbara and Sam Newsome

Watch the Barbara and Sam Newsome Clip

Watch the Barbara and Sam Newsome Full Interview

Oral Histories

–

Annie Sykes

Watch the Annie Sykes Clip

Watch the Annie Sykes – Full Interview

Oral Histories

–

Dr. Tani Sanche

Watch the Dr. Tani Sanchez Clip

Watch the Dr. Tani Sanchez Full Interview

Oral Histories

–

Ed and 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 an actively learning 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!

Watch the Vertie Sparks Interview

Oral Histories

–

Richard Davis

Family love, Understanding with a healthy dose that respects history!

See Full Interview

Watch the Richard Davis Clip

Video production by Ken Roth Associates

Oral Histories

–

Pat Hopkins

With information on Gayle Hopkins

See Full Interview

Watch the Pat Hopkins Full Interview

Video production by Ken Roth Associates

Oral Histories

–

Lou Beaty

From Detroit to Arizona…An Actor for All!

View His Performance

Watch the Lou Beaty Interview

Oral Histories

–

Dr. Laura Banks-Reed

A Tucson Icon…Outstanding in everything she touched!

Recorded by AAMSAZ

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.