Oral History
Interviewee: John Thomas "Tom" Rigden (b. 08/13/1911 - d. 03/20/2005)
Interviewer: Mona McCroskey
Audio Number: 803
Duration: 01:54:57
Date: January 21, 1991
Topics Discussed: Rigden Family History, Ranching History of the Hays Cattle Company, Cowboy Life, Cattle Round Ups & Cow Dogs, Peeples Valley History, Sheep & Goat Ranching, Building Sheep's Crossing, Tiefilo Contreras & Copper Basin.
Skull Valley Pioneer Historical Society Meeting & Lecture
Title: An Arizona Pioneer Cowboy
Presenter: John Thomas "Tom" Rigden (b. 08/13/1911 - d. 03/20/2005)
Audio Number: 1034
Duration: 01:05:28
Date: October 8, 1994
Topics Discussed: Ranching History of the Hays Cattle Company, Cowboy Life and Cattle Round Ups.
Oral History
Interviewee: John Thomas "Tom" Rigden (b. 08/13/1911 - d. 03/20/2005)
Interviewer: Linda Ludington
Audio Number: 804
Duration: 01:21:17
Date: December 8, 2000
Topics Discussed: Linda Ludington conducted this interview for the 2001 Cowboy Poets Gathering. Ranching History of the Hays Cattle Company, Peeples Valley History; Tiefilo Contreras, Copper Basin, Tom's Father - Charles "Charlie" L. Rigden, Burnt Ranch, Cynthia Rigden, Dan Fain and the Basque.
Oral History
Interviewee: Idelia (Baumgarten) Riggs (b. 11/22/1902 – d. 05/06/1997)
Interviewer: Jane Peneo
Audio Number: 1789
Duration: 01:01:50
Date: September 13, 1988
Topics Discussed: Riggs' Arrival in Prescott, Newcomers Club, Prescott Sister City, Sharlot Hall Museum Activities, Lloyd Roe Adult Center, Turning Point, Arizona Association of University Women (AAUW) Lecture Series
Oral History
Interviewee: Idelia (Baumgarten) Riggs (b. 11/22/1902 – d. 05/06/1997)
Interviewer: Jane Peneo
Audio Number: 180
Duration: 00:54:01
Date: September 17, 1988
Topics Discussed: Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG), Governor's Council on Aging, shelter and housing projects in Prescott
Oral History
Interviewee: Idelia (Baumgarten) Riggs (b. 11/22/1902 – d. 05/06/1997)
Interviewer: Jane Peneo
Audio Number: 179
Duration: 00:59:22
Date: September 20, 1988
Topics Discussed: Faith House, Alternatives for Men, ERA Debate, Widows' Network, Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG)
Oral History
Interviewee: Idelia (Baumgarten) Riggs (b. 11/22/1902 – d. 05/06/1997)
Interviewer: Jane Peneo
Audio Number: 181
Duration: 00:59:47
Date: October 18, 1988
Topics Discussed: Yavapai College Retirement Council, Yavapai College Art Show & Gallery, Feeding the Hungry, Prescott College Board of Directors, Rehabilitation Center, and Prescott Peace Network.
Oral History
Interviewee: Idelia (Baumgarten) Riggs (b. 11/22/1902 – d. 05/06/1997)
Interviewer: Jane Peneo
Audio Number: 182
Duration: 00:50:44
Date: October 24, 1988
Topics Discussed: The Women's Monday Club, Art Trust, historic preservation, Viola Jimulla
Oral History
Interviewee: Curtis "Curt" Jacob Ritter (b. 11/06/1916 - d. 09/07/2006)
Interviewer: Matt Culley
Audio Number: 57
Duration: 00:57:42
Date: May 22, 1967
Topics Discussed: Ritter Family History, Cattle Ranching in Yavapai County, Simmons Party, Hillside, Thompson Valley and Ash Fork.
Oral History
Interviewee: Curtis "Curt" Jacob Ritter (b. 11/06/1916 – d. 09/07/2006)
Interviewer: Pioneer Production Staff Member
Audio Number: 1150-1151
Duration: 01:47:37
Date: 1989
Topics Discussed: Early Ranching in Yavapai County, Arizona & His Experiences in Arizona's Wild West.