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December 23, 2014
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What it was…Our Changing Local History

My family has lived and worked in Flagstaff for over 110 years, and several of which worked in the lumber industry that once fueled Flagstaff’s economy. My grandfather worked at the early days of the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company … Continue reading

December 10, 2014
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Digital Exhibits Past and Present

Eighteen online exhibits reveal the richness and complexity of the Colorado plateau and related subjects through images, documents, oral histories, videos, and more. Offerings to the Gods of Light and Shadow Louie’s Legacy QR Code Project Time … and Time … Continue reading

December 4, 2014
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Martin Litton: Ran his last rapid on November 30, 2014

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Martin Litton on November 30, 2014 at the age of 97. Martin Litton fit several lifetimes in his 97 years. He graduated from UCLA in 1938 with a … Continue reading