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Jennie's Journal
Jennie's Journal
Wyona Holmes Jaffe
The story of the life of Jennie Lee Hawkins Holmes came about as a result of my interest in Arizona history in general and my family history in particular. My grandmother, Jennie Lee, was born in the Arizona Territory in February 1891. She passed on parts of the family history by telling the stories of her early life to her children and grandchildren. She also kept a personal journal, excerpts from which are to be found throughout this book. To preserve these stories for future generations, my daughter Deborah and I began working with Grandma Jennie by putting her oral history on tapes.
Grand Daddy's Writings
Granddaddy's Writings
Paula J. Carson
Paul Hunter
This is a collection of writings gathered over the lifetimes of Paul Reeves Hunter and his daughters, Adel and Paula. It was compiled by Paula, their granddaughter. Writing Expression and artistic creating has been a way of life and continues through their children and grandchildren. They are a family of stories who values keeping history alive.
Paula reflects, “When we gathered, we told the tales of long ago and the characters we call family:
The writings reflect the times,
the struggles, the faith and emotions.
The joy and the sorrow. The questions of ourselves. We invite you to enjoy the snapshot of our family. This book is full color with colorful photos of the Arizona monsoon season taken by Paula J. Carson.
The Old Scrapbook
The Old Scrapbook
Barbara Caballero
My mother's old scrapbook is faded and worn, as it well may be, for it has traveled many miles over a long period of years. Always I kept it with me after it came into my possession, and as I read it in later years I felt its story should be written.
The Old Scrapbook is a chunk of history and drops the reader into the current lifestyle of that era. It was originally penned by my grandmother as a story in the 1900's. It is a true story which starts in Ohio. The family ventures out west to Arizona and participates in the Oklahoma Run in 1889. All of the character's names are not changed from the original individuals.
Nichols and Mickles: They All Came Together
Nichols and Mickles: They All Came Together
Jerry Macke
by Jerry Macke with contributions by Doris (Dodie) Mickle-Macke (wife of Jerry Macke) and Les F. Mickle (brother-in-law).
Early pioneers, such as the Mickle family, made their way to the Verde Valley; coming by mule, horseback and covered wagons to build and to stay. Their courage, toughness, and vision opened up a new land which became home for their families. This book is a report of one family’s adventure. The book starts out with a 1909 photo of Les Mickle and his father Frederick Maxwell Mickle in two Jerome Dairy Wagons pulled by horses on their way to deliver milk and cheese to the miners in the small town of Jerome, Arizona. Jerry is historian who brings together extensive bloodline studies as well as genealogy and news of the day to grow the story from forefathers to current family.
Grandpa Gary's Story
Grandpa Gary's Story
Gary Barto
Biography of Gary Barto. He wrote down his life for his grandchildren to read. The picture above he is standing by his cab. He still owns the cab and brings it to old car shows in the Verde Valley area. Gary plays tuba in a local band.
Hauser Family Cookbook 2022
2022 Hauser Family Cookbook
Compiled by Kristie Hauser Bright
2022 color edition. Some years back, Brenda Hauser, armed with a tin box, an old wood table, a folding chair and an umbrella, set up at the two-acre sweet corn patch on their property. Corn sold for fifty cents a dozen. She says that it was fun to see people come down the dusty road in their clean white cars and high heels to pick corn. It was such a success that the next year they planted five acres. The tradition of planting corn has continued through today where they plant 50 acres each year...and people still swing by the Hauser Corn Stand in Camp Verde, Arizona to buy corn in the season. They are happy to release the 4th Edition of the Hauser Family Cookbook; of which many feature Corn. Enjoy the rich heritage of an amazing farming family.
Hauser Family Cookbook 2022 Black and White
2022 Hauser Family Cookbook
Compiled by Kristie Hauser Bright
2022 Black and White edition. Some years back, Brenda Hauser, armed with a tin box, an old wood table, a folding chair and an umbrella, set up at the two-acre sweet corn patch on their property. Corn sold for fifty cents a dozen. She says that it was fun to see people come down the dusty road in their clean white cars and high heels to pick corn. It was such a success that the next year they planted five acres. The tradition of planting corn has continued through today where they plant 50 acres each year...and people still swing by the Hauser Corn Stand in Camp Verde, Arizona to buy corn in the season. They are happy to release the 4th Edition of the Hauser Family Cookbook; of which many feature Corn. Enjoy the rich heritage of an amazing farming family.
Hauser Family Claudia Hauser
2022 Hauser Family Cookbook
Kristie Hauser Bright
2022 Black and White edition. Some years back, Brenda Hauser, armed with a tin box, an old wood table, a folding chair and an umbrella, set up at the two-acre sweet corn patch on their property. Corn sold for fifty cents a dozen.
Hauser Family Zach Hauser
Hauser Family Zach Hauser
2022 Hauser Family Cookbook
Kristie Hauser Bright
2022 Black and White edition. Some years back, Brenda Hauser, armed with a tin box, an old wood table, a folding chair and an umbrella, set up at the two-acre sweet corn patch on their property. Corn sold for fifty cents a dozen.