Speakers Program: Fall 2003

The Globe-Miami and San Carlos community enjoyed a free and entertaining program featuring James D. McBride from Arizona State University at 6 PM on Friday, October 3, 2003 at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum in Miami.

James D. McBride has taught Arizona history since 1967. A high school history teacher for 22 years, Dr. McBride is currently a faculty associate at Arizona State University, teaching a televised course on Arizona history. He has published a number of articles on mining and mine labor.

From Pans to Pits: The History of Mining in Arizona

The slide presentation was an account of the history of mining in Arizona. Mining has played a significant role in Arizona’s history from the arrival of the first Europeans to the present. The presentation covered both the technical and human aspects of mining and the importance of mining in Arizona’s development.

This was the second of three programs scheduled for the first Friday of September, October and November 2003, at the Miami Museum.

This program was made possible by the Arizona Humanities Council, www.AZhumanities.org

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