5147 - An oral history with Gie Cly, 1975 July 26

File

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The contents of the Samuel Moon Monument Valley Oral History Collection consist of oral histories, transcripts, and records documenting the history of Monument Valley and Four Corners area. The oral histories are from those who lived in this area between the 1900s-1970s and pertain to Goulding’s trading post (one of the most well-known trading posts of the 20th century)and its owner/operator Harry Goulding, the Navajo tribe, sheep ranching, local tourism, uranium mining, and the western movies made in the valley.

Dates

1975 July 26

Language Note

The interviewee speaks Navajo throughout the interview, with an interpreter translating into English for the interviewer. The transcripts are in English.

Extent

2 Cassettes

2 Reels

1 Files (Verbatim (12 pages) and edited (9 pages) transcripts)

4 digital objects (Abstract and digitized copy of cassette recordings)

Additional Description

Abstract

In the interview, Cly talks about his childhood, helping his father with farming and cattle ranching, and hauling supplies and other materials. He gives a brief sketch of his adult life including jobs, marriage, and health problems; talks about his father and his saddle making business; speaks about his and his brothers’ relationship with Harry and showing him around Monument Valley; describes activities at Goulding’s trading post; and discusses the stock reduction program in the 1930s.