5564 - An oral history with Emery Hunt, 1974 July 10

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

1974 July 10

Extent

1 Cassettes

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

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In the interview, Hunt talks about working for Harry “on and off” and the jobs he did at Goulding’s; mentions that his brother Ray Hunt (OH5158) worked for Harry as well; tells a story about Harry disposing of a box of old dynamite; reminiscences about meals at Goulding’s; recalls Harry as a calm, patient, and kind man who treated everybody as equals; discusses movies made in Monument Valley; speaks to Harrys’ relationship with the Navajo people; remembers Harry being a great storyteller; discusses Jimmy Palmer and the murders he committed in the area in the 1930s; talks about the stock reduction program; his work developing water systems on the Navajo reservation; and Harry’s love of Monument Valley.