5161 - An oral history with Lynn and Hazel Lyman, 1974 July 19

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 19

Extent

1 Cassettes

1 Files (Verbatim (23 pages) and edited (14 pages) transcript)

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

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In the interview, the Lymans recall first meeting the Goulding’s; describe the tents that the Goulding’s lived in when they first came to Monument Valley; talk about the Gouldings’ relationship with the Indians in the area; talk about the Gouldings’ generosity with everyone; discuss Jimmy Palmer, the murders he committed and Harry’s connection to them; Hazel talks about her friendship with Mike Goulding and Mike’s life in Monument Valley, especially in the early days. They talk about the discovery of Rainbow Bridge and the Navajo man who found it; and discuss a Ute tribe that won a large lawsuit settlement.