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Agave Productions programs cover a broad spectrum of historical and cultural subjects. Some programs are available for classes in shorter segments if desired. Schools, libraries and museums may order with purchase orders. Shipping and handling starts at $4.50 and up, depending on order quantities. Contact Agave Productions for wholesale prices and additional information.

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Stories of Arizona 2002
154 minutes, $19.95 VHS / $24.95 DVD
(Closed Captioned)

This 13-part series features "first-person histories" capturing the lives of Arizonans who have lived and made the state's history. Narrated by Bill Leverton and Mary Jo West, These mini-biographies offer candid looks at:
Dolan Ellis—Arizona Official Balladeer;
Bennie Gonzales
—Architect;
Esther Don Tang
—Tucson community leader;
Angel Delgadillo—Route 66;
Grace Frederick
—Broadcast Pioneer;
Calvin Goode
—Phoenix Community Leader;
Hal Empie
—Tubac Artist;
Harvey Girls
—Railroad Hotel Pioneers;
Winn Bundy
— Rancher and Bookstore Owner;
Bill Close—Phoenix Broadcast Pioneer;
Jeanne Branson
—Parker Pioneer;
Mary Thomas
—Gila River Indian Community Leader;
Bob McCall
—Space Artist

Study areas: Arizona History; Social Studies; Art Appreciation; Native American History; Civil Rights; Broadcasting History; Folk Music

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Changing Face of the Colorado River
Approx. 90 minutes, - $19.95 VHS / $19.95 DVD

We trace the country's 6th longest river from the Rocky Mountains to the sea. In conjunction with Arizona Humanities Council's "Moving Waters" projects, this video focuses on the people, places and ever-changing roles of one of the world's hardest working rivers. Narrated by Bill Leverton.

Study areas: Southwest History; Geology; Reclamation; Recreation' Agriculture

 

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Chinese Americans in Arizona
30 minutes, $19.95 VHS / $19.95 DVD

Includes all four six-minute segments that aired in Phoenix on Horizon in late March 2003. These segments were produced to add a local perspective to a national PBS program called "Becoming an American: The Chinese Experience".

Study areas: Arizona History & Traditions

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Hopi Quilts
30 minutes, $19.95 VHS / $19.95 DVD

Since the missionaries introduced the American craft of quilting to Hopi women more than 100 years ago, simple patchwork bed coverings have evolved into contemporary works of art. Now visit their homes on their remote reservation and discover how Hopi artisans have made an American tradition uniquely their own. Narrated by Bob Davies.

Study areas: Native American History; Women's History

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Arizona Quilts
30 minutes, $19.95 VHS

This video traces the history of Arizona through the women who recorded pieces of their lives in their needlework. Their stories are told through letters, family history, interviews with descendents, and their colorful quilts. Narrated by Mary Jo West.

Study areas: Arizona History; Women's History

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Historic Train to the Grand Canyon
60 minutes, $19.95 VHS

Steam out across the high Arizona Plains the way they did in the heyday of train travel! This hour-long video takes you on that trip, explores the history of the train, follows the misadventures of some of the most inept train robbers ever, and explores the scenic wonders of Northern Arizona! Narrated by Bill Leverton.

Study areas: Railroading History; Arizona History

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The Angel of Route 66
30 minutes, $11.95 VHS / $14.95

He was a barber in a little town on an old highway called Route 66. Then the world passed him by. This is the story of Angel Delgadillo, who brought Route 66 back to the world! Scenes of Route 66, the famous Snowcap in Seligman, Arizona, and much more! Narrated by Bill Leverton.

Study areas: Arizona History & Culture

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News Women: 50 Years of Change

27 minutes, $19.95 VHS / $19.95 DVD

In celebration of Arizona Press Women’s (APW) 50th Anniversary, 16 oral history interviews were videotaped over three years with long-time members of APW. These stories are more than simply a history of APW. They also tell the history of the change in womens’ roles in society and specifically in the fields of journalism and communication.

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