The Making of Glendale’s Memory Project              

Check out these quick clips from the 30-minute “Glendale’s Memory Project” show and get an inside look at how this massive online history project unfolded, including a look at the in-depth research and documenting done by Glendale library staff and the story behind many of the Glendale treasures featured in the project.

• Glendale, AZ Memory Project - Overview
  See what the Glendale Memory Project is all about, including how it was put together and how it was inspired by the Arizona Memory Project. Snapshot also highlights how Glendale Public Library partnered with Glendale Arizona Historical Society, Glendale Community College, Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area and Thunderbird School of Global Management on this project. Watch now 

• Glendale, AZ Memory Project – Library Staff Documents Hundreds of Photos
  This clip highlights how library staff sifted through hundreds of photos, cleaned them up, documented them, researched histories and then posted them online. Staff also created interactive games and displays to coincide with the project for library patrons. Watch now

• Glendale, AZ Memory Project - Velma Teague Library
  This snapshot offers an overview of the history of Velma Teague Library, which was named after beloved librarian Velma Teague, a city librarian from 1935 to 1969. Highlights include stories from Teague’s niece and those who grew up in the city and remember her. Watch now

• Glendale, AZ Memory Project - Glendale, Arizona Historical Society
  This clip offers an overview of the Glendale, Arizona Historical Society and their contribution to Glendale’s Memory Project, including the rare and old photographs as well as audio tapes that have been archived and preserved for decades. Watch now

• Glendale, AZ Memory Project -Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park
  This snapshot highlights the history of one of Glendale’s Oldest Parks – Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park and includes a rare interview with a member of the Smith family who owned and lived on the ranch for decades before selling it to Glendale. Watch now

• Glendale, AZ Memory Project - Glendale Community College
  Watch these highlights of the history of Glendale Community College and how the personal computer changed the focus and learning curve at the college forever. Watch now

• Glendale, AZ Memory Project - Thunderbird School of Global Management
  This snapshots shows the history of the internationally top-rated Thunderbird School of Global Management delving into the school’s beginning as an air base and the history of its Thunderbird name. Watch now