This interview with John and Cheryl Leiber by Joel Woppert from the Town of Oro Valley on February 23, 2021, is a valuable firsthand account of life at Steam Pump Ranch and the Leiber family's deep connection to the property. John Leiber is part of the family lineage tied to Hank Leiber, a Major League Baseball player and husband of Betty Procter, daughter of ranch owner Jack Procter.
In March 2022, a representative from The Town of Oro Valley facilitated a video interview with Vivian Weede and her sons, Robert "Bob" Jr., John, and Tom, reflecting on the lasting contributions of Robert "Bob" Sr. and Vivian Weede to the cultural life of Oro Valley. As professional opera singers, Bob and Vivian dedicated their talents to enriching the area by bringing classical music and educational programs into Southern Arizona schools, inspiring generations of young students to appreciate the arts. In 1997, Bob further extended his impact by co-founding the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council (later known as the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, or SAACA) alongside Richard "Dick" Eggerding. This organization continues to be a driving force for arts advocacy, cultural programming, and community engagement in the region.
In January 2023, a representative from the Town of Oro Valley sits down with Donna Landon, wife of the late Lou Landon, to discuss her husband's legacy. Lou Landon was the visionary designer and mastermind behind what would become the Oro Valley Country Club Estates. His innovative approach to community planning helped shape one of the town's earliest and most iconic residential developments, blending natural beauty with thoughtful design.
An interview from February 2022 with the daughter of Jim and Catherine Reidy homesteaders in what is now the Oro Valley, AZ area.
Watch excavations of AD 1000 Hohokam homes and discover how this agricultural society lived through the items and structures they left behind. Narrated by Henry Wallace of Desert Archaeology.
