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Sativa Peterson

As we head right into the holidays, let’s take a look back at Christmases past, Arizona-style.

Sativa Peterson is the news content program manager for the state’s research library, and she’s usually digging through the archives to find out more about historic events.

The Show spoke with her to learn what the holiday season looked like in Arizona 100 years ago.

Arizona Memory Project

Menu for the ostrich dinner at New Palace Cafeteria that appeared in the Arizona Republican on Dec. 24, 1914.

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