2007 Grand Canyon History Symposium

Mervin Wadsworth
Mervin, was born on the Hopi reservation at the village of Shongopovi Arizona. Mervin spent his childhood year's on the reservation.His father Manley Wadsworth, worked for the Santa Fe Railroad at the Grand Canyon and that is where Mervin started school.After graduating from high school Mervin worked for Babbitt Bros, then went to work for the Orphan Mine.After the mine shut down he went to work for the National Park Service. Not being satisfied living at the Grand Canyon, He moved to Phoenix, Arizona to find His fame and fortune. He went to work for Fry's Food stores then decided to work for the trucking Companies.He worked for several companies and and has decided to work for Roadway Express, where he is currently employed.