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1Author:  White, Edward Patrick, 1873-1935.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Edward Patrick White Scrapbook 1916-1968 ead 
 Date(s):  1916-1968 
 Abstract:  Scrapbook of photographs, clippings, letters and programs related to the White family and Bisbee, Arizona. Manuscript: History of Bisbee's Miner Poet, by M. (W.) McKinney. Typescript volume of poems by Edward (Ned) White. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Miners -- Arizona -- Biography. 
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2Author:  Serkowski, Krzysztof M.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Krzysztof M. Serkowski papers, 1970-1982 ead 
 Date(s):  1970-1982 
 Abstract:  Papers of Krzysztof M. Serkowski, Research Professor in the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona and Astronomer at the Steward Observatory. Includes biographical materials, unpublished essays, and eight observation logs and lab notebooks. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Astronomy | Astronomers -- Arizona -- Biography 
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3Author:  Nichols, Charles A., 1902-1964.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Four Generations of the Douglas Family in America, circa 1964 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1964 
 Abstract:  Lewis W. Douglas was a businessman, Democratic politician, philanthropist, and diplomat. He served in the Arizona State Legislature, United States House of Representatives, United States Budget Director, President of McGill University, head of the United States War Shipping Administration, and Ambassador to Great Britian. His father, James Stuart Douglas (1868-1949) was a mine owner and banker. His grandfather, James Douglas (1837-1918) was a mining engineer, metallurgist, industrialist, and the person for whom the town of Douglas, Arizona was named. This collection includes a typescript (photocopy) made from author's original. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Pioneers -- Arizona -- Biography. 
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4Author:  Levy, Mikul G., 1859-1942.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Letter, 1938 Dec. 22, Prescott (Ariz.), to Mrs. John W. Mayes, Phoenix (Ariz.) 1938 ead 
 Date(s):  1938 
 Abstract:  Typescript (original) letter describing his mining and mercantile activities in Nogales and Ajo (Ariz.), 1883-1931, including his business dealings with Albert Steinfeld, Randall Ore Reduction Company, Cornelia and Rescue Company, C & A Mining Company, and Ajo Consolidated Copper Company. Also includes a letter of transmittal to Bernard Fontana, in which Mrs. George Peterson describes an anecdote about Mr. Sam Clark, the founder of Clarkston, Arizona, and a trip he made from Clarkston to Los Angeles, California. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Gold miners -- Arizona -- Biography. | Merchants -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History. | Pioneers -- Arizona -- Biography. | Tohono O'odham Indians. 
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5Author:  Hammer, Angela HutchinsonAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Papers of Angela Hutchinson Hammer 1917-1952 ead 
 Date(s):  1917-1952 
 Abstract:  Autobiographical reminiscenses, correspondence, and a short story relating to Angela Hammer's life in Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona. | American newspapers--Arizona. | Journalists--Arizona. | Teachers--Arizona--Biography. | Women editors--Arizona. | Cities and towns--Arizona--History. | Public schools--Arizona--Casa Grande--History. | Public schools--Arizona--Wickerw|x History. 
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6Author:  Harvey, George W.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Say Let Me Tell You Something by George W. Harvey as Told to George Olin 1952 ead 
 Date(s):  1952 
 Abstract:  Typescript (carbon) reminiscences of life as a miner and prospector in Alaska, Canada, and later in Arizona from about 1914-1950. As told to George Olin by George W. Harvey. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Gold miners -- Alaska -- Biography. | Gold miners -- Canada -- Biography. | Gold mines and mining -- Alaska -- History. | Gold mines and mining -- Arizona -- History. | Gold mines and mining -- Canada -- History. | Miners -- Arizona -- Biography. 
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7Author:  Herner, Charles.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Charles Herner Research Papers 1834-2011 (bulk 1870-1965) ead 
 Date(s):  1834-2011 
 Abstract:  The Charles Herner Research Papers (1834-2011) contains research files documenting the histories of the Arizona Rough Riders as well as of Alexander O. Brodie. These papers serve as the basis for two of Herner’s books, The Arizona Rough Riders (1970) and Alexander O. Brodie: Frontiersman, Rough Rider, Governor (2012). 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Arizona -- History to 1912. | Arizona -- History, Military. | Governors -- Arizona -- Biography. | Regimental histories. | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Personal narratives. | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Regimental histories -- United States. | United States -- Army -- Volunteer Cavalry, 1st. | United States -- Army -- Volunteer Cavalry, 1st -- Officers -- Biography. 
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8Author:  Riggs, John Casey, 1874-1943.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Riggs Family Papers 1878-1998 (1900-1942) ead 
 Date(s):  1878-1998 
 Abstract:  This collection contains materials documenting the Riggs pioneer family history from the time Brannick Riggs married Mary Elizabeth Robbins in Texas in 1856, their first wagon train move to Colorado in 1871, and several years later relocating again to southeastern Arizona, arriving and settling in Sulphur Springs Valley in 1879. Their eighth child, John Casey Riggs (1874-1943), was the family’s historian and creator of the bulk of the papers. The collection includes Our El Dorado, a biographical book written by John C. Riggs and his daughter, Jeanette Riggs Roll. Also included in the collection are biographical manuscripts; diaries and journals; business and personal correspondence; business records and ledgers; printed materials, including pamphlets, catalogs, newspapers and clippings; homestead land and mine patents; political papers of John Casey Riggs; maps; and photographs and negatives. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Apache Indians--Arizona. | Banks and banking--Arizona. | Cattle brands--Arizona. | Cattle trade--Arizona--History. | Comanche Indians--Texas--History--19th century. | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona--Cochise County. | Grazing--Arizona. | Lawyers--Arizona. | Mines and mineral resources--Arizona--Cochise County. | Politicians--Arizona--Biography. | Ranches--Arizona--Cochise County--History--Records and Correspondence. 
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