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1Author:  Southwest Folklore CenterAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Southwest Folklore Small Manuscripts Collection 1926-2017 ead 
 Date(s):  1926-2017 
 Abstract:  Manuscript materials, printed texts and photographs acquired by the University of Arizona Folklore Committee, and Southwest Folklore Center after its establishment in 1980, on topics concerning folklore and popular music in Arizona the U.S. Southwest, and northern Mexico. This collection was previously titled SWF 013. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Folklore --Arizona. | Folklore -- Southwest, New. | Folklore -- Mexico. | Folk music. | Corridos. | Mexican Americans -- Folklore. | Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Folklore. | Cowboys’ writings, American. | Cowboys -- Arizona -- Folklore. 
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2Author:  University of Arizona. Southwest Folklore Center.Add to Favorites
 Title:  University of Arizona Southwest Folklore Center records, 1979-[ongoing] ead 
 Date(s):  1979-[ongoing] 
 Abstract:  The collection consists of the administrative records, financial records and correspondence of the Southwest Folklore Center and its coordinator, James S. Griffith. This collection was previously titled SWF 015. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Folklore archives -- Arizona -- Tucson | Folklore -- Arizona 
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3Author:  Bailey, Philip A., 1885-1970Add to Favorites
 Title:  Philip A. Bailey Papers 1842-1965 1906-1948 ead 
 Date(s):  1842-1965 
 Abstract:  The Philip A. Bailey Papers contain correspondence, notebooks, biographical and genealogical material, manuscript and typescript compositions, and clippings files. Although the collection ranges from 1842 to 1965, the bulk of the material covers Bailey's research and writing on lost mines in Arizona and California from 1906 to 1948. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona. | Mines and mineral resources -- California. | Pioneers -- West (U.S.). | Folklore -- Arizona. | Folklore -- California. | Tales -- Arizona. | Tales -- California. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Folklore. | Mines and mineral resources -- California -- Folklore. | Miners -- Arizona -- Folklore. | Miners -- California -- Folklore. | Overland journeys to the Pacific. | Arizona -- History -- To 1912. | Southwest, New -- History -- To 1848. 
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4Author:  Machado y Alvarez, Antonio, 1846-1893.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Spanish poems, ballads and proverbs 1846-1893 ead 
 Date(s):  1846-1893 
 Abstract:  Approximately 385 handwritten leaves of poems, ballads and proverbs from Spain, which were collected by Antonio Machado y Alvarez, in the late nineteenth century. The largest grouping is Poesia popular, coplas, refranes; his titles on the other sections are Buenaven[turas?], Miscelaneas, Oldivnan[za?], Supersticione[s], Coplas, Tradiciones, Romances popular[es], and Juegos infantiles. They may have been materials for the 11-volume work he edited, Biblioteca de las Tradiciones Populares Españoles. Also included is a printed four-page leaflet entitled, "Exposición," 1885, discussing the Professor Machado y Alvarez, his work, folklore societies in Spain, and the importance of folklore in general. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Folklore -- Spain -- Sources. 
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5Author:  Birney, Hoffman, 1891-1958.Add to Favorites
 Title:  The Rainbow Bridge 1927 ead 
 Date(s):  1927 
 Abstract:  A 19-page typescript that relates the Navajo prayer for rain and the legend about Rainbow Bridge, as told to Hoffman Birney by Ast'hon Sosi (the Slim Woman) at Kayenta. Includes original photographs of Rainbow Bridge, Navajo sandpaintings, the Anasazi ruins of Betatakin and Keet Seel, and Birney with a horse. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Folklore. | Navajo Indians -- Folklore. | Prayers for rain. 
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6Author:  Gillmor, Frances, 1903-1993.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Frances Gillmor Papers 1910-1993 (bulk 1930-1973) ead 
 Date(s):  1910-1993 
 Abstract:  Frances Gillmore was a Folklorist, writer, educator. University of Arizona professor, 1934-1973. Collection includes biographical materials, diaries, correspondence, research materials, published and unpublished manuscripts and articles, slides, photographs, and audio tapes. The collection documents Gillmor's literary pursuits, scholarly activities and her wide ranging research in folklore. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Authors -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives. | Christmas plays, Mexican. | Christmas plays, Spanish. | College teachers -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives. | Folk drama, Spanish. | Folklore -- Arizona. | Folklore -- Mexico. | Folklore -- Southwest, New. | Folklore -- Spain. | Folklorists -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives. | Indian dance -- Mexico. | Mexican drama. | Moros y Cristianos (Dance) | Passion-plays. | Women authors, American -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives. | Women college teachers -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives. | Women folklorists -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives. 
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7Author:  University of Arizona. Folklore Committee.Add to Favorites
 Title:  University of Arizona Folklore Committee records, 1943-1979 ead 
 Date(s):  1943-1979 
 Abstract:  This collections was previously titled SWF 002. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Folklore -- Arizona | Folklore -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) | Folklore -- Southwest, New | Folk literature, Spanish -- Arizona | Folk songs, Spanish -- Arizona | Folk songs, Spanish -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) | Corridos | Mexican Americans -- Arizona -- Music | Mormons -- Arizona -- Music | Mexicans -- Music | Folk music -- Arizona 
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8Author:  Acosta, Vicente S., 1918-1983Add to Favorites
 Title:  Papers of Vicente S. Acosta, 1947-1983 ead 
 Date(s):  1947-1983 
 Abstract:  Papers, 1947-1983, of Tucson, Arizona, Spanish teacher and folklorist, Vicente Sanchez Acosta (1918-1983). Contains professional correspondence, manuscripts and essays, research materials, and audio tapes documenting Acosta's interests in the Spanish language, folk songs and folklore and Southwestern United States and Mexican culture. This collection is part of the Southwest Folklore Center collection. The Southwest Folklore Center was founded in 1979 after the dissolution of the University of Arizona Folklore Committee and collected information about folk communities, arts, music, and other humanities-related materials. This collection was previously SWF 006. The materials were transferred to Special Collections in 2017. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Teachers -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Folklorists -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Folklore -- Mexico | Folklore -- Southwest, New | Herbs -- Folklore | Herbs -- Therapeutic use | Corridos | Folk songs, Spanish -- Southwest, New | Names, Personal -- Arizona -- Tucson | Names, Spanish -- Arizona -- Tucson | Spanish language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. | Spanish language -- Slang 
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9Author:  Granger, Byrd H.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Byrd Howell Granger papers, 1945-1990 (bulk 1956-1975) ead 
 Date(s):  1945-1990 
 Abstract:  Papers (1945-1990) of Folklorist and University of Arizona professor Byrd Howell Granger. Includes biographical information, correspondence, manuscripts, research notes and audiovisual material. The bulk of the collection represents Granger's scholarly works and activities in the fields of English Literature and Southwestern, particularly Arizona, Folklore. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Authors -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | College teachers -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Folklore -- Arizona | Folklore -- Mexico | Folklorists -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Names, Geographical -- Arizona | Indians of North America -- Folklore | Ranches -- Arizona -- Coconino County -- Pictorial works | Women authors -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Women college teachers -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Women folklorists -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives 
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10Author:  Arizona State University. Dept. of EnglishAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Folklore Archives 1978-1991 ead 
 Date(s):  1978-1991 
 Abstract:  The Folklore Archives consist of academic papers on a wide variety of folklore topics written by students enrolled in EN 357: Introduction to Folklore between 1979 and 1991. In some cases, audio recordings of student interviews with individuals knowledgeable about their research topic are also included. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. University Archives 
 Subjects:  Folklore -- Arizona | Oral history 
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11Author:  Arizona State University. Dept. of EnglishAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Preliminary Inventory of the Folklore Collection 1991-2006 ead 
 Date(s):  1991-2006 
 Abstract:  This collection houses papers written by students in ENG 357 (Introduction to Folklore) and COM 344 (Performance of Oral Traditions) between 1991 and 2006. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. University Archives 
 Subjects:  Folklore -- Arizona. | Oral history. 
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12Author:  Richardson, GladwellAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Gladwell Richardson Collection ca. 1917-1990 ead 
 Date(s):  ca. 1917-1990 
 Abstract:  The bulk of this collection is articles from newspapers and magazines gathered by Richardson in the process of researching materials for his numerous published works. Also included are a few first drafts of articles, some reference books, and an edited manuscript of the Navajo Trader as well as several thousand photographic images. This collection is widely accessed for its Western lore and ephemera. Date ranges for this collection, ca. 1925 to 1980. For a complete item [container] list of materials in the Richardson Collection (AHS #48), contact the reference department at Northern Arizona University, Cline Library Special Collections and Archives, or contact the Arizona Historical Society/Flagstaff Archivist. 
 Repository:  Arizona Historical Society/Flagstaff Archives 
 Subjects:  Hopi Indians. | Navajo Indians. | Trading posts--Arizona. | Navajo trading posts. | Folklore West (U.S.) | Indians of North America--Folklore. 
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13Author:  Collected by the University of Arizona Folklore Committee and the University of Arizona Southwest Folklore Center.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Southwest Folklore Center Pre-1980 Sound Disc Collection, 1931-1964 ead 
 Date(s):  1931-1964 
 Abstract:  Sound discs of commercial and non-commercial recordings of oral history interviews and examples of local, national, and international folk music, collected by the Center before 1980. The collection includes recordings made in 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm formats. This collection was previously titled SWF 007. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Folk music | Corridos | Mexican Americans -- Folklore. | Mexican Americans -- Music | Indians of North America -- Folklore | Indians of North America -- Music 
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14Author:  Southwest Folklore CenterAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Southwest Folklore Center Field Recordings Collection, 1943-ongoing ead 
 Date(s):  1943-ongoing 
 Abstract:  Reel tape recordings produced by University of Arizona Folklore Committee from 1943 through 1978, and after 1979, by the Southwest Folklore Center. Predominately field recordings from southern Arizona, they include cowboy songs and music, oral history interviews and corridos. The collection also includes 12 studio master tape reels recorded by Mexican American singer Lydia Mendoza. This collection was previously titled SWF 011. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mexican Americans -- Music. | Corridos. | Pioneers. | Frontier and pioneer life. | Yaqui Indians. | Navajo Indians. | Seri Indians. | Apache Indians. | Yuma Indians. | Hopi Indians. | Tohono O'Odham Indians. | Pima Indians. | Mormons--Arizona--Music. | Cowboys. | Cowboys--Songs and music. | Folklore. | Folklore--Arizona. | Mormons--Arizona--Folklore. | Cowboys--Arizona--Folklore. | Cowboys' writings, American. | Ranchers--Arizona. | Fiddle tunes. | Baptists. | Hobo songs. | Harmonica music. | Gospel music. | Bluegrass music. | Banjo music. | Navajo code talkers. 
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15Author:  Collier, L. MargueriteAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Papers of L. Marguerite Collier, 1884-1977 (bulk 1935-1959) ead 
 Date(s):  1884-1977 
 Abstract:  Includes song and music books, sheet music, and books, programs, articles, and brochures on folk dances and music, primarily of Mexico; a folk drama; correspondence; outlines and notes for folk dance and posadas productions; choreography for specific dances; and photographs. These materials, dating chiefly from 1935 through 1959, reflect Collier's interest in Mexican folklore, especially folk dance and the tradition of las posadas, and document her work in reviving las posadasand establishing Mexican cultural awareness at Carrillo School. This collection was a 1977 gift to the Southwest Folklore Archives from Mrs. Betty Sagerstrom. This collection is part of the Southwest Folklore Center collection. The Southwest Folklore Center was founded in 1979 after the dissolution of the University of Arizona Folklore Committee and collected information about folk communities, arts, music, and other humanities-related materials. This collection was previously SWF 005. The materials were transferred to Special Collections in 2017. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Women teachers -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Women folklorists -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Teachers -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Folklorists -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | Folklore -- Southwest, New | Folklore -- Mexico | Posadas (Social custom) | Christmas -- Mexico | Christmas -- Southwest, New | Christmas plays, Spanish -- Arizona -- Tucson | Christmas plays, Spanish -- Mexico | Mexican Americans -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Folklore | Folk songs, Spanish -- Mexico | Folk songs, English -- United States | Folk dancing -- Mexico | Folk dancing -- United States | Folk dance music -- Mexico 
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16Author:  Szkupinski Quiroga, Seline, 1962-Add to Favorites
 Title:  Latino Health Beliefs Project Records 2007-2010 ead 
 Date(s):  2007-2010 
 Abstract:  The Latino Health Beliefs Project Records contain approximately 110 original interviews conducted by students enrolled in Dr. Seline Szkupinski Quiroga's course CSS: 335: Latino Health Issues. The course examines the health of Latinos/as in the U.S., with a focus on the social, cultural, economic, environmental, and biological factors associated with differences in health status and disease frequency. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Chicano Research Collection 
 Subjects:  Mexican Americans -- Health and hygiene -- Arizona. | Mexican Americans -- Folklore. 
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17Author:  Wright, Harold BellAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Harold Bell Wright papers, 1890-1946 ead 
 Date(s):  1890-1946 
 Abstract:  Collection consists of correspondence, professional writings, and miscellaneous materials by or about Harold Bell Wright. The majority of the collection consists of sermons, handwritten manuscripts, and magazine publications written by Wright. The bulk of the correspondence is professional correspondence between Wright and his publishers. Miscellaneous materials include photographs, newspaper clippings, and ephemera. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Novelists, American-20th Century. | Tohono Oodham Indians Folklore. 
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18Author:  Webb, George, 1893-Add to Favorites
 Title:  A Pima Remembers, circa 1958-1959 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1958-1959 
 Abstract:  George Webb was a cattleman and farmer in Arizona as well as an Associate Judge of the Tribal Court, 1942-1950. This collection includes the author's original typescript of sketches of Pima history and traditions. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Manuscripts, American. | Pima Indians -- Folklore. | Pima Indians -- History. 
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19Author:  Whiting, Alfred F.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Alfred Whiting collection, ead 
 Date(s):  unknown 
 Abstract:  Botanist, Anthropologist, and Ethnobotanist, Alfred Whiting's career took to institutions across the United States (Museum of Northern Arizona, Michigan Ethnobotanical Laboratory, University of Oregon, Dartmouth College Museum). This collection consists of his research materials, particularly as they relate to his research at the Museum of Northern Arizona. 
 Repository:  Museum of Northern Arizona 
 Subjects:  All-Indian Pow-Wow (Flagstaff, Ariz.) | Animals | Catclaw acacia | Desert plants | Desert plants -- Arizona | Ethnobiology | Ethnobiology -- Arizona | Ethnobotany | Ethnology | Ethnozoology | Folklore | Havasupai Indians | Havasupai Indians -- Religion | Havasupai Indians -- Social life and customs | Havasupai baskets | Havasupai language | Havasupai mythology | Hopi Indians | Hopi Indians -- Agriculture | Hopi Indians -- Ethnobotany | Hopi Indians -- Folklore | Hopi Indians -- Jewelry | Hopi Indians -- Music | Hopi Indians -- Religion | Hopi Indians -- Rites and ceremonies | Hopi art | Hopi language | Hopi mythology | Hopi textile fabrics | Hualapai language 
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20Author:  University of Arizona. Southwest Folklore Center.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Southwest Folklore Center Compact Disk Collection, 1992-1997 ead 
 Date(s):  1992-1997 
 Abstract:  Compact discs of commercially produced recordings. This collection was previously titled SWF 014. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mexican Americans -- Music | Navajo Indians -- Music | Native Americans -- Music | Hualapai Indians -- Music | Paiute Indians -- Music | Shoshone Indians -- Music | Navaho Indians--Music | Tohono O’Odham Indians -- Music | Corridos | Gospel music | Country music | Christmas music | Chupa cabras | Folk music -- New Mexico | Folk music -- Arizona | Mexican Americans -- Folklore. | Mexican Americans -- Southwest | Indians of North America -- Folklore | Indians of North America -- Music 
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