| | 2 | Author: | Lowell, Percival, 1855-1916 | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Percival Lowell Papers 1876/1916 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1876/1916 | | | | Abstract: | The Percival Lowell Papers contain the publications, research notes and correspondence of the founder of Lowell Observatory. In addition to his work in astronomy, the papers include Lowell's writings from his travels in the Orient and his lectures and writings for the public, which inspired many future scientists and science fiction writers. | | | | Repository: | Lowell Observatory | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 5 | Author: | Perrin, E. B. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | E. B. Perrin collection, 1876-1967 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1876-1967 | | | | Abstract: | The material contained in this collection concerns matters
between members of the Perrin family and their spouses. Edward B. Perrin (1838-1932) was
born in Alabama. He was a physician and worked as such during the Civil War. However,
after the war, he moved to California, where most of his subsequent entrepreneurial
activities took place. Perrin also took some of his entrepreneurial endevors to Ariaona.
He acquired lands, sheep, cattle, and mining interests in Arizona, where he owned about
400,000 acres. The bulk of the papers in this collection represent a portion of his
Arizona activities. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 6 | Author: | Tanner, George S. (compiler) | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | George S. Tanner, 1876-1977 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1876-1977 | | | | Abstract: | Diaries, journals, correspondence, biographies,
autobiographies, records, minutes of meetings and histories dealing with the early
Mormon settlements starting in 1876 in Northern Arizona, including Joseph City, Brigham
City, Obed, and Sunset. Also includes brief accounts of the Indians in Arizona and
earlier exploratory missions to Arizona. Originals, revised drafts, printer's copy and
next to last draft of George S. Tanner's book Colonization of the Little Colorado: The
Joseph City Region.This collection is a duplicate of the original held by the University
of Utah. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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