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21Author:  Day, Samuel Edward.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Oral History Interview: St. Michael's, Ariz., with Bernard Fontana 1960 ead 
 Date(s):  1960 
 Abstract:  Typescript of tape recording; recounts events of his family life and association with Native Americans, government officials, anthropologists, missionaries, and other traders. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Navajo Indians -- Government relations. | Navajo Indians -- Rites and ceremonies. | Trading posts. 
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22Author:  unknownRequires cookie*
 Title:  Swigart family papers1912-1953 ead 
 Date(s):  1912-1953 
 Abstract:  The Swigart family papers contains correspondence, photographs, and songs and poems pertaining to the Rothrock extended family. The correspondence in this collection is written between the three Swigart sisters, Esther (Rothrock), Rhoda (McCarthy) and Carrie (Frazier) detailing daily life in Elgin, Arizona from 1914 to 1953. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Ranching -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County | Ranching -- Arizona | Cattle -- Arizona | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona. | Women in the cattle industry 
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23Author:  Radbourne, AllanRequires cookie*
 Title:  Allan Radbourne papers, circa 1972-2021 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1972-2021 
 Abstract:  Allan Radbourne was a writer and historian. In addition to numerous journal and magazine articles about Western history, he published an acclaimed biography of Apache Scout Mickey Free in 2005 called Mickey Free: Apache captive, interpreter, and Indian Scout. Later in life he began writing about the early cinema, with a history of silent movies titled The Silent Mountie Movies-1910-1930 published posthumously in 2021. The Allan Radbourne collection consists of 7 series of records, notes, photographs, articles, transcriptions, presentations and other reference materials related to Southwestern Frontier and Borderlands History circa 1800's and early 1900's created by Allan Radbourne. Inclusive dates reflect the original date of the primary source material if available or if it is transcribed from an original source material. Born digital material found on a flash drive can be found in Series V. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Apache Indians | Yavapai Indians | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona | Indians of North America -- Government relations | Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Photographs 
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24Author:  Hammer, Angela HutchinsonRequires cookie*
 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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25Author:  Levy, Mikul G., 1859-1942.Requires cookie*
 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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26Author:  Barney, James Mitchell, 1874-1965Requires cookie*
 Title:  James M. Barney Articles, 1939-1960 ead 
 Date(s):  1939-1960 
 Abstract:  Writings and articles (photocopies) concerning the history of Arizona, ca. 1939-1965, with an emphasis on the Phoenix environs. Topics covered include tragedy and massacres, pioneer tales, historical events in Phoenix and Yuma, ghost and mining stories, as well as colorful accounts of the exploits of local figures. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  American newspapers -- Arizona --Phoenix | Folklore -- Arizona | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Ghost stories, American -- Southwest, New | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- History | Massacres -- Arizona -- History | Pioneers -- Arizona 
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27Author:  Southwestern Mission Research CenterRequires cookie*
 Title:  Southwestern Mission Research Center records 1965-1994 ead 
 Date(s):  1965-1994 
 Abstract:  This collection contains materials documenting the activities of the Southwestern Mission Research Center (SMRC) from 1965-1994. This collection is comprised of SMRC daily operational documents including; correspondence, business records, conference information, publication information, and tour information. The bulk of the material contains correspondence either to or from Rev. Charles W. Polzer, S.J. focusing on activities of the SMRC. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Indians of North America -- Missions -- Southwest, New | Spanish mission buildings -- Southwest, New. | Explorers – Spain. | Frontier and pioneer lifeArizona | Indians of North America -- Missions -- Southwest, New. | Explorers -- Southwest, New. 
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28Author:  Bloom Southwest Jewish ArchivesRequires cookie*
 Title:  Bloom Southwest Jewish Archives Arizona reference files, circa 1850-1998 bulk 1870-1970 , ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1850-1998 
 Abstract:  This collection contains material regarding Jewish individuals and institutions in Arizona, principally southern Arizona. This material is especially reflective of the late-nineteenth century and the role of Jews in the Arizona Territory. The files consist primarily of newspaper clippings, scholarly and popular articles and excerpts, obituaries, auto-biographical reminiscences, copies of historical records, and correspondence. The bulk of the collection consists of secondary source material. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Jews -- Arizona | Pioneers -- Arizona | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona | Mineral industries -- Arizona -- History | Synagogues -- Arizona | Rabbis -- Arizona | Commerce -- Arizona -- History | Banks and banking -- Arizona -- History | Retail trade -- Arizona -- History | Jewish businesspeople -- Arizona -- History 
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29Author:  Jacobs FamilyRequires cookie*
 Title:  Jacobs family papers, 1861-1909 (bulk 1878-1890) ead 
 Date(s):  1861-1909 (bulk 1878-1890) 
 Abstract:  The collection consists of correspondence, letter books, invoices, financial statements, ledgers, journals, receipts, cancelled checks, debit and credit memos, certificate of deposit stubs, draft registers, collection registers, and remittance registers produced by the daily mercantile and banking business of Lionel and Barron Jacobs. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Merchants -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Bankers -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Jews -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Banks and banking -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Retail trade -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Freight and freightage -- West (U.S.) | Military bases -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Pioneers -- Arizona 
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30Author:  Mills, Hazel E.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Hazel E. Mills papers, 1816-1938 ead 
 Date(s):  1816-1938 
 Abstract:  Research notes, newspaper clippings and maps, 1816-1938. The bulk of the material is handwritten research notes related to the navigation of the Colorado River. Some of the notes are contained in a card index. The notes include article summaries compiled for Mills' proposed dissertation, Navigation of the Colorado River and its effect on the development of the Arizona frontier. The maps are tracings done by Mills. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Boats and boating | Colorado River -- Discovery and exploration | Colorado River -- Navigation | Ferries | Cargo ships | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona | Historic mines | Mining districts -- Arizona | Mining districts -- Colorado | Railroad travel | River steamers | Stagecoach lines | Steam-navigation | Trade routes | Waterways 
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31Author:  Sanford, Don Alonzo, 1840-1915Requires cookie*
 Title:  Don Alonzo Sanford papers, 1812-1983 (bulk 1870-1915) ead 
 Date(s):  1812-1983 
 Abstract:  Papers, 1812-1983 (bulk 1870-1915). This collection contains materials relating to Don Alonzo Sanford, a prominent resident of Territorial Arizona who was a Patagonia cattle/ sheep rancher and Tucson politician, as well as a successful Washington, D.C. businessman. This collection is comprised of correspondence, documents, deeds, diaries/ledgers and photographs. The bulk of the material relates to Sanford's Arizona ranch as well as his varied business interests in both Tucson and Washington, D.C. The collection also contains legal records relating to the San Jose de Sonoita land grant. Also included are various maps, blueprints, postcards and negatives. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Sheep industry -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Cattle trade -- Arizona -- History | Cattle brands -- Arizona | Cattle brands -- Texas | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona | Indians of North America -- Texas | Kiowa Indians | Comanche Indians | Indians of North America -- Claims against | Land titles -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Land grants -- Arizona | Ranches -- Arizona -- Records and correspondence 
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32Author:  Bloom Southwest Jewish ArchivesRequires cookie*
 Title:  Bloom Southwest Jewish Archives photograph collection, 1839-1995 ead 
 Date(s):  1839-1995 
 Abstract:  This collection contains photographs and negatives, copyprints, photocopies, slides, and contact prints which depict wide-ranging types of subject matter regarding Jewish individuals and institutions. The bulk of the photographs were made in the southwest United States, principally Arizona, California, Texas, and New Mexico. Photographs have been arranged by region and then by name/subject. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Jews -- Arizona -- Photographs | Jews -- California -- Photographs | Jews -- New Mexico -- Photographs | Jews -- Texas -- Photographs | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Photographs | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Photographs | Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas -- Photographs | Jewish businesspeople -- Arizona -- Photographs | Jewish businesspeople -- New Mexico -- Photographs | Jewish businesspeople -- Texas -- Photographs 
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33Author:  Riggs, John Casey, 1874-1943.Requires cookie*
 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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