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| | 142 | Author: | Davison, Elizabeth | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | University of Arizona Campus
Landscape oral history audio cassettes, 2003 ead | | | | Date(s): | 2003 | | | | Abstract: | The University of Arizona Campus Landscape oral history audio
cassettes measure 1 linear foot and consist of 13 audio cassettes containing interviews
with ten individuals who were responsible for, or lent perspective to, natural resource
decisions that influenced the University of Arizona's campus landscape development over
a century. Envisioned by Elizabeth Davison, Founding Director of the UA Campus
Arboretum, and recorded by students from the Environmental Decision Making in Applied
Anthropology course in 2003, topics covered in the oral histories include descriptions
of how the campus landscape once appeared, how it was maintained, a campus plant walk,
and the origin of some plant types now found on campus. The collection includes edited,
revised and final, formatted transcripts of each oral history, project notes, and
articles related to the campus landscape. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Landscape architecture | Landscapes -- Arizona -- Tucson Region -- Pictorial
works | Oral history -- Arizona | Urban beautification -- Arizona -- Tucson | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 146 | Author: | Clark, Samuel, 1871- | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Papers of Samuel Clark,
1912-1936 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1912-1936 | | | | Abstract: | Samuel Clark, born in 1871, was the founder of Clarkston, Ariz.
Operated mining properties in Ajo and Clarkston (later called Rowood) beginning in 1907.
Laid out townsite of Clarkston in 1916. The collection includes mining papers, account books, records of leases,
scrapbook of photographs and newspaper clippings, and other business and personal papers. Includes blueprints of maps,
time books and expense accounts, and photographs of Clarkston and the Ajo Mining District. Also present are family photographs, subscription lists of Clarkston inhabitants, and account books for rental properties. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County -- History -- Sources. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 147 | Author: | unknown | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Chax Press records,
1977--ongoing ead | | | | Date(s): | 1977--ongoing | | | | Abstract: | Chax Press is a
small, Tucson based publishing house founded in 1984. Since opening they have published
hundreds of books by creative, and innovative poets. They are known for their unique style
of books that include both soft-bound offset books as well as hand-printed limited editions,
combining both complex visual dynamics and more various book structures throughout all of
their letterpress books. This collection contains business materials, book development
materials, published manuscripts, and illustrative plates and blocks used by the press, as
well as correspondence with authors. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- United States | Small presses -- Arizona | Small presses -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History -- 20th
century | Authors, American -- Correspondence | Authors -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 148 | Author: | Witherell, William F. (William Frank) | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | William F. Witherell papers
1870-1886 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1870-1886 | | | | Abstract: | Correspondence, financial records, and miscellaneous papers relating to mining investments in Pima County.
Includes letters from mining investors regarding their investments, chiefly from Pelican Mining Co. and Arizona Gold and Silver Mining Co.
Also includes a check register, May 1878 to May 1879, and financial journal, May 1878 to March 1880, for the Arivaca Milling,
Mining and Commercial Co. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County -- History -- Sources. | Mining engineers -- Archives. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 151 | Author: | Login City,Ariz. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Logan City,
Arizona records,
1883-1887 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1883-1887 | | | | Abstract: | The collection includes several letters to George Roskruge from
John [Logan], William R. Logan and R. B. Elliot, clerk of the company,
pertaining to his survey work and other interests in Logan City. Also present
are notice of location papers for the Black Bird Mine; correspondence relating
to a conflict of interest involving John Gardiner, Deputy Mineral Surveyor; and
correspondence and legal documents concerning a dispute, between James M.
Quiggle and the Logan Townsite and Well Company, over financing of the town
well. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and Mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County --
History -- Sources | Extinct cities -- Arizona -- Pima County --
Sources | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 154 | Author: | Monmonier family | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Monmonier family
papers,
1878-1968 (bulk 1885-1930). ead | | | | Date(s): | 1878-1968 (bulk 1885-1930). | | | | Abstract: | This collection consists of correspondence, financial records,
photographs relating to the family and their businesses of store keeping, gas
stations, and trailer courts. Legal papers, financial records, stockholders
lists, assay reports, time books, and correspondence relate to the Flourine
Mine and Milling Company, Leadville Mining Company, and others. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Merchants -- Arizona -- Sources | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Cochise County --
History -- Sources | Justices of the peace -- Arizona -- Archives | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 155 | Author: | Tucson Mining and Smelting Company. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Records of the Tucson Mining and Smelting Company,
1890-1900 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1890-1900 | | | | Abstract: | Correspondence, business records, legal papers, and related material pertaining to company operations,
together with the records of its predecessor, the Cañada del Oro Mines. Includes payroll records, 1898-1899;
daybook and ledgers, 1891-1900, inventories, assay reports, and other materials. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County -- History -- Sources. | Mining corporations -- Arizona -- Records and correspondence. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 158 | Author: | Smiley, Terah L. (Terah Leroy),
1914- | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Terah L. Smiley Papers 1914-1991
(bulk 1956-1970) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1914-1991 | | | | Abstract: | Correspondence, reports and articles concerning Smiley’s
faculty career at the University of Arizona, as director of the Tree-Ring
Laboratory, and as director of the Geochronology Department, as well as his work on
committees of various regional, national and international organizations related to
his field. Much of the content is administrative and related to departmental
planning and development and work with professional organizations over the years but
some involves working with others on research interests. Also present are materials
about arid lands and Arizona places such as Tumamoc Hill, Sunset Crater, and the
Petrified Forest. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | University of Arizona—Administration—History—Sources. | University of Arizona—Faculty. | Arid regions climate—Southwest, New. | Geological time—Research. | Dendrochronology—Research. | Scientists—Arizona. | Scientists—United States. | Tumamoc Hill (Ariz.). | Petrified Forest National Park (Ariz.)—Antiquities. | Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (Ariz.)--Antiquities. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 159 | Author: | Roemer, Elizabeth | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Elizabeth Roemer papers,
1910-2013
1967-1989 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1910-2013 | | | | Abstract: | Papers of astronomer Elizabeth Roemer (1929-2016), specialist in astrometry of comets, asteroids, and minor planets, and Professor Emeritus of the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Department of Planetary Science and Steward Observatory. Includes research materials, correspondence, project files, notes, clippings, ephemera and publications related to her scientific research, teaching, and extensive committee work including the University of Arizona Faculty Senate. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | University of Arizona. Committee of Eleven -- History | Asteroids | Astronomy -- Study and teaching | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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