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41Author:  McKinney, Joseph T., 1858-1948Add to Favorites
 Title:  Papers of Joseph Thomas McKinney 1841-1927 (bulk 1841-1887) ead 
 Date(s):  1841-1927 
 Abstract:  This archive contains a biography of Joseph T. McKinney, a letter he wrote to his son and a telegram from George P.Hunt, Governor of Arizona. Also included are bills of sales for slaves, deeds, and other legal papers for his granfather (Joseph T. Cook) and his uncle (J.W. Cook). 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Slavery -- United States -- History -- Sources. | Sheriffs - Arizona. | Pioneers - Arizona. | Graham - Tewksbury Feud. | Land titles - Arkansas. | Frontier and pioneer life – Arizona. 
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42Author:  Caldwell, George A. (George Allen), 1912-Add to Favorites
 Title:  George A. Caldwell papers, 1966-1984 ead 
 Date(s):  1966-1984 
 Abstract:  Chiefly typescript drafts of his published and unpublished historical studies of New Mexico and Texas, including Across Texas in Poetry, Frontier Military Posts of New Mexico, History of Luna County, New Mexico, and New Mexico and the Southwest. Also includes an account of Pancho Villa's 1918 raid at Neville Ranch, Texas, by Lois Neville Kelly. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Spanish mission buildings -- New Mexico | Church buildings -- New Mexico -- Torrance County | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico | Saline Missions (N.M.) -- History 
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43Author:  Southwestern Mission Research CenterAdd to Favorites
 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 life – Arizona | Indians of North America -- Missions -- Southwest, New. | Explorers -- Southwest, New. 
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44Author:  Mazzanovich, AntonAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Anton Mazzanovich Papers, ead 
 Date(s):  unknown 
 Abstract:  The collection contains correspondence, diary, newspaper clippings, articles, theater programs, photographs, and other materials relating to Anton Mazzanovich's experiences in Arizona and New Mexico, and his theatrical activities in New York. The materials date from 1885-1934, with the bulk of materials dating from 1924 through 1934. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life. | Apache Indians -- Wars. | Apache Indians -- Photographs. | Theater -- United States. | Cities and towns -- Arizona -- History -- Photographs. 
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45Author:  Fulton, Maurice G. (Maurice Garland), 1877-1955Add to Favorites
 Title:  Maurice G. Fulton papers, 1829-1955 (bulk 1870-1954) ead 
 Date(s):  1829-1955 (bulk 1870-1954) 
 Abstract:  Mainly comprised of historical materials on New Mexico, written or collected by Maurice Garland Fulton. Items include typescript drafts of books, correspondence, nineteenth century newspapers, newspaper articles, maps, audio-visual materials, diaries, poems, biographical sketches, legal documents, pamphlets, and photographs. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Pioneers -- New Mexico -- Photographs | American newspapers -- New Mexico -- History -- 19th century -- Specimens | Lincoln County War, 1878 | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Lincoln County 
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46Author:  Radbourne, AllanAdd to Favorites
 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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47Author:  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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48Author:  United States. Army. District of New Mexico.Add to Favorites
 Title:  United States Army, District of New Mexico records 1851-1883 (bulk 1863-1866) ead 
 Date(s):  1851-1883 
 Abstract:  Portfolio of 18 handwritten documents, which pertain chiefly to the administration of Fort Sumner from 1863 to 1866. Other New Mexican army posts are represented by only one or two documents. These are Fort Stanton, Fort Union, Fort Marcy and Fort Cummings. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Fortification -- New Mexico -- History -- 19th century -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Sources. | Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- History -- 19th century -- Sources. | Navajo Indians -- Government relations. | Navajo Indians -- Removal. 
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49Author:  Bennett, Cornelius, 1827-Add to Favorites
 Title:  Papers and photographs of Cornelius Bennett 1872-1915 ead 
 Date(s):  1872-1915 
 Abstract:  Chiefly photographs, along with legal documents, correspondence, and family memorabilia. Cornelius Bennett materials consist of family correspondence and photographs, tax receipts, stock certificates, and indentures. Other legal documents relate to his partnerships in the following companies: Bennett Bros. & Co.; J.T. Bennett & Co.; Bennett, Van Wagenen & Co.; and Bennett and Bailey. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Silver City -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- New Mexico -- Silver City -- Photographs. | Pioneers -- New Mexico -- Silver City -- Sources. | Prostitutes -- New Mexico -- Silver City -- History -- Photographs. 
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50Author:  Giffen, Guy J. (Guy James), 1886-Add to Favorites
 Title:  Six Shooter's Who's Who circa 1950 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1950 
 Abstract:  Unpublished typescript of Giffen's bibliography of western badmen and peace officers active from 1865 through the 1890s. Lists 362 outlaws/peace officers with approximately 12,300 references. Each person has a brief history followed by citation references. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Criminology -- West (U.S.) -- History -- Bibliography. | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Bibliography. | Outlaws -- West (U.S.) -- Bibliography. | Peace officers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- Bibliography. | Women outlaws -- West (U.S.) -- Bibliography. 
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51Author:  University of Arizona. Library. Special CollectionsAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Petrified Forest and Northern Arizona Ranching Photograph Collection, circa 1890-1900 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1890-1900 
 Abstract:  Thirty-five cyanotypes, taken by an amateur photographer about 1900, of calf roping and branding, a freight team, children at play, and a visit to the Petrified Forest in northern Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Petrified forests—Arizona—Pictorial works | Ranch life—Arizona—Pictorial works | Cowboys—Arizona—Pictorial works | Frontier and pioneer life—Pictorial works | Freight and freightage—Pictorial works | Carriages and carts—Pictorial works | Arizona—Pictorial works | Cyanotypes 
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52Author:  Ealy, Taylor F. (Taylor Filmore), b. 1848Add to Favorites
 Title:  Taylor F. Ealy family papers, 1854-1937 (bulk 1874-1929) ead 
 Date(s):  1854-1937 (bulk 1874-1929) 
 Abstract:  The collection contains letters, diaries, and writings of Taylor F. Ealy and members of his family. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Sources | Zuni Indians -- History -- 19th century -- Sources | Lincoln County War, 1878 -- Personal narratives | Missionaries -- New Mexico -- Sources | Indians of North America -- New Mexico -- History -- 19th century -- Sources | Migrant agricultural laborers -- Arizona | Freedmen -- Missions -- Indian Territory 
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53Author:  Barney, James Mitchell, 1874-1965Add to Favorites
 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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54Author:  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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55Author:  Adams, Ramon F. (Ramon Frederick), 1889-1976Add to Favorites
 Title:  Ramon F. Adams papers, 1941-1969 ead 
 Date(s):  1941-1969 
 Abstract:  This collection includes correspondence and manuscripts chiefly concerning Western history and literature; it includes letters from friends, authors, editors, and publishers. Also included are original typescripts with holograph corrections of revised editions of his works Western Words: A Dictionary of the American West, 1968, and Six-Guns and Saddle Leather, 1969, both published by University of Oklahoma Press. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) | Outlaws -- Bibliography | Criminology -- West (U.S.) -- Bibliography | English language -- Dialects -- West (U.S.) -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. | Cowboys -- West (U.S.) -- Language -- Dictionaries | Americanisms -- West (U.S.) -- Dictionaries | Popular culture -- West (U.S.) -- Dictionaries 
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56Author:  Blazer familyAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Blazer Family papers, 1857-1966 (bulk 1870-1955) ead 
 Date(s):  1857-1966 (bulk 1870-1955) 
 Abstract:  Chiefly photocopies of correspondence, manuscripts, land claims, patents, machinery catalogs, and legal papers of Armer Newton Blazer; also photocopied correspondence and manuscripts of Paul Blazer, and photograph reprints. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Pioneers -- New Mexico | Pioneers -- Texas | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico | Apache Indians -- History | Mescalero language -- Dictionaries -- English | English language -- Dictionaries -- Mescalero | Indian reservations -- New Mexico -- History | Lincoln County War, 1878 
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57Author:  Mills, Hazel E.Add to Favorites
 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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58Author:  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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