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| | 183 | Author: | Magee, A.E. (Gene), 1907-1999. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | A.E. (Gene) Magee Photographs and Papers
1902-1996
(bulk 1930-1970) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1902-1996 | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains photographic prints, negatives, slides and a small number of papers created by A.E. (Gene) Magee from the 1920’s-1990’s. Subjects include aerial imagery of Tucson, Tucson Gas, Electric Light and Power Company, electrical engineering work, businesses and other locations throughout Tucson and the rest of Arizona and trips to California, Montana and Mexico. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Aerial Photography -- Arizona. | Documentary photography--United States--History--20th century. | Electrical Engineering. | Photography -- Arizona -- Tucson. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 184 | Author: | Collier, L. Marguerite | Add 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 | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 185 | Author: | Gentry, Howard Scott | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Howard Scott Gentry papers,
1816-2005 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1816-2005 | | | | Abstract: | Howard Scott Gentry was an American botanist who is especially
known for his expertise on the agave plant. Over the course of his work, Gentry
introduced 15,000 plants into the United States for study, with his most notable
contributions consisting of the development of a cortisone precursor compound, the
introduction of disease-resistant wild beans, and the development of jojoba oil. This
collection is comprised of professional correspondence, proposals, and manuscripts
related to his research of plant species. Also included are some photographs and related
material to individual plants in the forms of published articles, pamphlets, booklets,
and notes. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Agriculture | Botany -- United States | Botany -- Research -- Mexico | Chia | Gum Tragacanth | Jojoba | Drimia maritima | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 187 | Author: | Braun, James | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | James Braun correspondence,
1964-1967 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1964-1967 | | | | Abstract: | This collection consists of letters written by Lt. James A.
Braun to his family while he was serving in the Vietnam War. The majority of Braun's letters were sent to his parents,
William F. and Maxine J. Braun, and sister Leslie in Sepulveda, California, although
a few letters from friends and to other individuals are also housed in the
collection. The collection also includes two army emblems. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Vietnam War,
1961-1975 | Vietnam War, 1961-1975 --
Veterans -- United States | Vietnam War, 1961-1975 --
Personal narratives, American | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 188 | Author: | Jones, Paul Edward
Wakkuri, Dennis | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Paul Edward Jones World War II correspondence,
1938-1945 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1938-1945 | | | | Abstract: | This collection
consists of letters written by Paul Edward Jones while he was in the Navy during World War
II. The letters are to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Jones, of Newberg, Oregon. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | World War, 1939-1945 | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations -- United States | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 191 | Author: | Mazzanovich, Anton | Add 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. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 193 | Author: | Arizona Mining Company | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Articles of Agreement,
1869 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1869 | | | | Abstract: | Holograph manuscript, on parchment, of "Articles of Agreement" drawn up in London, August 25, 1869,
by which Charles D. Poston, as attorney for the Arizona Mining Company, transferred to Roswell Sabine
Ripley of London, for the price of 100,000 pounds sterling, all the real and movable property and mineral
rights pertaining to the Arivaca Ranch and the Heintzelman (or Cerro Colorado) Mine. Inserted is an affidavit
signed by the Mayor of London and the U.S. Consul-General at London acknowledging the validity of the agreement. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Investments, British -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County. | Mining corporations -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 196 | Author: | Clements, Julius Morgan, b.
1869 | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Julius Morgan
Clements papers,
1888-1921 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1888-1921 | | | | Abstract: | The collection includes correspondence, reports, financial records,
maps, and photographs relating to mining activities in the American West and
Sonora, Mex., and to his tenure as an American Trade Commissioner, U.S. Dept.
of Commerce, in Japan and China. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- West (U.S.) -- History --
Sources | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History --
Sources | Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) --
History -- Sources | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 197 | Author: | Ludwig, Pam Bovee, Marvin Burleigh,
1897-1961 Ludwig, Pam Maynard, Deo Miller, Mont C. Miller, Kathleen L. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | USS Arizona collection, 1907-2015
(bulk 1915-1941) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1907-2015 | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains papers, photographs, objects, and
memorabilia of the USS Arizona from its christening in 1915 to destruction on December
7, 1941. Also held within the collection are materials documenting the annual memorial
ceremonies held at the University of Arizona Student Union and the papers of the USS
Arizona Reunion Association. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American | Battleships -- United States -- History -- Sources | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American | USS Arizona Memorial (Hawaii) -- Sources | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 198 | Author: | | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Political Cartoons
1874-1939
(bulk 1932-1939) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1874-1939 | | | | Abstract: | Nineteen artists are represented, including Jay N. "Ding" Darling of the Des Moines Register, Daniel R. Fitzpatrick of
the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Reg Manning of the Phoenix Republic and Gazette, George T. Maxwell of the Wilmington, Delaware Journal,
and William H. Summers of the Cleveland News. Original drawings of political cartoons. Some are inscribed to the University of Arizona,
Esther Payne, or William Frederic Stevens. Many cartoons relate to the New Deal, political parties, and national and world events. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | American wit and humor, Pictorial. | Cartoonists -- United States. | New Deal, 1933-1939 -- Caricatures and cartoons. | World politics -- Caricatures and cartoons. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 199 | Author: | Sothern, Edward Hugh | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Edward Sothern scrapbook and photograph portfolio
circa 1860-1920
(bulk 1870-1900) ead | | | | Date(s): | circa 1860-1920 | | | | Abstract: | Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, sketches, photographs, letters, hotel receipts and other memorabilia of Edward Hugh Sothern and his father, Edward Askew Sothern concerning their acting careers and personal interests, as well as a photograph portfolio containing five studio portraits and one color sketch of Julia Marlowe, E. H. Sothern, and others, mostly between 1870 and 1900. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Actors—Pictorial works | Theater—United States—History—19th century | Theater—England—History—19th century | Europe—Description and travel | Europe—History—1789-1900 | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 200 | Author: | Couldock, C. W. (Charles Walter), 1815-1898. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Charles Walter Couldock scrapbook
1815-1898 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1815-1898 | | | | Abstract: | Scrapbook containing chiefly photoengraved portraits; some original engravings are also present. Also included are press reviews which
describe plays in New Orleans and San Francisco in which Couldock, and his daughter Eliza Couldock, performed. Two letters are present.
One from 1862 refers to the London appearance of E.A. Sothern as Lord Dundreary; the other, from 1871, was written to Couldock from the
actress Charlotte Cushman. The portraits cover a broad spectrum of famous people, particularly rulers, statesmen, military leaders, the
nobility, and authors. Others included are actors and actresses, musicians, scientists, artists, and explorers. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Authors -- Portraits. | Kings and rulers -- Portraits. | Nobility -- Portraits. | Statesmen -- Portraits. | Theater -- United States -- History -- 19th century. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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