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| | 1 | Author: | Schieffelin, Edward, 1847-1897. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | History of the Discovery of Tombstone, Arizona, as Told by Edward Lawrence Schieffelin,
1888-1890 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1888-1890 | | | | Abstract: | Edward Schieffelin, 1847-1897, was a prospector and discovered the silver
mines of the San Pedro Valley, which led to the establishment of Tombstone,
Arizona. This collection contains typescript, accompanied by an autobiographical
sketch, and letter of transmittal from Mrs. Josephine F. Garrick. A version edited
by Ben Traywick, was published by Red Marie's, 1988. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Pioneers -- Arizona. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 2 | Author: | Nichols, Charles A., 1902-1964. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Four Generations of the Douglas Family in America,
circa 1964 ead | | | | Date(s): | circa 1964 | | | | Abstract: | Lewis W. Douglas was a businessman, Democratic politician, philanthropist, and diplomat. He served in the
Arizona State Legislature, United States House of Representatives, United States Budget Director, President
of McGill University, head of the United States War Shipping Administration, and Ambassador to Great Britian.
His father, James Stuart Douglas (1868-1949) was a mine owner and banker. His grandfather, James Douglas (1837-1918)
was a mining engineer, metallurgist, industrialist, and the person for whom the town of Douglas, Arizona was named.
This collection includes a typescript (photocopy) made from author's original. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Pioneers -- Arizona -- Biography. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 5 | Author: | unknown | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Mormons in Arizona,
1873-1948
(bulk 1873-1888) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1873-1948 | | | | Abstract: | Historical sketches, minutes of meetings, letters, journals, diaries, and autobiographical sketches including
histories written by R.E. Porter and George S. Tanner relating to Mormon settlements in Arizona, chiefly at
Joseph City and other points along the Little Colorado River. Includes minutes and letters of the United Order of
Joseph City; and letters and extracts of news stories regarding the Little Colorado River Stake. Journals, diaries,
and autobiographical sketches of Mormon pioneers in Arizona are present for William C. Allen, John A. Blythe, James
S. Brown, Daniel H. McAllister, Joseph H. Richards, Andrew S. Rogers, William H. Solomon, Brigham Stowell, John W. Tate,
and the McLaws, Bradshaw, and Owens families. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Mormons -- Arizona -- History. | Mormons -- Utah -- History. | Pioneers -- Arizona. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 9 | Author: | Pickrell, Charles Ulen,
1892-1962 | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Charles Ulen
Pickrell papers,
1891-1962 (bulk
1940-1961) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1891-1962 (bulk
1940-1961) | | | | Abstract: | This collection includes personal and official
correspondence, photographs, articles, speeches, clippings, notes and related
material on cowboys, Arizona pioneers, cattle industry and
agriculture. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Cowboys -- Poetry | Cattle trade -- Arizona | Pioneers -- Arizona | Cattle brands -- Arizona | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 10 | Author: | Stephenson, Patricia Peters,
1928- | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Patricia Stephenson research
collection, 1943-2010 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1943-2010 | | | | Abstract: | Research materials, mostly photocopies, including
correspondence, photographs, legal documents, diaries and guest registers gathered by
Patricia Stephenson for her books and projects about Louise F. Marshall and her husband,
Tom Marshall, and the West University neighborhood where they lived and developed homes
and businesses, dated 1943 to 2015. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Business Enterprises -- Arizona -- Tucson | Women pioneers -- Arizona | Trials (Murder) -- Arizona -- Tucson | Businesswomen | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 11 | Author: | Whitmore, William Vicent, 1862- | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Speeches, Articles and Pamphlets,
1900-1933 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1900-1933 | | | | Abstract: | Typescript and printed articles, speeches and pamphlets concerning
medical research, the University of Arizona, the Tucson school system,
and biographical sketches of himself, University presidents, and pioneer physicians. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Education -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History. | Medicine -- Arizona -- History. | Physicians -- Arizona -- History. | Pioneers -- Arizona. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 12 | Author: | 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. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 13 | Author: | Barney, James Mitchell,
1874-1965 | Add 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 | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 15 | Author: | Jacobs Family | Add to Favorites | | | 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 | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 17 | Author: | Corrigan, Monica. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Diary of Sister Monica,
1870 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1870 | | | | Abstract: | Sister Monica was a member of party of Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet
and traveled to Tucson to establish St. Joseph's Convent. Later she established
St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz. This collection is made up of a diary
of railway and stage journey from St. Louis, Mo. to Tucson, Ariz., April 21, 1870-May 26, 1870,
with Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet.
Later it was published in part as The Trek of the Seven Sisters, Tucson, 1948. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 19 | Author: | | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Leo Goldschmidt photograph
collection 1887-1899 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1887-1899 | | | | Abstract: | Photographs and related glass plate negatives, taken between
1887 and 1899. The bulk of the material is comprised of the photographic plates
taken by Leo Goldschmidt, a pioneer of the Tucson area. The plates have all been
printed. Images include family, friends, his businesses and business interests, and
personal residences in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. This collection is part of the
Southwest Jewish Archives. The Bloom Southwest Jewish Archives were founded by David
A. and Leona G. Bloom, longstanding members of Tucson's business, religious, and
social service communities. The Archive serves to highlight Jewish contributions to
Tucson and surrounding southwest areas. This collection was previously SJA 002. The
materials were transferred to Special Collections in 1998. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Bankers -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History | Businessmen -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History | Flour mills | Furniture industry and trade -- Arizona -- Tucson --
History | Merchants -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History | Pioneers -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 20 | Author: | Jaeger, Louis John Frederick, 1824-1892. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Diary of Louis John Frederick Jaeger,
1875-1892 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1875-1892 | | | | Abstract: | Two holograph notebooks cover Mar. 1, 1875 - Apr. 7, 1880, and Feb. 11 to Mar. 25, 1892;
personal entries relate weather conditions, work accomplished, money owed or paid,
and daily events. Accompanied by 500 page transcript and photocopy. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Ferries -- Arizona -- Yuma. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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