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21Author:  McKinney, Joseph T., 1858-1948Requires cookie*
 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 lifeArizona. 
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22Author:  Corbusier, William Henry, 1844-1930.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Record of William Henry Corbusier, Colonel, U.S. Army Retired, 1924 ead 
 Date(s):  1924 
 Abstract:  Typescript of biographical account and reminiscences about events at posts while serving as surgeon, 1872-1875, and 1884-1888. Includes information about the health conditions of Native Americans and soldiers at the Verde River Indian Agency, San Carlos Apache Indian Agency, and Camp Verde in Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Indians of North America -- Medical care -- Arizona -- History. | Physicians -- Arizona -- History. 
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23Author:  Fish, Joseph, 1840-1926.Requires cookie*
 Title:  History of the Eastern Arizona Stake of Zion and of the Establishment of the Snowflake Stake, 1936 ead 
 Date(s):  1936 
 Abstract:  Typescript history relates events while Fish was recorder, 1879-1893. Contains brief history of each Mormon settlement including St. Johns, Ariz., Eagar, Ariz., Snowflake, Ariz., Pleasanton, N.M., and Luna, N.M. Also covers murders committed and prosecutions for polygamy. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Mormon Church -- Arizona -- History. | Mormons -- Arizona -- History. | Murder -- Arizona -- History. | Polygamy -- Arizona -- History. 
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24Author:  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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25Author:  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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26Author:  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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27Author:  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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28Author:  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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29Author:  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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30Author:  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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31Author:  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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32Author:  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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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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