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21Author:  Foster, Nancy Melvina, 1869-1961.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Nancy Melvina Foster reminiscences 1871-1921 ead 
 Date(s):  1871-1921 
 Abstract:  One holographic manuscript, probably written in 1937. In it, Nancy Melvina Foster recounts her experiences, from 1871-1921, of homesteading in Arizona, farming in California, and life in the mining camps of Arizona and New Mexico. Genealogy sheet enclosed. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Farm life -- California -- History -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New. | Women pioneers -- Southwest, New -- Biography. 
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22Author:  Roberts, Sarah Ellen.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Canadian History 1906-1915 ead 
 Date(s):  1906-1915 
 Abstract:  Photocopy of manuscript accompanied by a typed transcription. Autobiographical account of the homesteading experiences of the Roberts family: Sarah, her physician husband, and their three sons, Frank, Lathrop, and Brockway. It begins in western Canada in 1906, and ends when they return to the United States in 1911. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Farm life -- Alberta -- History -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Alberta. | Women pioneers -- Alberta. 
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23Author:  unknownAdd 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. 
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24Author:  United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps.Add to Favorites
 Title:  United States Army, Quartermaster Corps. invoices 1849 ead 
 Date(s):  1849 
 Abstract:  Contains two holograph duplicate invoices for building materials and tools sent for the construction of "the Fort on the River Gila." The invoices were signed and dated by Bvt. Lt. Col. S. McRee, Quartermaster, U.S. Army, St. Louis, Mo. on May 12 and June 7, 1849. The invoice dated June 7 consists of one leaf; that of May 12, consists of three pages. The lists include weights and quantities for diverse items such as quarry picks, wheel segments, paint brushes, cooking stoves, door locks, glue and glue pots, grind stones, linseed oil, plows, window glass, plugs of feathers, and white lead. Items were sent to an unnamed "Acting Quartermaster," and items not received were so noted. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Fortification -- Southwest, New -- History -- 19th century -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New -- Sources 
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25Author:  Fish, Joseph, 1840-1926.Add to Favorites
 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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26Author:  Day, Samuel Edward.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Oral History Interview: St. Michael's, Ariz., with Bernard Fontana 1960 ead 
 Date(s):  1960 
 Abstract:  Typescript of tape recording; recounts events of his family life and association with Native Americans, government officials, anthropologists, missionaries, and other traders. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Navajo Indians -- Government relations. | Navajo Indians -- Rites and ceremonies. | Trading posts. 
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27Author:  Corbusier, William Henry, 1844-1930.Add to Favorites
 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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28Author:  Ownby family.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Ownby Family papers 1881-1944 (bulk 1881-1888) ead 
 Date(s):  1881-1944 
 Abstract:  Pioneer family who moved from Bakersfield, California to Lordsburg, New Mexico in 1881, where they operated a boarding establishment, the Ownby House. Collection includes letters and photographs. Original and typescript copies of personal letters from Anna Ownby to her husband, Bramble B. Ownby, from 1881-1888. They relate daily events in Lordsburg, while he was away working on the railroad. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Lordsburg -- Sources. | Historic buildings -- New Mexico -- Lordsburg -- Photographs. | Women pioneers -- New Mexico -- Lordsburg -- Sources. 
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29Author:  Ten Eyck, Tenodor, 1819-1911.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Tenodor Ten Eyck papers 1860-1950 (bulk 1860-1890) ead 
 Date(s):  1860-1950 
 Abstract:  Tenodor Ten Eyck, 1819-1911, was an infantry major who served in the Civil War and on the frontier. Consists mostly of diaries and biographical material relating to Tenodor Ten Eyck, from 1860-1890. The nine diaries cover different stages in his adult life; most have typed transcriptions. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Fetterman Fight, Wyo., 1866. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Wyoming. | Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895. 
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30Author:  Burns, Walter NobleAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Walter Noble Burns papers, 1908-1964 (bulk 1922-1932) ead 
 Date(s):  1908-1964 (bulk 1922-1932) 
 Abstract:  This collection contains manuscripts, notes, correspondence, photographs, clippings, and related material. Several drafts of the manuscripts for The Saga of Billy the Kid, 1925, Tombstone: An Iliad of the Southwest, 1927, The One Way Ride, 1931 and The Robin Hood of El Dorado: the Saga of Joaquin Murrieta, 1932, are present. Correspondents, including Wyatt Earp and various others, relate their experiences. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) | Outlaws -- New Mexico -- Lincoln County | Outlaws -- Arizona -- Tombstone | Western stories 
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31Author:  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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32Author:  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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33Author:  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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34Author:  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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35Author:  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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36Author:  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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37Author:  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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38Author:  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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39Author:  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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40Author:  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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