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| | 1022 | Author: | Weston, John, 1932- | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | John Weston papers, 1948-2003 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1948-2003 | | | | Abstract: | Papers, 1948-2003. This collection is comprised of the
papers of award winning author, John Weston. The bulk of the material relate to his
literary career. Items include biographical information, correspondence; published
and unpublished writings including manuscripts, short stories, poems, plays, and
articles. Other printed materials include photographs, journals, newspaper reviews,
and other promotional items related to his work with the theatre. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | American poetry -- 20th century | Performing arts -- 20th century | Short stories, American -- 20th century | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 1025 | Author: | Herrick, Emma Burgess,
1901-1982 | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Emma Burgess Herrick
paperscirca
1880-2000
(bulk 1945-1980) ead | | | | Date(s): | circa
1880-2000 | | | | Abstract: | Photographs and documents relating to Herrick's life and work at
the University of Arizona, primarily towards the end of her life, 1973 to 1982, although
there are family photographs and a typescript of an article or speech about life as a
housemother in a men's dormitory that are dated from the 1920s to the 1940s. A few
photographs relate to a scholarship award party circa 2000. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Women deans (Education) | Dormitories -- Arizona | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 1026 | Author: | Gist, Thomas | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Thomas Gist papers, 1918-2000 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1918-2000 | | | | Abstract: | This collection consists of the personal and professional
papers and drawings of Tucson architect, Tom Gist (1917-2000). His unique design and
building style made his homes an important part of Tucson's Historical Districts.
The bulk of the material relate to his work as an architect and include his
drawings, plans, contracts, and other important information pertaining to his work.
The rest of the collection stems from his personal life and contains various awards,
degrees, photos, scrapbooks, and journals including his work with the Tucson
National History club. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Architects -- Arizona -- Tucson | Architecture | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 1028 | 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 |
| 1029 | Author: | Benjamin, Curtis G., 1901-1983 | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Curtis G. Benjamin papers,
1826-1983
(bulk 1950-1983) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1826-1983 | | | | Abstract: | This collection consists of the papers of Curtis G. Benjamin.
Included are his writings, materials related to his career with McGraw-Hill and various
committees and associations he served on. Present in the collection are manuscript
drafts, notes, publications of other authors that initiated some of the contrary
responses expressed in his work, speeches, and his published articles and books. A great
portion of his writings are in the areas of photocopying and copyright, the export and
trade of books, and topics relating to the U.S. publishing industry and its national and
international presence. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Publishers and publishing | Public domain (Copyright law) | Educational publishing | Book industries and trade | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 1032 | Author: | Whitaker, Ewen | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Ewen Whitaker papers,
1805-2017
1955-2000 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1805-2017 | | | | Abstract: | Papers of astronomer Ewen Whitaker (1922-2016), expert on the geography of the moon (selenography). Contains correspondence, project files, extensive photographs and maps, and other materials related to NASA lunar missions (Ranger, Apollo, Surveyor, Lunar Orbiter), selenographic studies, lunar nomenclature and his professional career at the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory working with founder Gerard P. Kuiper. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Moon -- Atlases | Astronomy | Lunar photography | Project Ranger | Space | Project Apollo (U.S.) | Surveyor Program (U.S.) | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 1033 | Author: | Alianza Hispano-Americana | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Alianza Hispano-Americana records,
1894-1965
1920-1950 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1894-1965 | | | | Abstract: | Papers relating to the Alianza Hispano-Americana, which offered
low-cost life insurance, social activities, and other services to primarily
Mexican/Mexican-Americans living in the United States and Mexico. Founded in Tucson in
1894, Alianza was one of the first organizations to offer life insurance and burial
policies to Mexican-American citizens. This collections includes photographs, financial
files, correspondence between lodge secretaries, convention files, published materials,
scrapbooks, and ledges pertaining to the daily operations of Alizana. Many of the
ledgers include membership enrollment information, including members, their addresses,
and lodge information. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Alianza
Hispano-Americana | Sociedades mutualistas | Mexican Americans -- Arizona | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 1034 | Author: | Roemer, Elizabeth | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Elizabeth Roemer papers,
1910-2013
1967-1989 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1910-2013 | | | | Abstract: | Papers of astronomer Elizabeth Roemer (1929-2016), specialist in astrometry of comets, asteroids, and minor planets, and Professor Emeritus of the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Department of Planetary Science and Steward Observatory. Includes research materials, correspondence, project files, notes, clippings, ephemera and publications related to her scientific research, teaching, and extensive committee work including the University of Arizona Faculty Senate. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | University of Arizona. Committee of Eleven -- History | Asteroids | Astronomy -- Study and teaching | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 1035 | Author: | Rosenwald, Robert | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Poisoned Pen Press records,
1985-2019 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1985-2019 | | | | Abstract: | Poisoned Pen Press is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded in 1997. The Press is an independent publisher of mystery novels, and founder Robert Rosenwald continues to serve as President. Since the press' inception, Barbara Peters has served as the Editor-in-Chief and she is the owner of the Poisoned Pen Bookstore. The Poisoned Pen Press collection consist of manuscripts, advanced reader copies, cover designs, signed published books, and other materials relating to the book development process. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- Arizona | Publishers and publishing -- Arizona | Authors and Publishers -- 20th century | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 1036 | Author: | unknown | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Chax Press records,
1977--ongoing ead | | | | Date(s): | 1977--ongoing | | | | Abstract: | Chax Press is a
small, Tucson based publishing house founded in 1984. Since opening they have published
hundreds of books by creative, and innovative poets. They are known for their unique style
of books that include both soft-bound offset books as well as hand-printed limited editions,
combining both complex visual dynamics and more various book structures throughout all of
their letterpress books. This collection contains business materials, book development
materials, published manuscripts, and illustrative plates and blocks used by the press, as
well as correspondence with authors. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- United States | Small presses -- Arizona | Small presses -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History -- 20th
century | Authors, American -- Correspondence | Authors -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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