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41Author:  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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42Author:  American Legion. Department of Arizona.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Letter, 1920 Apr., Phoenix (Ariz.), to Clarence Wagner, Lordsburg (N.M) 1920 ead 
 Date(s):  1920 
 Abstract:  Stencilled letter from Dept. Adjutant, Dudley W. Windes, regarding veterans' homesteading at Sentinel Dam Site. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Homesites -- Arizona. | Sentinel Dam (Ariz.) 
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43Author:  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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44Author:  Gehrels, TomAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Tom Gehrels papers 1804-2011 (bulk 1960-2011) ead 
 Date(s):  1804-2011 
 Abstract:  Tom Gehrels Papers, 1894-2010 (Bulk 1960-2000). This collection is comprised of mostly professional papers and some personal papers of Dutch/American astronomer Tom Gehrels. The bulk of the material relates to his career as a professor and astronomical researcher at the University of Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Pioneer (Space Probes) | Balloon--History | Astronomy | Planetary Sciences--History | Comets | Photometry | Polarization | Asteroids. 
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45Author:  Zimmerman, Tony, 1892-1996Add to Favorites
 Title:  Tony Zimmerman papers 1929-2007 ead 
 Date(s):  1929-2007 
 Abstract:  This collection contains the manuscripts of Tony Zimmerman who was a contributor to the development of Mount Lemmon. The writings are largely short stories that cover topics from personal and family history to commentary pieces. Also included are photographs and personal materials. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  American literature -- Southwest, New. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Lemmon, Mount (Ariz.) -- History. 
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46Author:  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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47Author:  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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48Author:  Farish, Thomas Edwin.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Papers Relating to His History of Arizona, 1914-1918 ead 
 Date(s):  1914-1918 
 Abstract:  Typescript (v.5-6, carbons) in eight notebooks. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Cities and towns -- Arizona -- History. | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- History. | Manuscripts, American. | Pioneers -- Arizona. 
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49Author:  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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50Author:  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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51Author:  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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52Author:  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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53Author:  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 
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54Author:  Southwest Folklore CenterAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Southwest Folklore Center Field Recordings Collection, 1943-ongoing ead 
 Date(s):  1943-ongoing 
 Abstract:  Reel tape recordings produced by University of Arizona Folklore Committee from 1943 through 1978, and after 1979, by the Southwest Folklore Center. Predominately field recordings from southern Arizona, they include cowboy songs and music, oral history interviews and corridos. The collection also includes 12 studio master tape reels recorded by Mexican American singer Lydia Mendoza. This collection was previously titled SWF 011. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mexican Americans -- Music. | Corridos. | Pioneers. | Frontier and pioneer life. | Yaqui Indians. | Navajo Indians. | Seri Indians. | Apache Indians. | Yuma Indians. | Hopi Indians. | Tohono O'Odham Indians. | Pima Indians. | Mormons--Arizona--Music. | Cowboys. | Cowboys--Songs and music. | Folklore. | Folklore--Arizona. | Mormons--Arizona--Folklore. | Cowboys--Arizona--Folklore. | Cowboys' writings, American. | Ranchers--Arizona. | Fiddle tunes. | Baptists. | Hobo songs. | Harmonica music. | Gospel music. | Bluegrass music. | Banjo music. | Navajo code talkers. 
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55Author:  unknownAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Swigart family papers1912-1953 ead 
 Date(s):  1912-1953 
 Abstract:  The Swigart family papers contains correspondence, photographs, and songs and poems pertaining to the Rothrock extended family. The correspondence in this collection is written between the three Swigart sisters, Esther (Rothrock), Rhoda (McCarthy) and Carrie (Frazier) detailing daily life in Elgin, Arizona from 1914 to 1953. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Ranching -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County | Ranching -- Arizona | Cattle -- Arizona | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona. | Women in the cattle industry 
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56Author:  Radbourne, AllanAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Allan Radbourne papers, circa 1972-2021 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1972-2021 
 Abstract:  Allan Radbourne was a writer and historian. In addition to numerous journal and magazine articles about Western history, he published an acclaimed biography of Apache Scout Mickey Free in 2005 called Mickey Free: Apache captive, interpreter, and Indian Scout. Later in life he began writing about the early cinema, with a history of silent movies titled The Silent Mountie Movies-1910-1930 published posthumously in 2021. The Allan Radbourne collection consists of 7 series of records, notes, photographs, articles, transcriptions, presentations and other reference materials related to Southwestern Frontier and Borderlands History circa 1800's and early 1900's created by Allan Radbourne. Inclusive dates reflect the original date of the primary source material if available or if it is transcribed from an original source material. Born digital material found on a flash drive can be found in Series V. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Apache Indians | Yavapai Indians | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona | Indians of North America -- Government relations | Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Photographs 
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57Author:  Hammer, Angela HutchinsonAdd to Favorites
 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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58Author:  Fish, Joseph, 1840-1926.Add to Favorites
 Title:  History of Arizona, ca. 1896-1901 ead 
 Date(s):  ca. 1896-1901 
 Abstract:  Various portions of unpublished manuscript in original and carbon typescript and photocopy; relating to Arizona history from early history to the 20th century. In addition to general history, includes chapters on Mormon colonization, Native Americans, local history of cities and towns, and pioneers. Contains index. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Church buildings -- Arizona -- History. | Cities and towns -- Arizona -- History. | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- History. | Manuscripts, American. | Mormons -- Arizona -- History. | Pioneers -- Arizona. 
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59Author:  Cosulich, Bernice, 1896-1956Add to Favorites
 Title:  Papers of Bernice Cosulich 1923-1956 ead 
 Date(s):  1923-1956 
 Abstract:  Papers of Bernice Cosulich consists of correspondence, published and unpublished articles, clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, and notes related to Cosulich’s work writing for the Arizona Daily Star newspaper and various magazines, her book Tucson, and future projects including a projected biography of actress Helena Modjeska and a work on Arizona’s ghost towns, dating between 1923 and 1956. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Authors, American--Correspondence | Medicinal plants--Southwestern States | Extinct cities--Arizona | Ghost towns--Arizona | Copper mines and mining--Arizona | Mines and mineral resources--Arizona | Pioneers--Arizona | Women journalists--Arizona 
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60Author:  Adams, Ramon F. (Ramon Frederick), 1889-1976Add to Favorites
 Title:  Ramon F. Adams papers, 1941-1969 ead 
 Date(s):  1941-1969 
 Abstract:  This collection includes correspondence and manuscripts chiefly concerning Western history and literature; it includes letters from friends, authors, editors, and publishers. Also included are original typescripts with holograph corrections of revised editions of his works Western Words: A Dictionary of the American West, 1968, and Six-Guns and Saddle Leather, 1969, both published by University of Oklahoma Press. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) | Outlaws -- Bibliography | Criminology -- West (U.S.) -- Bibliography | English language -- Dialects -- West (U.S.) -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. | Cowboys -- West (U.S.) -- Language -- Dictionaries | Americanisms -- West (U.S.) -- Dictionaries | Popular culture -- West (U.S.) -- Dictionaries 
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