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1Author:  Arizona State University. Women's Studies ProgramRequires cookie*
 Title:  Arizona Women's Heritage Project Oral Histories 1981 ead 
 Date(s):  1981 
 Abstract:  This collection houses transcripts of oral histories conducted with 29 Arizona women. Among the subjects covered are migration to Arizona, childhood recollections, family life, employment outside the home, religion, military service, marriage, childrearing, and politics. Also included is supplemental biographical information provided by interviewees. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Single women -- Arizona -- Social conditions | Women -- Arizona -- Social conditions | Women -- Employment -- Arizona | Dude ranches -- Arizona -- Tempe -- History | Methodist Church -- Arizona -- History | Bed and breakfast accommodations -- Arizona -- Tempe -- History | Women -- Arizona -- Tempe -- Social conditions | Funeral homes -- Arizona -- Glendale | Women -- Arizona -- Glendale -- Societies and clubs | Women -- Arizona -- Glendale -- Social conditions | Women -- Arizona -- Social conditions | Women -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Societies and clubs | Women volunteers in social service -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Volunteer workers in medical care -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Women -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Social conditions | Depressions -- 1929 -- United States | African American women -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Social conditions | African Americans -- Civil rights -- Arizona -- Phoenix | African American beauty operators -- Arizona -- Phoenix | African Americans -- Suffrage -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Women -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Social conditions | Women -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Societies and clubs | Women -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Social conditions | Depressions -- 1929 -- United States | Farm life -- Arizona -- Salt River Valley | Women -- Arizona -- Societies and clubs | School management and organization -- Parent participation -- Arizona | Women -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Social conditions | World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- Arizona | Working mothers -- Arizona -- Phoenix 
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...in Missouri and a teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. Montgomery,...
...Linda L. , 1947- Women teachers -- Arizona -- Phoenix Single...
...women -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Social conditions Teachers'...
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2Author:  Murphy, William J. (William John), 1839-1923 Murphy, Laura Fulwiler, 1845-1943Requires cookie*
 Title:  William J. and Laura (Fulwiler) Murphy Papers 1781-1983 1872-1924 ead 
 Date(s):  1781-1983 
 Abstract:  The William J. and Laura (Fulwiler) Murphy Papers consist of correspondence, financial records, certificates, printed matter, and unpublished manuscripts extending from 1781 to 1983. The bulk of the collection houses letters from William J. Murphy to his wife Laura regarding family matters and his efforts to secure funding for the construction of the Arizona Canal and for agricultural and commercial land development in Phoenix, Arizona from 1872 to 1924. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Canals -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- History | Citrus fruit industry -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- History | Frontier and Pioneer Life -- Arizona | Irrigation -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- History 
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...Aero Club of Phoenix: Capital Stock Certificate,...
...The W. J. Murphy Family of Phoenix by Merwin L. Murphy,...
...fruit industry -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- History Frontier and...
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3Author:  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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...Phoenix and Environs. No Dates...
...Phoenix: Early Day Tragedies. No Dates...
...newspapers -- Arizona --Phoenix Folklore -- Arizona Frontier...
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4Author:  American Legion. Department of Arizona.Requires cookie*
 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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...Letter, 1920 Apr. , Phoenix (Ariz. ), to Clarence Wagner,...
...Letter, 1920 Apr. , Phoenix (Ariz. ), to Clarence Wagner,...
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5Author:  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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...Ariz. ), to Mrs. John W. Mayes, Phoenix (Ariz. ) 1938...
...to Mrs. John W. Mayes, Phoenix (Ariz. ) (AZ 538). Special...
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6Author:  Dedera, DonRequires cookie*
 Title:  Don Dedera Papers 1955-2008 ead 
 Date(s):  1955-2008 
 Abstract:  The Don Dedera Papers consist of records spanning early family history, college journalism experience, civic and community involvement, military service, and Dedera's well documented writing career. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Journalists. | Journalism -- Arizona. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Pleasant Valley. 
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...Subject Files: Phoenix Herald...
...Subject Files: Phoenix Herald...
...Reports: City of Phoenix...
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7Author:  Flohr, Martin C., 1904-Requires cookie*
 Title:  Martin C. Flohr Collection 1895-1964 1961-1964 ead 
 Date(s):  1895-1964 
 Abstract:  The Martin C. Flohr Collection consists primarily of correspondence, maps, newsclippings, manuscripts, transcripts, and printed matter documenting the life of mountain man Bill Williams. Although the material dates from 1894 to 1964, the bulk of the collection is composed of Flohr's research materials on Williams produced from 1961 to 1964. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. 
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...St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. From 1938 to 1953, Flohr...
...El Zaribah Temple in Phoenix. He was also a former director...
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8Author:  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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...Phoenix (Summer vacations),...
...Phoenix California,El Paso,...
...Casa Grande, Phoenix,...
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9Author:  Anderson, Amos Allison, 1862-1948 Anderson, Robert Blaine, 1896-Requires cookie*
 Title:  Amos Allison and Robert B. Anderson papers, 1894-1975 ead 
 Date(s):  1894-1975 
 Abstract:  Papers of Amos A. Anderson (1862-1948) and his son, Robert B. Anderson, relating to their life and times in Clifton, Ajo, Graham County, and Greenlee County, Arizona. Includes biographical information, correspondence, reminiscences, and photographs. The main correspondent to Robert B. Anderson is William Ryder Ridgway relating to their common interests in Graham County historical investigations. Reminiscences concern Amos A. Anderson's exploits as sheriff, stories of outlaws and acquaintances, local history, and events around Clifton. The photographs are chiefly portraits of family and friends from 1900 to the 1930s. Also includes a voter registration list of Greenlee County, 1922. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Photographs | Sheriffs -- Arizona | Voting registers -- Arizona -- Greenlee County | Postal service -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Postal service -- Arizona -- History -- Sources 
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...Arizona State Archives in Phoenix, Arizona. Container List 1...
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10Author:  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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...Phoenix. Antisemitism,...
...Phoenix history,...
...Beth El Congregation (Phoenix),...
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11Author:  Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special CollectionsRequires cookie*
 Title:  Chicano/a Research Collection Small Manuscripts 1891-2010 1970-2010 ead 
 Date(s):  1891-2010 
 Abstract:  This guide describes all of the small manuscript collections held in ASC's Chicano/a Research Collection. These collections generally consist of 1-2 folders and document Mexican American history in Arizona from the late 19th century to the early 21st century. Manuscripts, personal papers, professional papers, and family history projects are included. All of these descriptions were originally entered into ASC's Special Materials Index between 1996 and 2014. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Chicano Research Collection 
 Subjects:  Mexican Americans -- Arizona. | Mexican Americans -- History. | Yaqui Indians | Mexican American women | World War, 1939-1945 | Zoot Suit Riots, Los Angeles, Calif, 1943 | Education | Mexican American college students -- Political activity | Student movements | Yaqui Indians | Migrant labor | Arizona -- Emigration and immigration | Illegal aliens | Curriculum planning | Education, Higher | Mexican American women | Education, Higher | Mexican American women | Agricultural laborers | Mexican American women | Mexican Americans -- Genealogy | Mexican American families | Mexican American women | Mexican American families | Mexican American women -- Social life and customs | Mexican American families | Mexican American women -- Social life and customs | Mexican American families | Mexican American women -- Social life and customs | Mexican American families 
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...Henry Garfias: Phoenix's First City Marshal, circa 1992...
...Phoenix Coalition for Youth and Families: Youth at Risk, a...
...of the Virgin of the Americas in South Phoenix, 1998...
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12Author:  Day familyRequires cookie*
 Title:  Day Family Collection, 1841-1977 (bulk 1870-1940) ead 
 Date(s):  1841-1977 (bulk 1870-1940) 
 Abstract:  The Day family were traders on the Navajo Nation (then the Navajo Indian Reservation) in eastern Arizona. The collection includes the personal and business papers of Sam Day, Sr. (1845-1925) surveyor, trader, legislator and United States Indian Commissioner; Anna Day, Sam Sr.'s wife (1872-1932); and of their children, Charles L. Day (1879-1918), Samuel Day, Jr. (1889-1944), United States deputy Marshall. The collection includes information on Navajo culture, stories and legends; the looting of Canyon del Muerta, and the Frank Dugan murder. The collection also contains 91 photographs depicting trading posts and eastern Arizona scenes. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona (Territory) | Indian traders. | Navajo Indians--Economic conditions. | Navajo Indians--Politics and government. | Tourism--Arizona. 
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...Trinity Church, Phoenix, Arizona: Lenten services, 1909....
...American": published at the Indian School, Phoenix, AZ. ,...
...about Jake's activities at the Phoenix school at which he is...
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13Author:  Postal History Foundation, collectorRequires cookie*
 Title:  Arizona Post Offices Photograph Collection 1873-2012 ead 
 Date(s):  1873-2012 
 Abstract:  This collection contains photographs of Arizona post offices, postmasters, and associated employees. 
 Repository:  Postal History Foundation, Peggy J. Slusser Memorial Philatelic Library 
 Subjects:  Post offices--Arizona. | Postal Service--Arizona--History. | Postmasters--Arizona--History. | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona--History. | Photographs. 
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...Phoenix undated, approximately 1990s...
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14Author:  Ross, Margaret Wheeler, 1867-1953Requires cookie*
 Title:  Margaret Wheeler Ross Papers 1889-1951 1930-1950 ead 
 Date(s):  1889-1951 
 Abstract:  The Margaret Wheeler Ross Papers consist of typescript and manuscript short stories and poetry, correspondence, biographical information, and scrapbooks. Although the collection extends from 1889 to 1951, the bulk of the material consists of Ross' short stories concerning southwestern pioneer life written between 1930 and 1950. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  American literature -- Societies, etc. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Music -- Arizona -- Societies, etc. | Women authors, American -- Arizona -- Societies, etc. | Women -- Arizona -- Societies and clubs. | Women -- United States -- Societies and clubs. 
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...Garden Club of Phoenix Scrapbook, 1941-1946...
...in 1912 the family moved to Phoenix, where Margaret became...
...a member of the Phoenix Women's Club. She was elected...
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15Author:  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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...National Bank: Transactions with Phoenix National Bank. 1895...
...National Bank: Transactions with Phoenix National Bank. 1896...
...Bank: Transactions with Valley Bank of Phoenix. 1892...
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16Author:  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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...Congregation Beis Menachem (Phoenix, Arizona),...
...Arizona Jewish Historical Society/Greater Phoenix Chapter)....
...have dates with boys from Phoenix AZA - Congregation Al...
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17Author:  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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...San Xavier del Bac, Tumacácori, Patagonia ranch, Phoenix,...
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