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41Author:  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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42Author:  Fierman, Floyd S.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Floyd S. Fierman papers, circa 1850-1997 1870-1970 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1850-1997 
 Abstract:  The material in this collection is organized into groupings according to the geographic location of the Jewish individuals, families, or institutions researched. These subjects and individuals are arranged alphabetically. There may be some overlap within the collection. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Jews -- New Mexico -- History | Jews -- Texas -- History | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico | Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas | Synagogues -- New Mexico | Synagogues -- Texas | Rabbis -- New Mexico | Rabbis -- Texas | Commerce -- New Mexico -- History | Commerce -- Texas -- History | Jewish merchants -- New Mexico | Jewish merchants -- Texas | Sephardim -- New Mexico 
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43Author:  Day, Samuel Edward.Requires cookie*
 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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44Author:  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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45Author:  Ownby family.Requires cookie*
 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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46Author:  Ten Eyck, Tenodor, 1819-1911.Requires cookie*
 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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47Author:  Burns, Walter NobleRequires cookie*
 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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48Author:  unknownRequires cookie*
 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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49Author:  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 life – Arizona. 
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50Author:  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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51Author:  United States. Army. District of New Mexico.Requires cookie*
 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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52Author:  Bennett, Cornelius, 1827-Requires cookie*
 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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53Author:  Caldwell, George A. (George Allen), 1912-Requires cookie*
 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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54Author:  Giffen, Guy J. (Guy James), 1886-Requires cookie*
 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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55Author:  Mazzanovich, AntonRequires cookie*
 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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56Author:  University of Arizona. Library. Special CollectionsRequires cookie*
 Title:  Petrified Forest and Northern Arizona Ranching Photograph Collection, circa 1890-1900 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1890-1900 
 Abstract:  Thirty-five cyanotypes, taken by an amateur photographer about 1900, of calf roping and branding, a freight team, children at play, and a visit to the Petrified Forest in northern Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Petrified forests—Arizona—Pictorial works | Ranch life—Arizona—Pictorial works | Cowboys—Arizona—Pictorial works | Frontier and pioneer life—Pictorial works | Freight and freightage—Pictorial works | Carriages and carts—Pictorial works | Arizona—Pictorial works | Cyanotypes 
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57Author:  Fulton, Maurice G. (Maurice Garland), 1877-1955Requires cookie*
 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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58Author:  Ealy, Taylor F. (Taylor Filmore), b. 1848Requires cookie*
 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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59Author:  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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60Author:  Radbourne, AllanRequires cookie*
 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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