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1Author:  Burke, FredRequires cookie*
 Title:  Arizona River Runners Incorporated Records 1969-1983 ead 
 Date(s):  1969-1983 
 Abstract:  The Arizona River Runners Incorporated Records pertain to commercial river running on the Colorado River between 1969 and 1983, particularly the activities and interests of Fred Burke, president of Arizona River Runners Incorporated. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Noise pollution--Arizona--Grand Canyon | Tourism--Environmental aspects--Arizona--Grand Canyon | Environmental protection--Arizona--Grand Canyon | Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)-- | Tourism--Environmental aspects--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) 
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2Author:  Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902Requires cookie*
 Title:  John W. Powell Memorial Monument Collection, 1911-1914 ead 
 Date(s):  1911-1914 
 Abstract:  This collection is comprised of photocopies of correspondence regarding the design, construction, and erection of the John W. Powell Monument located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Boatmen--Arizona--Grand Canyon. | Boatmen--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Boats and boating--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Explorers--Arizona--Grand Canyon. | Historical markers--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) 
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3Author:  Hatch, D. Spencer (Duane Spencer) Hatch, Emily Gilchriest, 1897-Requires cookie*
 Title:  Duane Spencer Hatch papers, 1912-1982 (bulk 1940-1982) ead 
 Date(s):  1912-1982 
 Abstract:  Duane Spencer Hatch (1888-1963) was an agriculturalist, researcher, and pioneer in rural reconstruction and community development. This collection contains materials pertaining to the life and work of Duane Spencer Hatch. Hatch conducted research in Costa Rica, India, Sri Lanka (formally known as Ceylon), Mexico, and in Parker, Arizona. The collection contains research materials such as field notes, diaries, correspondence, and reports, along with photographic materials concerning these rural locations. Personal materials in the collection from Hatch, and his wife Emily Hatch, include bibliographic and biographic materials, correspondence, publicly files, and photographs. Audio and visual materials in the collection include movies created by Hatch in movie reel and DVD format and talks given by Hatch in record and CD format. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Rural development -- Research | Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Arizona and California -- Rural conditions 
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4Author:  Baker, R. Gail (Roland Gail), 1897-1965Requires cookie*
 Title:  Roland Gail Baker Papers 1965-1965 1944-1960 ead 
 Date(s):  1965-1965 
 Abstract:  The Roland Gail Baker Papers are comprised of correspondence, contracts, notes, newsclippings, reports, printed matter and trial exhibits ranging from 1865-1965. The bulk of the collection concerns Baker's engineering work in water supply and other public works projects from 1944-1960. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Hydraulic engineers -- Arizona -- Archives. | Arizona -- Water-supply -- History. | Water rights -- Arizona -- History. | Dams -- Arizona -- Design and construction -- History. | Hydraulic engineering -- Arizona -- History. | Phoenix (Ariz.) -- Water-supply -- History. | Sewerage -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- History. | Colorado River Water Conservation Project. | Water -- Law and legislation -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico). | Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- Water rights -- History. 
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5Author:  Maddock, Thomas, 1882-1971Requires cookie*
 Title:  Thomas Maddock Papers 1902-1971 ead 
 Date(s):  1902-1971 
 Abstract:  The collection consists of 22 boxes of correspondence, documents, articles, publications, diaries, and newspaper clippings documenting the Colorado River Controversy, the Gila River Irrigation District, the San Carlos Irrigation District, the Central Arizona Project (CAP), politics, and Thomas Maddock's engineering career. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Engineers -- Arizona -- Archives. | Groundwater -- Arizona. | Water-power -- Little Colorado River (N.M. and Ariz.). | Water-power -- Arizona. | Water resources development -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico). | Water resources development -- Arizona. | Water-supply -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico). | Water-supply -- Arizona. | Water-supply engineering -- Arizona. 
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6Author:  Mills, Hazel E.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Hazel E. Mills papers, 1816-1938 ead 
 Date(s):  1816-1938 
 Abstract:  Research notes, newspaper clippings and maps, 1816-1938. The bulk of the material is handwritten research notes related to the navigation of the Colorado River. Some of the notes are contained in a card index. The notes include article summaries compiled for Mills' proposed dissertation, Navigation of the Colorado River and its effect on the development of the Arizona frontier. The maps are tracings done by Mills. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Boats and boating | Colorado River -- Discovery and exploration | Colorado River -- Navigation | Ferries | Cargo ships | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona | Historic mines | Mining districts -- Arizona | Mining districts -- Colorado | Railroad travel | River steamers | Stagecoach lines | Steam-navigation | Trade routes | Waterways 
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7Author:  Mortenson, VernonRequires cookie*
 Title:  Vernon "Brick" Mortenson moving images 1955-1962 ead 
 Date(s):  1955-1962 
 Abstract:  The Vernon Mortenson moving images (NAU.MI.2001.03) include original motion picture footage of river trips (largely on the Colorado River) with P.T. Reilly and Martin Litton as well as flights over the Grand Canyon created by Vernon Mortenson between 1955 and 1962, as well as copies of the original films created by Dave Mortenson and/or SCA staff in 1992. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives 
 Subjects:  Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) 
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8Author:  Cotton Land CompanyRequires cookie*
 Title:  Cotton Land Company records, 1909-1970 ead 
 Date(s):  1909-1970 
 Abstract:  Contains official records of the Cotton Land Company, and the Cotton Water and Irrigation Company, 1909-1970, relating to land development and water rights to company lands located in Mohave County, Arizona, on the east side of the Colorado River. Includes articles of incorporation, minutes, stockbooks, correspon-dence, maps, legal and financial documents, and photographs documenting the activities of the companies, especially in the periods between 1910-1930 and 1945-1965. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Water rights -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Business enterprises -- Arizona -- Archives | Business enterprises -- California -- Archives | Real estate development -- Arizona -- Mohave County | Floods -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) 
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9Author:  Ashurst, Henry Fountain, 1874-1962Requires cookie*
 Title:  Henry Fountain Ashurst Papers 1910-1962 ead 
 Date(s):  1910-1962 
 Abstract:  The Henry Fountain Ashurst Papers are comprised of correspondence, printed speeches and reports and newsclippings ranging from 1910-1962. The bulk of the material concerns Ashurst's work on the Senate Judiciary Committee from 1930-1940. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Bankruptcy -- United States. | Legislators -- United States -- Archives. | Water resources development -- Law and legislation -- Arizona. | Water resources development -- Law and legislation -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico). | Strikes and lockouts -- Copper mining -- Arizona. | Banking law -- New York (State). | Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico). 
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10Author:  Woolf, Charles H. (Charles Harold), 1905-1996Requires cookie*
 Title:  Charles H. Woolf Collection 1875-1961 1890-1925 ead 
 Date(s):  1875-1961 
 Abstract:  The Charles H. Woolf Collection consists of correspondence, business records, and financial records produced primarily by Woolf's father, Charles C. Woolf. Although the collection extends from 1875 to 1961, the bulk of the material documents the activities of the Phoenix Title and Abstract Company, the Tempe Water Development Company, the Salt River Valley Water Users Association, and the Tempe-Mesa Produce Company from 1890 to 1925. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Water resources development -- Law and legislation -- Colorado River Valley (Colo.-Mexico). 
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11Author:  Kelly, Charles Schwachheim, Carl BeckwithRequires cookie*
 Title:  Charles Kelly collection,, ead 
 Date(s):  unknown 
 Abstract:  Charles Kelly (1889-1971) was an amateur archaeologist who developed a passion for petroglyphs and petrographs while working as a caretaker at Capitol Reef in Utah. He photographed and wrote about them for nearly twenty years. 
 Repository:  Museum of Northern Arizona 
 Subjects:  Petroglyphs | Petroglyphs -- Arizona | Petroglyphs -- Arizona -- Chelly, Canyon de. | Petroglyphs -- Arizona -- Petrifid Forest National Park | Petroglyphs -- Colorado | Petroglyphs -- Colorado Plateau | Petroglyphs -- New Mexico | Petroglyphs -- Utah | Petroglyphs -- Utah -- Nine Mile Canyon | Petroglyphs -- Utah -- Vernal Region | Petroglyphs -- Utah -- Zion National Park 
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12Author:  Allen, Jeanne Ethel Hyde Brent.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Glen Hyde Collection, 1865-1941. ead 
 Date(s):  1865-1941. 
 Abstract:  This material consists of the personal files and the photographs of Jeanne Ethel Hyde Brent Allen, sister of Glen Hyde, who disappeared in the Grand Canyon along with his wife Bessie. The collection contains information on their disappearance as well as the writings and memorabilia of Jeanne Hyde. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Boats and boating--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Boatmen--Arizona--Grand Canyon. | Boating accidents--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Scows. | Missing persons--Investigation--Arizona--Grand Canyon. 
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13Author:  unknownRequires cookie*
 Title:  Harold Widdison Rock Art collection ead 
 Date(s):  unknown 
 Abstract:  Dr. Harold A. Widdison was a sociologist who taught at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff for 30 years. In addition to his professional work and research he was very interested in documenting prehistoric rock art and traveled extensively to visit hundreds of sites. This collection consists of slides, photographs, maps, and other documentation of both well-known and more obscure rock art sites visited by Widdison, mostly in the American Southwest but also throughout Canada, Mexico, and Europe. 
 Repository:  Museum of Northern Arizona 
 Subjects:  Ancestral Pueblo culture | Hohokam culture | Petroglyphs--Arizona | Petroglyphs--California | Petroglyphs--Canada | Petroglyphs--Colorado | Petroglyphs--Colorado Plateau | Petroglyphs--Europe | Petroglyphs--Hawaii | Petroglyphs--Idaho | Petroglyphs--Iowa | Petroglyphs--Little Colorado River (N.M. and Ariz.) | Petroglyphs--Mexico | Petroglyphs--Minnesota | Petroglyphs--Montana | Petroglyphs--Nevada | Petroglyphs--New Mexico | Petroglyphs--North America--Pictorial works | Petroglyphs--Ohio | Petroglyphs--Oregon | Petroglyphs--Southwest, New | Petroglyphs--Texas | Petroglyphs--Utah | Petroglyphs--Washington (State) | Petroglyphs--West (U.S.) | Petroglyphs--Wyoming | Picture-writing--North America | Picture-writing--Southwest, New | Picture-writing--West (U.S.) 
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14Author:  Duff, RussellRequires cookie*
 Title:  Russell Duff Collection, 1955. ead 
 Date(s):  1955. 
 Abstract:  Trip log of fold-out trip down the San Juan and Colorado rivers in 1955, aerial slides of an overflight of the San Juan and Colorado Rivers, with views of Glen and Grand Canyon as well as photos from the trip. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Rafting (Sports)--San Juan River (Colo.-Utah) | Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) 
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15Author:  Summers, IvanRequires cookie*
 Title:  Ivan Summers Collection 1958-1964, copied 2003-2005 ead 
 Date(s):  1958-1964, copied 2003-2005 
 Abstract:  The Ivan Summers collection includes moving images, audio recordings, and copy photographs illustrating Ivan and Herbert J. Summers' family rafting trips with Georgie White Clark and depicting the areas of Glen Canyon (1958-1959), Grand Canyon (1961-1962), and the Snake River (1964). 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives 
 Subjects:  Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Rafting (Sports)--Snake River (Wyo.-Wash.) | Grand Canyon (Ariz.)--Description and travel. 
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16Author:  Sharp, Robert P.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Carnegie - Cal Tech Expedition Collection, October 1937 - November 1937. ead 
 Date(s):  October 1937 - November 1937. 
 Abstract:  The Carnegie - Cal Tech Expedition Collection consists of materials relating to the geological research expedition conducted in 1937 by scientists from the Carnegie Institute of Washington and the California Institute of Technology, led by Ian Campbell of Cal Tech. Robert Sharp's geological field notes taken over the course of the expedition, John Stark's A Doggerel Log of a Canyon Trip and Edwin McKee's report and historical note to the U.S. Department of the Interior make up this small collection. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Geologists. | Geological surveys--Arizona--Grand Canyon. | Boats and boating--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) 
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17Author:  Murdock, John RobertRequires cookie*
 Title:  John R. Murdock papers, 1937-1952 ead 
 Date(s):  1937-1952 
 Abstract:  Correspondence, records of committee meetings, bills, hearings, reports, clippings, reprints of Murdock's remarks in Congress, printed and typescript material relating chiefly to the Colorado River and the water rights for Arizona including the Central Arizona Project, the Gila Project, and the proposed Bridge Canyon Dam. Also included are drafts of articles on political questions; newspaper clippings concerning his wife, Myrtle; and correspondence relating to the death of his son, David, in World War II. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Legislators -- Arizona | Water supply -- Arizona | Water power -- Arizona | Water resources development -- Arizona | Bridges -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) 
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18Author:  Blachly, LouRequires cookie*
 Title:  Papers of Lou Blachly, 1827-1965 ead 
 Date(s):  1827-1965 
 Abstract:  Includes correspondence, reports, manuscripts, diaries, photographs, poetry, souvenir ephemera, and newspapers of the Bradley and Blachly families. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Colorado | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico | Women pioneers -- Colorado | Missions, Medical -- Thailand -- History -- 19th century | Reconstruction (1939-1951) -- Africa, North | Reconstruction (1939-1951) -- Germany | Wild flowers -- Arizona | Bird watching -- United States -- Guidebooks | Birds -- United States | World War, 1939-1945 -- Food supply | World War, 1939-1945 -- Economic aspects -- Africa, North | World War, 1939-1945 -- Economic aspects -- Germany | World War, 1939-1945 -- Destruction and pillage -- Germany 
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19Author:  August, Jack. L., Jr.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Dr. Jack L. August, Jr. papers, 1959-2017 ead 
 Date(s):  1959-2017 
 Abstract:  Dr. Jack L. August, Jr. (1954-2017) was an expert in Arizona water-related politics, senators, and other historical subjects. His collection includes his personal materials, professional files, research files, writings, audiovisual materials, and memorabilia he collected throughout his life. August taught at several different institutions and held various positions at colleges, universities, and other history-focused institutions. He served as an expert witness on key pieces of water rights legislation in the state of Arizona. He researched several prominent Arizonan politicians including Barry Goldwater, Dennis DeConcini, and Evan Mecham. He also did several research projects surrounding Wade Church, Jim Chilton, the New Mexico Bar Association, and John R. Norton III, amongst others. A large portion of his research files are dedicated to water politics of Arizona including, but not limited to ANSAC, the CAP, the Colorado River Controversy, Native American/indigenous water rights, the Santa Cruz River, the Salt River, the Gila River, and others. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Water conservation -- Arizona | Water -- Law and legislation -- Arizona | Water rights -- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) | Water rights -- Arizona | Water resources development -- Law and legislation -- Arizona | Teachers -- Arizona | Law | DeConcini, Dennis | Goldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998 | Hayden, Carl Trumbull, 1877-1972 | Castro, Raul H., 1916-2015 | Mecham, Evan | McCain, John, 1936-2018 | New Mexico Bar Association | Herberger Theater Center (Phoenix, Ariz.) | Colorado River -- Navigation 
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20Author:  Alianza Hispano-AmericanaRequires cookie*
 Title:  Alianza Hispano Americana Records 1894-1994 ead 
 Date(s):  1894-1994 
 Abstract:  The Alianza Hispano Americana was founded in Tucson, Arizona in 1894 as a mutual aid benefit society for Mexicans in the Arizona territory. The collection features insurance documents that serve as legal evidence of financial transactions among members and within lodges. The materials include membership files containing legal and insurance records, lodge correspondence, administrative files like meeting minutes and financial papers, and printed materials. The materials are mostly written in Spanish. The Alianza was known to advocate for Mexican-American education and civil rights. Una versión en Español de este documento está disponible en el sitio http://www.azarchivesonline.org/xtf/view?docId=ead/asu/alianza_spa.xml 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Chicano Research Collection 
 Subjects:  Fraternal organizations -- Arizona. | Fraternal organizations -- California. | Fraternal organizations -- Colorado. | Fraternal organizations -- New Mexico. | Fraternal organizations -- Texas. | Insurance. | Mexican Americans. 
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