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1Author:  Williams, Jack, 1909-Requires cookie*
 Title:  John R. Williams Papers 1967-1974 ead 
 Date(s):  1967-1974 
 Abstract:  The John R. Williams Papers consist of correspondence, speeches and printed matter documenting his gubernatorial career and extending from 1967-1974. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Governors -- Arizona -- Biography. | Mayors -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Biography. 
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2Author:  White, Edward Patrick, 1873-1935.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Edward Patrick White Scrapbook 1916-1968 ead 
 Date(s):  1916-1968 
 Abstract:  Scrapbook of photographs, clippings, letters and programs related to the White family and Bisbee, Arizona. Manuscript: History of Bisbee's Miner Poet, by M. (W.) McKinney. Typescript volume of poems by Edward (Ned) White. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Miners -- Arizona -- Biography. 
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3Author:  Serkowski, Krzysztof M.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Krzysztof M. Serkowski papers, 1970-1982 ead 
 Date(s):  1970-1982 
 Abstract:  Papers of Krzysztof M. Serkowski, Research Professor in the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona and Astronomer at the Steward Observatory. Includes biographical materials, unpublished essays, and eight observation logs and lab notebooks. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Astronomy | Astronomers -- Arizona -- Biography 
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4Author:  Carpenter, Edwin Francis, 1898-1963Requires cookie*
 Title:  Edwin Francis Carpenter papers, 1917-1963 ead 
 Date(s):  1917-1963 
 Abstract:  Papers, 1917-1963 (bulk 1930-1960), of astronomer Edwin F. Carpenter, 1898-1963. Includes biographical materials, correspondence, publications and appearances, printed materials, photographs, and glass slides. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence documenting his professional activities, and photographs documenting the building and instrumentation of Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona, and Kitt Peak National Observatory in the Quinan Mountains, west of Tucson, Arizona. Selected correspondents include Bart Bok, Raymund Dugan, Stuve Holm, Knut Lundmark, Otto Struve, Harlow Shapley, and Edwin Hubble. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Astronomers -- Arizona -- Biography | Astronomical observatories -- Arizona 
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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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6Author:  Nichols, Charles A., 1902-1964.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Four Generations of the Douglas Family in America, circa 1964 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1964 
 Abstract:  Lewis W. Douglas was a businessman, Democratic politician, philanthropist, and diplomat. He served in the Arizona State Legislature, United States House of Representatives, United States Budget Director, President of McGill University, head of the United States War Shipping Administration, and Ambassador to Great Britian. His father, James Stuart Douglas (1868-1949) was a mine owner and banker. His grandfather, James Douglas (1837-1918) was a mining engineer, metallurgist, industrialist, and the person for whom the town of Douglas, Arizona was named. This collection includes a typescript (photocopy) made from author's original. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Pioneers -- Arizona -- Biography. 
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7Author:  First Interstate Bank of ArizonaRequires cookie*
 Title:  Arizona Oral History Project Transcripts 1981 October 19-1982 May 11 ead 
 Date(s):  1981 October 19-1982 May 11 
 Abstract:  This collection consists of transcripts of oral history interviews conducted with individuals who lived in Arizona during its transition from a Territory to a State and during the early years of statehood. Among the subjects interviewed are lawyers Ralph W. Bilby, Sr. and Orme Lewis; reporter Ben Avery; banker Sherman Hazeltine; communications executive Lawson Smith; politician John Babbitt; early settlers Eleanor Sloan, Lela Cartwright Hon, and Louis Escalada; teachers Edith Slaughter and Caroline Brinkmeyer; rancher and trader Clay Lockett; rancher Gail Gardner; mining engineer Wesley Goss; businessman Pedro Guerrero; lumberman James O'Malley; and land developer Fred Eldean. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Interviews -- Arizona | Arizona -- History -- To 1912 | Arizona -- History -- 1912-1950 | Oral history -- Arizona | Arizona -- Biography 
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8Author:  Bowers familyRequires cookie*
 Title:  Bowers Family Collection 1876-1974 ead 
 Date(s):  1876-1974 
 Abstract:  The Bowers Family Collection is comprised of family documents, oral history transcripts, and notes about the creation of the oral histories by Teresa A. Strong. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Indians of North America -- Arizona -- Hospitals. | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- Medical care. | Oral history. | Women -- Arizona -- Biography. 
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9Author:  Harvey, George W.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Say Let Me Tell You Something by George W. Harvey as Told to George Olin 1952 ead 
 Date(s):  1952 
 Abstract:  Typescript (carbon) reminiscences of life as a miner and prospector in Alaska, Canada, and later in Arizona from about 1914-1950. As told to George Olin by George W. Harvey. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Gold miners -- Alaska -- Biography. | Gold miners -- Canada -- Biography. | Gold mines and mining -- Alaska -- History. | Gold mines and mining -- Arizona -- History. | Gold mines and mining -- Canada -- History. | Miners -- Arizona -- Biography. 
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10Author:  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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11Author:  Herner, Charles.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Charles Herner Research Papers 1834-2011 (bulk 1870-1965) ead 
 Date(s):  1834-2011 
 Abstract:  The Charles Herner Research Papers (1834-2011) contains research files documenting the histories of the Arizona Rough Riders as well as of Alexander O. Brodie. These papers serve as the basis for two of Herner’s books, The Arizona Rough Riders (1970) and Alexander O. Brodie: Frontiersman, Rough Rider, Governor (2012). 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Arizona -- History to 1912. | Arizona -- History, Military. | Governors -- Arizona -- Biography. | Regimental histories. | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Personal narratives. | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Regimental histories -- United States. | United States -- Army -- Volunteer Cavalry, 1st. | United States -- Army -- Volunteer Cavalry, 1st -- Officers -- Biography. 
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12Author:  Cline, PlattRequires cookie*
 Title:  Platt Cline Collection, 1640-2001 ead 
 Date(s):  1640-2001 
 Abstract:  The collection includes the records of Platt Cline's life, from his early school days to correspondence throughout his life both personal and professional along with research for his books and personal and business documents, maps and photographs. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Mines and mineral resources-Arizona--Pima County. | Newspaper employees-Arizona--Biography. | High school teachers--Arizona. | Patriotism. | Concert programs--Arizona. | Buildings--Arizona--Flagstaff. | Water resources development-Arizona--San Francisco Peaks. | Fourth of July celebrations--Arizona--Flagstaff. | Powwows--Arizona--Flagstaff. | Indians of North America-Arizona--Rites and ceremonies. | World War, 1939-1945-Arizona--Flagstaff. | Anarchists--Arizona--Correspondence. | Veterans--Arizona--Flagstaff Region. 
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13Author:  Riggs, John Casey, 1874-1943.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Riggs Family Papers 1878-1998 (1900-1942) ead 
 Date(s):  1878-1998 
 Abstract:  This collection contains materials documenting the Riggs pioneer family history from the time Brannick Riggs married Mary Elizabeth Robbins in Texas in 1856, their first wagon train move to Colorado in 1871, and several years later relocating again to southeastern Arizona, arriving and settling in Sulphur Springs Valley in 1879. Their eighth child, John Casey Riggs (1874-1943), was the family’s historian and creator of the bulk of the papers. The collection includes Our El Dorado, a biographical book written by John C. Riggs and his daughter, Jeanette Riggs Roll. Also included in the collection are biographical manuscripts; diaries and journals; business and personal correspondence; business records and ledgers; printed materials, including pamphlets, catalogs, newspapers and clippings; homestead land and mine patents; political papers of John Casey Riggs; maps; and photographs and negatives. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Apache Indians--Arizona. | Banks and banking--Arizona. | Cattle brands--Arizona. | Cattle trade--Arizona--History. | Comanche Indians--Texas--History--19th century. | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona--Cochise County. | Grazing--Arizona. | Lawyers--Arizona. | Mines and mineral resources--Arizona--Cochise County. | Politicians--Arizona--Biography. | Ranches--Arizona--Cochise County--History--Records and Correspondence. 
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14Author:  Marguerite NobleRequires cookie*
 Title:  Marguertie Noble1910-2007 ead 
 Date(s):  1910-2007 
 Abstract:  Marguerite Noble was an important Arizona novelist, teacher and community member, these archival materials reflect her greatest professional and personal acheivements. 
 Repository:  Arizona State Archives 
 Subjects:  Graham Tewkesbury Feud. | Women pioneers--Arizona--Gila County--Biography. 
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15Author:  Tanner, George S. (compiler)Requires cookie*
 Title:  George S. Tanner, 1876-1977 ead 
 Date(s):  1876-1977 
 Abstract:  Diaries, journals, correspondence, biographies, autobiographies, records, minutes of meetings and histories dealing with the early Mormon settlements starting in 1876 in Northern Arizona, including Joseph City, Brigham City, Obed, and Sunset. Also includes brief accounts of the Indians in Arizona and earlier exploratory missions to Arizona. Originals, revised drafts, printer's copy and next to last draft of George S. Tanner's book Colonization of the Little Colorado: The Joseph City Region.This collection is a duplicate of the original held by the University of Utah. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Mormons--Arizona--Joseph City Region--History. | Mormons--Arizona--Joseph City Region--Biography. | Mormons and Mormonism--Arizona--Joseph City Region. | Missionaries--Arizona--Joseph City Region--History. | Missionaries--Arizona--Joseph City Region--Biography. | Indians of North America--Arizona. 
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16Author:  unknownRequires cookie*
 Title:  Boyd Tenney Papers, SHM MS-33 1965-2006 (Bulk Dates: 1965-1973) ead 
 Date(s):  1965-2006 (Bulk Dates: 1965-1973) 
 Abstract:  Nathan Boyd Tenney served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1962 to 1964, and as Arizona State Senator from 1964 to 1982. His many accomplishments during his time in office include: establishing community colleges in Mohave and Yavapai counties, aiding in the creation of five state parks, securing funding for transportation and rural roads, and initiating legislation that helped restore the Governor’s Mansion at the Sharlot Hall Museum. He served as the Vice Chairman, and then the Chairman, of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Chairman of the Joint Budget Committee, and Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee. This collection includes newspaper articles, genealogical information, Senator Tenney’s scrapbooks of news clippings from 1965, the meeting minutes from the 1973, San Carlos Apache Mineral Strip hearing, photographs, and campaign memorabilia. 
 Repository:  Sharlot Hall Museum 
 Subjects:  Angora Goat Seminar | Mormon Church - Missions | Pioneers--Arizona--Prescott Region—Biography | Ranching - Arizona - History | Ranch life - Arizona - Prescott Region - Anecdotes | Ranching Heritage Oral History Project (U.S.) | San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation, Arizona | United States. Act to Provide for the Settlement of the Water Rights Claims of the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe in Yavapai County, Arizona, and for Other Purposes 
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17Author:  Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special CollectionsRequires cookie*
 Title:  Arizona Collection Small Manuscripts [CM MSM 251-CM MSM 500] 1701-2009 1850-2009 ead 
 Date(s):  1701-2009 
 Abstract:  This guide describes all of the small manuscript collections held in ASC's Arizona Collection. These collections generally consist of 1-2 folders and document Arizona as a territory and state. Manuscripts, personal papers, and professional papers are included. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Alaska | Frontier & Pioneer Life | Photographers | Photographs & Photographic Records | Veterans | Arizona State University | Arizona Territorial Normal School | Degrees | Arizona State Teachers College | Voting | Arizona State College At Tempe | Higher Education | Name Change | Curriculum | Tempe State Teachers College | Hollis Report | Board Of Education | Arizona Board Of Regents | United States Department Of Education | Elections | Engineering | Indians of North America -- Wars -- West (U.S.) | Chemehuevi Indians | Mohave Indians | Legends | Halchidhomas Indians | Canals | Indians of North America | Relations With Early Settlers | Southern Paiute Indians 
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