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21Author:  Day familyAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Day Family Collection, 1858-1977 (bulk 1870-1940). ead 
 Date(s):  1858-1977 (bulk 1870-1940). 
 Abstract:  The Day Family were anglo Indian traders, on the Navajo Reservation in eastern Arizona. The collection includes the personal and business papers of Sam Day, Sr. (1845-1925) surveyor, Indian 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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22Author:  Postal History Foundation, collectorAdd to Favorites
 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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23Author:  Whiting, Francis Marion, 1911-Add to Favorites
 Title:  The Mark of a Man, 1964 ead 
 Date(s):  1964 
 Abstract:  Francis Marion Whiting, born in 1911, was a scientist and a teacher. This story is based on a tape recording of Frank Whiting, Sr.'s recollections in 1964. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Mormons -- Arizona. | Mormons -- Mexico -- Chihuahua (State) | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Mexico -- Chihuahua (State) 
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24Author:  McKinney, Joseph T., 1858-1948Add to Favorites
 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 lifeArizona. 
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25Author:  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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26Author:  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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27Author:  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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28Author:  Barney, James Mitchell, 1874-1965Add to Favorites
 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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29Author:  Ross, Margaret Wheeler, 1867-1953Add to Favorites
 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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30Author:  Arizona Daughters of the Utah PioneersAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Northern Arizona Mormon Pioneers Collection, 1735-2001. ead 
 Date(s):  1735-2001. 
 Abstract:  The Arizona Mormon Pioneer Collection introduces researchers to the family histories of many original settlers in northern Arizona. Eighteen hundred and seventy-six marked the year that the first permanent Mormon settlements appeared in northern Arizona. Traversing the Utah Territory, settlers crossed the Colorado River at Lee's Ferry, and then made their way along the Little Colorado River. From this juncture, hundreds of Mormon settlers built towns, established schools and churches, and fought with locals across the face of the Arizona Territory before they could call it their home. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Mormons--Arizona--History. | Mormons--Colonization--Arizona--History. | Mormon settlements--Arizona. | Family histories--Arizona. | Roads--Arizona--History. | Trails--Arizona--History. | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona Territory. 
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31Author:  Cram, Cecil EarlAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Cecil Earl Cram Collection, 1870-1940s. ead 
 Date(s):  1870-1940s. 
 Abstract:  The Cecil Earl Cram collection consists of eight oral history interviews conducted by Cram in 1975. The narrators are all people associated with life on the Arizona Strip. Typical themes in the interviews are Mormon settlement, homesteading, ranching, water, grazing, the federal government, and ranch life. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona--Arizona Strip. | Ranch life--Arizona--Arizona Strip. | Mormons--Arizona--Arizona Strip--Interviews. | Mormon settlements--Arizona--Arizona Strip. | Cowboys--Arizona--Arizona Strip--Interviews. | Sheep ranchers--Arizona--Arizona Strip--Interviews. | Dry farming--Arizona--Arizona Strip. 
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32Author:  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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33Author:  Levy, Mikul G., 1859-1942.Add to Favorites
 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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34Author:  Brooks, William E.; Gearin, John M.; Leach, George L.; Mead, Frank; Risley, W.S.(William); Thane, Hazel Cynthia; Thane, Eliza (Lisle); Moyer, Chas.; Ingraham, Fred L.;Add to Favorites
 Title:  Arizona Territorial Correspondence Collection 1866-1919 ead 
 Date(s):  1866-1919 
 Abstract:  This collection contains letters, and in some cases, their accompanying envelopes (covers) written either from Arizona or regarding Arizona matters during the State's Territorial period. The letters address issues such as mail service, statehood, Socialism, mining, ranching, military life, and the granting of a trading post concession. They also reflect the way of life in the Arizona Territory as well as highlight the types of people who were settlers of this area. 
 Repository:  Postal History Foundation, Peggy J. Slusser Memorial Philatelic Library 
 Subjects:  Trading posts--Arizona. | Military bases--Arizona--History. | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona. | Politics--Arizona. | Mines and mineral resources--Arizona--History. | Harshaw (Ariz.)--History. | Morenci (Ariz.)--History. | Rucker (Ariz.)--History. | San Carlos (Ariz.)--History. | Solomonville (Ariz.)--History. | Yuma (Ariz.)--History. 
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35Author:  Henderson, Alexander S., 1859-1944Add to Favorites
 Title:  Alexander S. Henderson papers, 1888-1963 (bulk 1900-1954) ead 
 Date(s):  1888-1963 (bulk 1900-1954) 
 Abstract:  Chiefly records of the A.S.Henderson general merchandise store in Patagonia, Arizona, from 1900 to 1940 including inventories, correspondence, merchandise ads, ledgers, monthly account books, and bills. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County | Frontier and pioneer life -- Oklahoma | Women pioneers | Chinese -- Arizona -- Patagonia -- History | Chinese Americans -- Photographs | Merchants -- Arizona -- Patagonia -- History | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History | Mine buildings -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County -- Photographs | Fortune-telling | Osteopathic medicine -- History | Retail trade -- Arizona -- History 
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36Author:  unknownAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Margaret F. Maxwell Papers 1865-1999 ead 
 Date(s):  1865-1999 
 Abstract:  Collection consists of research materials gathered by Margaret F. Maxwell on Sharlot M. Hall, including correspondence, copies of photos, newspaper and magazine articles, book excerpts, poems and prose, and Maxwell’s notes. Also included are manuscripts of The Life of Sharlot Hall and a manuscript of The Life of Mulford Winsor. 
 Repository:  Sharlot Hall Museum 
 Subjects:  Women poets, American. | Hall family. | Arizona - History, Local. | Desert biology - Arizona | Women writers | Women's studies. | Ranch life. | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona. | Frontier and pioneer life--Kansas. | Frontier and pioneer life—Poetry. | Frontier and pioneer life--West (U.S.)--Anecdotes. 
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37Author:  Jacobs FamilyAdd to Favorites
 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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38Author:  Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special CollectionsAdd to Favorites
 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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39Author:  Arizona State University. Women's Studies ProgramAdd to Favorites
 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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