| 47 | Author: | Clark, Samuel, 1871- | Add to Favorites | | Title: | Papers of Samuel Clark,
1912-1936 ead | | | Date(s): | 1912-1936 | | | Abstract: | Samuel Clark, born in 1871, was the founder of Clarkston, Ariz.
Operated mining properties in Ajo and Clarkston (later called Rowood) beginning in 1907.
Laid out townsite of Clarkston in 1916. The collection includes mining papers, account books, records of leases,
scrapbook of photographs and newspaper clippings, and other business and personal papers. Includes blueprints of maps,
time books and expense accounts, and photographs of Clarkston and the Ajo Mining District. Also present are family photographs, subscription lists of Clarkston inhabitants, and account books for rental properties. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County -- History -- Sources. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
53 | Author: | Russell, Robert Parke. | Add to Favorites | | Title: | Russell's La Paz County: a Historical Anthology in Four Volumes
1986 ead | | | Date(s): | 1986 | | | Abstract: | La Paz County was created in 1983 from Yuma County, Ariz. This collection contains a typescript compilation, 4 vols.,
of newspaper and magazine articles concerning La Paz County, Ariz.; chiefly published in the Arizona Sentinel from 1850-1911.
Vol. 4 contains name and subject indexes. Topics include mines and mining, army, postal service, Native Americans, transportation,
and freighting. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- La Paz County -- History. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- La Paz County -- History. | Postal service -- Arizona -- History. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
56 | Author: | Arizona Mining Company | Add to Favorites | | Title: | Articles of Agreement,
1869 ead | | | Date(s): | 1869 | | | Abstract: | Holograph manuscript, on parchment, of "Articles of Agreement" drawn up in London, August 25, 1869,
by which Charles D. Poston, as attorney for the Arizona Mining Company, transferred to Roswell Sabine
Ripley of London, for the price of 100,000 pounds sterling, all the real and movable property and mineral
rights pertaining to the Arivaca Ranch and the Heintzelman (or Cerro Colorado) Mine. Inserted is an affidavit
signed by the Mayor of London and the U.S. Consul-General at London acknowledging the validity of the agreement. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Investments, British -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County. | Mining corporations -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
59 | Author: | Riggs, John L. | Add to Favorites | | Title: | Manuscripts of John L. Riggs,
1924-1925 ead | | | Date(s): | 1924-1925 | | | Abstract: | John L. Riggs was a local historian in Mohave County, Arizona.
Collection includes holograph articles concerning Mohave County, Ariz. history, including Walapai Indians,
William H. Hardy, turquoise mines, the Silver Hill Massacre, and the killing of the Luke party. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Mohave County. | Hualapai Indians -- History. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
60 | Author: | Witherell, William F. (William Frank) | Add to Favorites | | Title: | William F. Witherell papers
1870-1886 ead | | | Date(s): | 1870-1886 | | | Abstract: | Correspondence, financial records, and miscellaneous papers relating to mining investments in Pima County.
Includes letters from mining investors regarding their investments, chiefly from Pelican Mining Co. and Arizona Gold and Silver Mining Co.
Also includes a check register, May 1878 to May 1879, and financial journal, May 1878 to March 1880, for the Arivaca Milling,
Mining and Commercial Co. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County -- History -- Sources. | Mining engineers -- Archives. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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