| | 444 | Author: | Foster, Nancy Melvina, 1869-1961. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Nancy Melvina Foster reminiscences
1871-1921 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1871-1921 | | | | Abstract: | One holographic manuscript, probably written in 1937. In it, Nancy Melvina Foster recounts her experiences, from 1871-1921, of homesteading in
Arizona, farming in California, and life in the mining camps of Arizona and New Mexico. Genealogy sheet enclosed. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Farm life -- California -- History -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New. | Women pioneers -- Southwest, New -- Biography. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 445 | Author: | Old Abe Co. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Account Book of the Old Abe Co.
1890-1891 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1890-1891 | | | | Abstract: | The Old Abe mine, in White Oaks, New Mexico, produced a million dollars worth of gold from one of the deepest dry mines in the world. Its true vein
was discovered in 1890 by William Watson, who shared ownership with seven other people, named in the back of the book. One volume, lists dividends,
expenses and receipts from 1890-1891. It is accompanied by photocopies of five articles from the Lincoln County (N.M.) News, from 1956-1958, relating
the history of the mine and the area. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Gold mines and mining -- New Mexico -- White Oaks. | Mines and mineral resources -- New Mexico -- Lincoln County -- History. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 446 | Author: | Gittings, Ina E.,
1885-1966 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Ina E. Gittings collection,
1890-1985 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1890-1985 | | | | Abstract: | The Ina E. Gittings collection is comprised of two series:
Biographical materials, ca. 1890-1968, and University of Arizona, Department of
Physical Education for Women, 1923-1985. arrangement varies by series.
Biographical materials include photographs, biographical summaries, press
releases, newspaper clippings, radio speeches, diplomas, a scrapbook, "50 years
of Physical Education, 1902-1952," and other information regarding Gittings'
personal and professional interests. Also includes materials written by
Gittings and others relating to the Department of Physical Education for Women;
as well as a history of physical education legislation in Arizona. Information
on the Ina E. Gittings building on the University of Arizona campus is also
present. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Physical education teachers -- Arizona --
Archives | Physical education for women -- Arizona --
History | Women college teachers -- Arizona | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 447 | Author: | Udall, Levi
Stewart | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Levi Stewart Udall
collection,
1842-1974 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1842-1974 | | | | Abstract: | Papers, 1842-1974 (bulk 1910-1960), of Levi
Stewart Udall (1891-1960), lawyer and judge. Includes personal files,
correspondence, reminiscences, activity files, ledgers, and speeches relating
mainly to his family, their settlement in Saint Johns, Arizona, his
professional activities and services to the state and the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Graham-Tewksbury Feud | Mormons -- Arizona -- History | World War, 1939-45 -- Personal narratives | Judges -- Arizona | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 449 | Author: | Login City,Ariz. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Logan City,
Arizona records,
1883-1887 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1883-1887 | | | | Abstract: | The collection includes several letters to George Roskruge from
John [Logan], William R. Logan and R. B. Elliot, clerk of the company,
pertaining to his survey work and other interests in Logan City. Also present
are notice of location papers for the Black Bird Mine; correspondence relating
to a conflict of interest involving John Gardiner, Deputy Mineral Surveyor; and
correspondence and legal documents concerning a dispute, between James M.
Quiggle and the Logan Townsite and Well Company, over financing of the town
well. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and Mineral resources -- Arizona -- Pima County --
History -- Sources | Extinct cities -- Arizona -- Pima County --
Sources | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 452 | Author: | Powell, Lawrence Clark,
1906-2001 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Lawrence Clark
Powell papers,
1890-2001 (bulk,
1971-1991) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1890-2001 (bulk,
1971-1991) | | | | Abstract: | Collection consists primarily of files
maintained by Lawrence Clark Powell during his residency in Tucson and his
tenure at the University of Arizona. Includes correspondence, research files,
transcripts of talks, and manuscripts of a variety of books and articles. Much
of the collection documents his activities at the University of Arizona, as
well as writings he completed during the 1970s and 1980s. Selected
correspondents include Edward Abbey, Ansel Adams, Bruce Babbitt, and Paul
Horgan. Most of the collection is maintained in the original order in which the
files were kept by Powell. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special
Collections | | | | Subjects: | American literature -- Southwest, New -- History and
criticism | Authors, American -- 20th century | Librarians -- United States -- 20th century | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 454 | Author: | Davison, Elizabeth | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | University of Arizona Campus
Landscape oral history audio cassettes, 2003 ead | | | | Date(s): | 2003 | | | | Abstract: | The University of Arizona Campus Landscape oral history audio
cassettes measure 1 linear foot and consist of 13 audio cassettes containing interviews
with ten individuals who were responsible for, or lent perspective to, natural resource
decisions that influenced the University of Arizona's campus landscape development over
a century. Envisioned by Elizabeth Davison, Founding Director of the UA Campus
Arboretum, and recorded by students from the Environmental Decision Making in Applied
Anthropology course in 2003, topics covered in the oral histories include descriptions
of how the campus landscape once appeared, how it was maintained, a campus plant walk,
and the origin of some plant types now found on campus. The collection includes edited,
revised and final, formatted transcripts of each oral history, project notes, and
articles related to the campus landscape. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Landscape architecture | Landscapes -- Arizona -- Tucson Region -- Pictorial
works | Oral history -- Arizona | Urban beautification -- Arizona -- Tucson | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 455 | Author: | H. Merle Cochran | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | H. Merle Cochran
papers,
1922-1970 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1922-1970 | | | | Abstract: | Papers, 1922-1970. This collection contains the
papers of H. Merle Cochran. The bulk of the material is comprised of documents
relating to Cochran's professional activities, including: his various posts in
the U.S. Foreign Service (1914-1953), his role as deputy managing director of
the International Monetary Fund (1953-1962), and his service as chairman of the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (O.E.C.D.) Consortium
for Greece. Also included in the collection are photographs, mostly depicting
official travel and social activities from the span of Cochran's
career. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Diplomatic and consular service, American. | Economics -- Addresses, essays, lectures. | Economics -- Greece -- History. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 458 | Author: | Magee, A.E. (Gene), 1907-1999. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | A.E. (Gene) Magee Photographs and Papers
1902-1996
(bulk 1930-1970) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1902-1996 | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains photographic prints, negatives, slides and a small number of papers created by A.E. (Gene) Magee from the 1920’s-1990’s. Subjects include aerial imagery of Tucson, Tucson Gas, Electric Light and Power Company, electrical engineering work, businesses and other locations throughout Tucson and the rest of Arizona and trips to California, Montana and Mexico. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Aerial Photography -- Arizona. | Documentary photography--United States--History--20th century. | Electrical Engineering. | Photography -- Arizona -- Tucson. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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