| | 4 | Author: | Carpenter, Edwin Francis,
1898-1963 | Add to Favorites | | | 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 | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 5 | Author: | Nichols, Charles A., 1902-1964. | Add to Favorites | | | 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. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 6 | Author: | 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. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 11 | Author: | Herner, Charles. | Add to Favorites | | | 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. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 13 | Author: | Riggs, John Casey, 1874-1943. | Add to Favorites | | | 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. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 15 | Author: | Tanner, George S. (compiler) | Add to Favorites | | | 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. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 16 | Author: | unknown | Add to Favorites | | | 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 | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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