| | 241 | Author: | Postal History Foundation (Western Postal History Museum) | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | John and Lillian Theobald Postcards, Letters and Postmarks Collection
1889-1926 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1889-1926 | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains Arizona Territorial and Arizona statehood correspondence collected by John and Lillian Theobald, respected scholars and collectors of Arizona postal history. The collection features Arizona Territorial, Arizona statehood, and R.P.O. postmarks, on a variety of covers, including postcards and envelopes. The collection also contains black and white photos, and a rare small-sized shipment box. | | | | Repository: | Postal History Foundation, Peggy J. Slusser Memorial Philatelic Library | | | | Subjects: | Theobald, John. | Theobald, Lillian. | Postcards--Arizona. | Postmarks--Arizona. | Postage stamps--French Polynesia--Tahiti. | Postmarks--French Polynesia--Tahiti. | Postal service--United States--Arizona--History. | Railway mail service--United States. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 242 | Author: | unknown | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Mike Burns (Hoomothya) Papers, SHM MS-8
1881-2010 (Bulk Dates 1923-2010) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1881-2010 (Bulk Dates 1923-2010) | | | | Abstract: | Hoomothya (a.k.a. Mike Burns) was the only surviving Yavapai tribal member from the December 1872,
Skeleton Cave Massacre, which took place in Arizona between the Yavapai Indians and the US Army. Hoomothya was orphaned as a
result of the slaughter of his extended family at Skeleton Cave. Captured by the troops who killed this band of Yavapais, he
was taken in as a temporary ward by Captain James Burns, who gave Hoomothya the anglicized name of Mike Burns. This collection
contains background information on Mike Burns; the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania; and the Skeleton Cave in
Arizona. The collection includes Burns’ correspondence with various individuals about his memoir, requests for assistance in
its publication and several versions of the Burn’s manuscript. | | | | Repository: | Sharlot Hall Museum Library & Archives | | | | Subjects: | Skeleton Cave Massacre | United States Indian School (Carlisle, Pa.) | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 243 | Author: | unknown | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Edith Dial Photos, SHM PC-11
1877-1953 (Bulk Dates: 1922-1935) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1877-1953 (Bulk Dates: 1922-1935) | | | | Abstract: | This collection consists of black and white photographs of the Dial family as the proprietors
of the Hotel Vendome in Prescott, Arizona. The images include photos of John, Edith and Frances Dial, the Hotel Vendome
and guests; Smoki ceremonies, Yavapai County Courthouse and downtown Prescott, as well as other locations surrounding
Prescott such as Granite Dell and the Grand Canyon National Park. The collection also includes news clippings and
family documents. | | | | Repository: | Sharlot Hall Museum Library & Archives | | | | Subjects: | Sheriff’s Office – Deputies | State Livestock Inspector | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 245 | Author: | United States. Navy. Training School (Tucson, Ariz.) | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Records of the United States Naval Training (Indoctrination) School),
1944 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1944 | | | | Abstract: | The Naval Training (Indoctrination) School, headquartered
in the Old Main Building on The University of Arizona
campus from 1942 to 1945, was responsible for training
over 10,000 men during World War II. The collection includes typescript
(carbon and mimeograph) orders, memoranda, and schedules relating to the organization,
conduct and training of the student officers. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations -- United States. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 248 | Author: | University of Arizona. Graduate Library School. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | The University of Arizona Graduate Library School scrapbook and records
1969-1986 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1969-1986 | | | | Abstract: | Box 1 includes clippings, publicity, advertising, course offerings, and photographs of faculty and students.
Box 2 includes Proposed Program for the Master of Library Science Degree, 1969; Graduate Library School Annual Report of the Director, 1978;
Annual Reports to the Committee on Accreditation of the American Library Association, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1986; and Self Study Report to
the Committee on Accreditation of the American Library Association, 1985. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Library schools -- Accreditation -- United States. | Library schools -- Arizona -- History. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 254 | Author: | Treadwell, Sophie, 1885-1970 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Sophie Treadwell papers1905-1969
(bulk 1905-1969) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1905-1969 | | | | Abstract: | Collection of typescript manuscripts, both published and
unpublished; chiefly plays, but also novels, articles, stories, and television scripts.
Several versions of each play are present. Also included is correspondence, copyrights,
lectures, clippings, photographs of Treadwell, and travel diaries. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Theater -- United States -- 20th century -- Sources | Actors -- Labor unions | Authors, American -- 20th century -- Sources | Manuscripts, American | Drama -- 20th century -- Stories, plots, etc. --
Sources | Women dramatists, American -- Sources | Television plays, American -- Sources | Actors -- United States -- Correspondence | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 255 | Author: | | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Mining Reports on Claims in the Naica Mining District, Chihuahua, Mexico
1935-1937 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1935-1937 | | | | Abstract: | The Naica Extension Mine, formerly called the Felicidad, actually consists of 45 mining claims situated on the Naica Mountain in the state of
Chihuahua, Mexico. Reports to investors detailing activities at mines located in Chihuahua, Mexico; chiefly Naica Extension Mine. Mining engineer
James V. Dignowity, along with William L. Heyl, wrote these work progress reports, 1935-1936. Small black-and-white photographs depict the area,
mining operations, and workers. A map shows the mining claims of the Naica Mining District. Assay/smelting reports are from both the American
Smelting and Refining Company, and the Compañia Metalúrgica Peñoles, S.A., 1936-1937. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico -- Chihuahua (State) -- History -- 20th century -- Sources. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 256 | Author: | Holt, Elgin Bryce. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Elgin Bryce Holt report
1927 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1927 | | | | Abstract: | Three-page typescript report from Holt to his partner, a Mr. Brock, about the Santa Eulalia group of mines near Sombrerete District,
state of Zacatecas, Mexico, dated August 11, 1927. Included are four blueprints: an assay map, a geological plan, a surface plan, and a map;
and also a hand-drawn map of important mining camps in the area. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Mexico -- Zacatecas (State) -- History -- 20th century. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 257 | Author: | Herbert, Charles W. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Western Ways writers and photographers have told the world about Sonora in national magazines, newspapers, and trade journals: here is the record
1940-1956 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1940-1956 | | | | Abstract: | One scrapbook of newspaper and magazine articles about travel and recreation in Sonora, Mexico, 1940-1956; written and photographed by Western Ways
staff and their associates. Includes color illustrations as well as black-and-white illustrations and original photographs. Some articles discuss
aspects of local history and culture, such as jumping beans, festivals, and Spanish missions. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Journalism, Pictorial -- History -- 20th century. | Recreation -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| 260 | Author: | Lizasoaín, Tómas Ignacio, 1717-1789. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Noticia
1761-1763 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1761-1763 | | | | Abstract: | Photocopy of typescript translation. The one volume contains a census of people, as well as an inventory of goods for some of the missions.
The provinces of Baja California, Sonora, Tarahumara, Nayarit, and the former Chinipas are represented; missions of southern Arizona are included
within the Sonoran province. The census is by families, widows and widowers, doctriners, the number of people confessing, and the number of people
taking communion. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Missions -- Arizona -- History -- 18th century. | Missions -- Mexico -- Baja California (Peninsula) -- History -- 18th century. | Missions -- Mexico -- Chihuahua (State) -- History -- 18th century. | Missions -- Mexico -- Inventories. | Missions -- Mexico -- Nayarit -- History -- 18th century. | Missions -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) -- History -- 18th century. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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