| 41 | Author: | Rhodes, Rosa Ronquillo | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Rosa Ronquillo Rhodes Collection
1911-2009 ead | | | Date(s): | 1911-2009 | | | Abstract: | Rosa Ronquillo Rhodes (1894-1982) was the postmistress on a ranch in Redington, Arizona (Pima County) from 1922-1936. Of Mexican descent, she was the first child in her family to become literate, and held a position that was central to the ranching community in which she lived. This collection of photographs, postcards, postal documents, and an oral history by her daughter portrays her life as a postmistress, as well as offers a glimpse into ranch life in rural Arizona during that period. | | | Repository: | Postal History Foundation, Peggy J. Slusser Memorial Philatelic Library | | | Subjects: | Rhodes, Rosa Ronquillo, 1894-1982. | Williams, Berta Rhodes. | Postmasters--1920-1930. | Postal Service--Arizona--Employees. | Ranch life--Arizona--Pima County. | Redington (Ariz.)--History. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
42 | Author: | Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special Collections | Requires cookie* | | 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. | Mexican Americans -- Political activity | Mexican Americans -- Civil rights | High school students -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Education, Bilingual | Agricultural laborers | Migrant labor | Housing -- Arizona | Mexican Americans--History | Minorities -- Study and teaching | Education | Communication | Mexico. Treaties, etc. United States, 1848 February 2 | Mexican War, 1846-1848 | Mexican Americans -- Civil rights | Mexican American families -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Mexican American families | Mexican American families | Education | Curriculum planning | Education, Elementary | Schools | Southwest, New -- History | Education, Bilingual | English language | Spanish language | Airlines -- United States | Mexican Americans -- Civil rights | Mexican Americans -- Social conditions | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
44 | Author: | unknown | Requires cookie* | | 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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