| | Author: | Roscoe G Willson | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Roscoe G Willson Collection ead | | | | Date(s): | unknown | | | | Abstract: | The Photograph Collection, SG 1 and 2, consists of 2000
photographs, 100 postcards, 6 album pages, and thousands of negatives, ranging from fair to
good condition from the 1860s through the 1970s. The Manuscript Collection, SG 3, consists
of 48 boxes of personal diaries, personal and business correspondence, biographical
information on Willson, newspaper clippings and manuscripts from Roscoe Willson’s Arizona
Days and Ways newspaper column in the Arizona Republic. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public RecordsArchives and Records Management | | | | Subjects: | Arizona. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rain City Projects | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Rain City Project Records
1991-2003 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1991-2003 | | | | Abstract: | The Rain City Projects Records, 15 linear feet, contains the records from 1991-2003 of this non-profit corporation that promotes new plays and professional playwrights in the Pacific Northwest. The collection contains this company's: operational, financial, fundraising, public relations and collaborative projects' business records; the newsletter Platform; and playscript preprint materials. It is divided into the following series: Business Records and Publications. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Child Drama Collection | | | | Subjects: | Children's plays. | Plays-in-progress. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rapp, Joanne | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Joanne Rapp Collection
1954-1972 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1954-1972 | | | | Abstract: | The Joanne Rapp Collection, 0.5 linear feet, contains materials dealing with puppetry and puppet theatre from 1954 through 1972. The collection includes: how-to newspaper and periodical articles; puppetry book and film bibliographies and reviews; creative drama and puppetry lesson plans and articles; ideas for puppet construction; puppet plays; brochures of puppet makers and toy theatres; puppet company performance programs; puppet patterns; and children's books and a phonograph record used to motivate puppet construction and plays. Of note are materials on the Paper Bag Players theatre for young audiences company. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Child Drama Collection | | | | Subjects: | Puppet theater. | Puppet theater companies. | Puppet plays. | Puppet making. | Puppetry -- Study and teaching. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reader, Mark, Ph.D. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Preliminary Inventory of the Mark Reader Papers
1935-2005
1953-2002 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1935-2005 | | | | Abstract: | This collection houses drafts of publications, lecture notes, correspondence, and other materials documenting Reader's work against nuclear proliferation, his class action lawsuit against Arizona mining companies, the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant, the controversy between Reader and Accuracy in Academia (AIA), and Reader's career at Arizona State University. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
University Archives | | | | Subjects: | Academic freedom -- Arizona. | Antinuclear movement -- United States. | Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, Chernobyl', Ukraine, 1986 -- Health aspects. | College student newspapers and periodicals -- Arizona -- Tempe. | Liberalism -- United States. | Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. | Progressivism (United States politics). | Nuclear reactor accidents. | Radiation -- Health aspects. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reid, Randy (Randall Thomas), 1960-2010 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Preliminary Inventory of the Randy Reid Photographs
1978-2009 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1978-2009 | | | | Abstract: | This collection houses photographs, slides, and negatives showing Phoenix, Mexico, Ghana, homeless persons, and sports. Also included are two ZIP disks titled Africa. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | Sports -- Photographs. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reveles, Roberto (Roberto Apodaca), 1932- | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Roberto Reveles Papers
1955-2009 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1955-2009 | | | | Abstract: | The Roberto Reveles Papers contain correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, organizational records, subject files, and other items documenting Reveles' career as a congressional staffer for five congressmen in Arizona, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. between 1956 and 1980. His work as an advocate for civil rights and immigration reform in the Mexican and Mexican-American communities is also shown. Una versión en Español de este documento está disponible en el sitio http://www.azarchivesonline.org/xtf/view?docId=ead/asu/reveles_spa.xml. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Chicano Research Collection | | | | Subjects: | Emigration and immigration law -- United States. | English-only movement -- United States. | Immigrants -- Civil rights. | Mexican Americans -- Civil Rights. | Mexican Americans -- Legal status, laws, etc. | Mexican American politicians. | Mines and mineral resources -- Southwest, New. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reveles, Roberto (Roberto Apodaca), 1932- | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Registros de Roberto Reveles
1955-2009 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1955-2009 | | | | Abstract: | La colección documental de Roberto Reveles contiene correspondencia, fotografías, noticias de prensa, registros de organizaciones, archivos temáticos, y otros elementos que documentan su carrera como empleado del Congreso, entre los años 1956 y 1980, para cinco congresistas en Arizona, New Jersey y Washington D.C. Su trabajo como defensor de los derechos civiles y la reforma de la inmigración en las comunidades Mexicanas y Mexican-American también es mostrado. An English version of this document is available at http://www.azarchivesonline.org/xtf/view?docId=ead/asu/reveles.xml. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Chicano Research Collection | | | | Subjects: | Emigration and immigration law -- United States. | English-only movement -- United States. | Immigrants -- Civil rights. | Mexican Americans -- Civil Rights. | Mexican Americans -- Legal status, laws, etc. | Mexican American politicians. | Mines and mineral resources -- Southwest, New. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | John J. Rhodes Papers
1953-1983 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1953-1983 | | | | Abstract: | The John J. Rhodes Papers consist of correspondence, reports, financial and travel records, and printed matter documenting Rhodes' Congressional career from 1953 to 1983. Significant portions of the collection show the Central Arizona Project, issues regarding Native Americans, campaign activities, legislation that Rhodes sponsored, water, energy policy, Watergate, and Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign. The collection has been divided into eighteen series. The first fifteen series house materials created in the Congress held between 1953 and 1983. The final three series are Series XVI: Campaign Files, Series XVII: Central Arizona Project, and Series XVIII: Miscellaneous Files. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | Energy policy -- United States. | Indians of North America. | Legislators -- United States. | Political campaigns -- United States. | Presidential candidates -- United States. | Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1964. | United States. Congress -- Elections. | Water -- Law and legislation -- Arizona. | Watergate Affair, 1972-1974. | Water resources development -- Arizona. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | John J. Rhodes Minority Leader Papers
1968-1980 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1968-1980 | | | | Abstract: | The John J. Rhodes Minority Leader Papers consist of correspondence files, printed legislation, speeches, press releases, and financial records extending from 1968 to 1980. The bulk of the material concerns Republican political leadership in the US House of Representatives and legislation on a variety of national issues between 1975 and 1980. Subjects represented include the federal deficit and budgetary matters, energy policy, political appointments, the US Bicentennial, Republican national conventions, and Watergate. The collection has been divided into two series. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976. | Energy policy -- United States. | Watergate Affair, 1972-1974. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | John J. Rhodes Press Office Files
1973-1983 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1973-1983 | | | | Abstract: | The John J. Rhodes Press Office Files document Rhodes' positions on a wide variety of issues facing Arizona and the nation between 1973 and 1983, including taxation, Watergate, foreign affairs (including the Iranian Hostage Crisis), water resources development, the Central Arizona Project, health care, and energy. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | Energy development -- United States. | Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981. | Medical care -- United States. | Taxation -- United States. | Watergate Affair, 1972-1974. | Water resources development -- United States. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rice, Ross R. (Ross Richard), 1922- | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Ross R. Rice Papers
1971-1976 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1971-1976 | | | | Abstract: | The Ross R. Rice Papers consist of research materials documenting the life and career of Arizona Congressman and Senator Carl T. Hayden. The collection is comprised of audio tapes, interview transcripts, and correspondence with Senator Hayden and more than 100 other individuals familiar with Senator Hayden's career. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | Legislators -- United States. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rockfellow, John A. (John Alexander), 1858-1947 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Preliminary Inventory of the Rockfellow Family Photographs
1919-1953 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1919-1953 | | | | Abstract: | This collection houses 1,480 images depicting locations in Arizona (including Globe, Miami, and Tombstone), Alaska, New Mexico, California, Utah, Washington State, Colorado, and Mexico. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rockfellow, John A. (John Alexander), 1858-1947 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Rockfellow Family Photographs
circa 1840-circa 1940, Undated ead | | | | Date(s): | circa 1840-circa 1940, Undated | | | | Abstract: | This collection houses 113 photographs depicting scenes around Arizona, including mining operations in Oatman, ranching, the Prescott Rodeo, the construction of Bartlett Dam, John A. Rockfellow and his family, stores in Phoenix, and Native Americans. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Oatman. | Ranching -- Arizona. | Rodeos -- Arizona -- Prescott. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rosenzweig, Newton | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Newton Rosenzweig Papers
1928-2006 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1928-2006 | | | | Abstract: | This collection houses biographical information, correspondence, reports, minutes, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, and other materials documenting Newton Rosenzweig's career as a civic leader, public servant, community activist, and advocate for the city of Phoenix. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | Businessmen -- Arizona -- Phoenix -- Archives. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Ross, Margaret Wheeler, 1867-1953 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Margaret Wheeler Ross Papers
1889-1951
1930-1950 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1889-1951 | | | | Abstract: | The Margaret Wheeler Ross Papers consist of typescript and manuscript short stories and poetry, correspondence, biographical information, and scrapbooks. Although the collection extends from 1889 to 1951, the bulk of the material consists of Ross' short stories concerning southwestern pioneer life written between 1930 and 1950. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
University Archives | | | | Subjects: | American literature -- Societies, etc. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Music -- Arizona -- Societies, etc. | Women authors, American -- Arizona -- Societies, etc. | Women -- Arizona -- Societies and clubs. | Women -- United States -- Societies and clubs. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Ross, Albert J. (Albert James), 1883-1970. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Albert J. Ross Photographs 1907-1966
1907-1930 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1907-1966 | | | | Abstract: | The Albert J. Ross Photographs include negatives, copies of original negative envelopes, and, for a very limited number of images, prints depicting scenes of everyday life in Arizona, Texas, Ohio, and Tennessee. A small number of postcards are included as well. These materials date from 1907 to 1966 with the bulk of images falling in the range of 1907 to around 1930. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | School buildings -- Pictorial works. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rudd, Eldon | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Preliminary Inventory of the Eldon Rudd Papers
1947-2002 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1947-2002 | | | | Abstract: | This collection houses alphabetical office files, speech files, photographs, paintings, research materials used to write Keeping Arizona Green, legal practice records, Central Arizona Project files, and other materials documenting Orme Dam, the Ft. McDowell Community, water issues in Arizona, and other aspects of Rudd's political career. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Subjects: | Water resources development -- Law and legislation -- Arizona. | Metric system -- Law and legislation -- United States. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Ruppé, Reynold J. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Preliminary Inventory of the Reynold J. Ruppé Papers
1947-2001 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1947-2001 | | | | Abstract: | This collection houses correspondence, site surveys, reports, research notes, photographs, slides, articles, manuscripts, grant applications, maps, and other materials documenting Reynold J. Ruppé's work regarding the Cebolleta Mesa, the Acoma people, the Hohokam culture, the Mill Creek culture, and other anthropological and archaeological subjects. This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
University Archives | | | | Subjects: | Acoma Indians -- Antiquities. | Hohokam culture. | Mill Creek culture. | Underwater archaeology -- United States. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rushton, Madge Keyfauver (Madge Beatrice Keyfauver), 1909-1998 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Madge Rushton Photographs
1930-1947 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1930-1947 | | | | Abstract: | This collection primarily consists of black and white family snapshots made with a Kodak Hawkeye Model B No. 2A folding cartridge camera. Most of the pictures were taken between 1930 and 1946. | | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Arizona Collection | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rorick, Harry | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Harry Rorick collection, ead | | | | Date(s): | unknown | | | | Abstract: | Collection consists of four envelopes - postmarked and addressed - to Harry Rorick, proprietor at Betatakin Trading Post.
Also includes one letter from Verkamp’s Indian Handicraft and Souvenirs at the Grand Canyon, requesting to purchase Navajo blankets and
Indian silverware. | | | | Repository: | Museum of Northern Arizona | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Richardson, Gladwell | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Gladwell Richardson Collection ca.
1917-1990 ead | | | | Date(s): | ca.
1917-1990 | | | | Abstract: | The bulk of this collection is articles from newspapers and
magazines gathered by Richardson in the process of researching materials for his
numerous published works. Also included are a few first drafts of articles, some
reference books, and an edited manuscript of the Navajo Trader as well as several
thousand photographic images. This collection is widely accessed for its Western lore
and ephemera. Date ranges for this collection, ca. 1925 to 1980. For a complete item
[container] list of materials in the Richardson Collection (AHS #48), contact the
reference department at Northern Arizona University, Cline Library Special Collections
and Archives, or contact the Arizona Historical Society/Flagstaff Archivist. | | | | Repository: | Arizona Historical Society/Flagstaff Archives | | | | Subjects: | Hopi Indians. | Navajo Indians. | Trading posts--Arizona. | Navajo trading posts. | Folklore West (U.S.) | Indians of North America--Folklore. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rosemary Kerley Sewell | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Edward T. Kerley Collection, 1842-1923. ead | | | | Date(s): | 1842-1923. | | | | Abstract: | Edward Kerley operated the Tuba Trading Company with the Babbitt Brothers from 1917 until 1925.In 1925 he became an independent operator of another trading post down the hill from Tuba city. He operated this business for several decades.Trading posts often became the center for social contact on the reservation. For the Navajo, they provided access to staples and a location for the trade of their rugs, baskets, and jewlry to tourists. The reservation also became a popular site for Hollywood's great Westerns. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. | | | | Subjects: | | | | | | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Riles, Wilson C. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Wilson and Louise Riles Collection,
1948-1953. ead | | | | Date(s): | 1948-1953. | | | | Abstract: | The Wilson C. and Louise Riles collection consists of a copy of
a scrapbook presented to the Riles' by the Dunbar School Parent Teacher's Association,
when they left their positions as principal and teacher, respectively, at Dunbar School
in Flagstaff, Arizona, to move to California in May of 1954. The scrapbook contains
school programs, newspaper articles, and information about service organizations related
to the Dunbar School. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department. | | | | Subjects: | Education--Arizona--Flagstaff. | Minorities--Education. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Ritt, Leonard | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Leonard Ritt Collection, 1950s-1970s. ead | | | | Date(s): | 1950s-1970s. | | | | Abstract: | Map of Gila County, Arizona Precincts; 1972 Map of Cochise County, Arizona, Precincts; 1974 County election data from Northen Arizona and New Mexico counties, collected for use in a study of Navajo voting patterns. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Navajo Tribal Court Case Files, 1861-1990 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1861-1990 | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains materials about two court cases handled by the law firm of Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb on behalf of the Navajo Tribe of Indians. The first court case is Docket 69, 299, and 353; this court case involves oil and gas rights and compensation. The second court case is Docket 229; this court case involves land claims and the materials focus on mineral rights, particularly coal. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Raudebaugh, E.B. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | E.B. Raudebaugh Collection, 1933-1939. ead | | | | Date(s): | 1933-1939. | | | | Abstract: | This collection consists of the letters and work journals of
Edgar B. Raudebaugh. Raudebaugh was initially employed as a Carpentry foreman on the
Coconino National Forest in Arizona, working for either the United States Forest Service
or the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reiff, Woodrow | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Woodrow Reiff Collection, 1940-1966. ead | | | | Date(s): | 1940-1966. | | | | Abstract: | The Woodrow Reiff Collection contains moving images that
illustrate the areas of Glen Canyon; a Pow Wow, 1950; Nevada; and Southern
California. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reilly, P. T. (Plez Talmadge) | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Plez Talmadge Reilly Collection, 1810-1966 (bulk
1930-1960). ead | | | | Date(s): | 1810-1966 (bulk
1930-1960). | | | | Abstract: | The Plez Talmadge Reilly Collection consists of personal papers
and research notes relating to the history of Grand Canyon, the Colorado Plateau, and
Lees Ferry. The collection is extensive and represents a significant contribution to the
study of human exploration and settlement of the southern Utah and northern Arizona
region. The majority of the collection dates from the late 1930s - 1990s. Items prior to
1930 tend to be copies or transcriptions of diaries and documents. Copies of Mormon
diaries and reminiscences, oral interviews, river logs, correspondence with other
researchers and friends, and photographs constitute the bulk of this
collection. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department. | | | | Subjects: | Names, Geographical--Arizona--Grand Canyon. | Boats and boating--Southwest, New. | Ocean travel. | Environmentalists--United States. | Rivers--Southwest, New--Photographs--Indexes. | World War, 1939-1945--Cryptography. | Soldiers--Correspondence. | Conservation of natural resources. | Natural history--Colorado River Valley
(Colo.-Mexico) | Southwest, New--Aerial exploration. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Richardson, Tony Gladwell | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Tony Gladwell Richardson Collection, 1936, 1947, 1965-1966. ead | | | | Date(s): | 1936, 1947, 1965-1966. | | | | Abstract: | Articles concerning the West by Tony Richardson appearing in magazines such as Pioneer West, Old West, Real West, Great West, and Frontier Times. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rotary Club of Flagstaff. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Rotary Club of Flagstaff, 1921-1996. ead | | | | Date(s): | 1921-1996. | | | | Abstract: | Rotary Club of Flagstaff board minutes, convention proceedings, community service projects and other programs, "The Mop" newsletter, and financial statements. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Ruess, Everett B., 1914- | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Everett Ruess Collection, 1935-1941. ead | | | | Date(s): | 1935-1941. | | | | Abstract: | This collection is composed of one box and nine folders. The items in this collection are post cards, greeting cards, flyers of poetry by Everett and a photograph. | | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | 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 |
| | Author: | Reavis, James Addison, 1843-1914. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Account of Early Incidents Connected with the Peralta Grant,
1894 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1894 | | | | Abstract: | James Addison Reavis, 1843-1914, was a swindler and forger, famous for attempting to
fraudulently obtain 7,500 sq. miles of Arizona Territory by falsifying documents in Mexico and
Spain to show a Spanish land grant to Don Miguel Peralta in 1748. Photocopy of typescript relates
his version of events surrounding the Peralta land grant claim. This text was reproduced in
The Peralta Grant; James Addison Reavis and the barony of Arizona, University of Oklahoma Press, 1960. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Land grants -- Arizona. | Peralta Grant. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reavis, James Addison, 1843-1914. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Defendant's Photographic Exhibits 1 to 44 Inclusive,
1895 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1895 | | | | Abstract: | James Addison Reavis, 1843-1914, was a swindler and forger, famous for attempting to
fraudulently obtain 7,500 sq. miles of Arizona Territory by falsifying documents in Mexico
and Spain to show a Spanish land grant to Don Miguel Peralta in 1748. This collection includes
photoprints of selected defendant's documents, supposedly from various archvies in Guadalajara, Mexico,
purporting to prove the existence of the Peralta land grant claim. Includes an item by item
critical explanation relating to forged features of the documents. Documents are in Spanish; with English explanation. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Land grants -- Arizona. | Peralta Grant. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Ross, William J., -1907 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Letter Book of William J. Ross,
1872-1875 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1872-1875 | | | | Abstract: | William J. Ross was a U.S. Army officer of the 21st Infantry and a Quartermaster
stationed at the Headquarters, Dept. of Arizona, Prescott, Arizona Territory during
the period of the letters. Holograph carbons of letters written Sept. 4, 1872 to Jan.
15, 1875 concerning accounting for supplies, clothing, equipment, and payrolls for the posts. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Military bases -- Arizona -- History -- Sources. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Romero, José, active 1822-1826. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Letter of Jose Romero,
1824 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1824 | | | | Abstract: | Jose Romero was a Lieutenant Colonel, Sonora, Mexico; leader of 1823-1826 expeditions to
establish an inland route between Sonora, Mex. and California. Collection contains a letter
(photocopy) to Mariana de Urrea, Commandante General de Sonora, from Romero in San Gabriel, Calif.,
recounting his experiences in attempting unsuccessfully to return to Sonora in the winter of 1823-1824
through the Palm Springs area, and describing the mail route between Tucson and San Gabriel which was
conducted by Jose Cocomaricopa, the bearer of this letter, via the Colorado River route. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Postal service -- Southwest, New -- History -- Sources. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Riggs, John L. | Requires cookie* | | | 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 |
| | Author: | Renaud, Charles M. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Charles M. Renaud
records,
1897-1942 (bulk
1914-1922) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1897-1942 (bulk
1914-1922) | | | | Abstract: | Journals, customers' accounts, invoices,
inventories, correspondence, and related business records of Renaud's
mercantile operations. Some records relate to former owners and partners, Soto
Brothers of Wilcox, Ariz., 1897. Includes account balances for Shannon Copper
Co., Clifton, Ariz., 1906-1909. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special
Collections | | | | Subjects: | Retail trade -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Merchants -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Republican Party (Ariz.) | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Certificate of election of delegates from Apache, Gila, Graham, Navajo, and Pinal counties to attend the Republican Territorial Convention to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, April 29, 1896
1896 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1896 | | | | Abstract: | Holograph statements, some on printed forms. Also includes four proxies, two relating to the Republican National Convention
to be held in St. Louis, Missouri. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Political conventions -- Arizona. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Russell, Robert Parke. | Requires cookie* | | | 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 |
| | Author: | Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | John Ruskin letters
1850-1879 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1850-1879 | | | | Abstract: | John Ruskin, 1819-1900, was an English art critic, social reformer, and author. Portfolio contains 12 signed holograph letters sent by
Ruskin to William Roscoe Osler and his father, T. Smith Osler, 1873 to 1879; 12 others are to his friend Charles H. Woodd, circa 1850 to 1879.
Several of the letters are undated. Also included are typewritten transcripts of the letters to the Oslers, which concern William's
career in art. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reyna de León, Carmela. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | La voz de la sangre paisajes y leyendas del distrito de Altar
circa 1960-1969 ead | | | | Date(s): | circa 1960-1969 | | | | Abstract: | Photocopy of typescript compilation of legends and historic accounts, as told to Carmela Reyna de León by her family and friends
living in the Altar region of Sonora, Mexico. A few song verses are present. Also included is a photocopied letter, with translation,
written by the author to Norman Simons of Tucson, Ariz., dated Oct. 5, 1965. It concerns the possible translation of this volume. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Legends -- Mexico -- Altar. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Robinson, James M., 1901- | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Paper Relating to Americanski Journalist
1962-1969 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1962-1969 | | | | Abstract: | Typescripts of manuscripts, photographs, correspondence, a diary from Yalta to Iceland, maps, travel brochures, postcards and other
memorabilia from Robinson's 1962 and 1964 railway trips in the Soviet Union. Includes typescripts of the original and final
versions of his book, Americanski Journalist, four photographs used in the book, correspondence with friends, travel agents, and Intourist. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Railroad travel -- Soviet Union -- Sources. | Voyages and travels. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Revillagigedo, Juan Vicente Güémez Pacheco de Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, conde de, 1740-1799. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Instruction reservada del Rno. De N.E.: que el Exmo. Sor Conde de Revillagigedo dio a su subceso el Exmo. Sor Marques de Branciforto
1794 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1794 | | | | Abstract: | Manuscript written in Mexico in secretarial hand, of secret instructions from the Viceroy Count de Revillagigedo to his successor, D. Rafael Bachiller
y Mena, the Marquis of Branciforte. It concerns events that occurred during Revillagigedo's term of office, what he had done, and what remained to
be done. There are 1,422 entries and an index at the end. Dated June 30, 1794. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reynolds, Jack E. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Jack E.
Reynolds Papers,
1950-1992 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1950-1992 | | | | Abstract: | Contains letters from customers and colleagues, writers, and
artists; major correspondents are J. Frank Dobie, Helen S. Giffen, Carl
Hertzog, Lawrence Clark Powell, Ralph W. Yarborough, and David Magee. Also
present is material by and about Reynolds, Dobie, Hertzog, Powell, Yarborough,
and Magee; as well as about Ross Santee. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Booksellers and bookselling -- California | Antiquarian booksellers -- Correspondence | Bookstores -- California -- Pictorial works | Catalogs, Booksellers' -- California --
Specimens | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rojas, Carlos J., 1702- | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Carta de Padre Carlos J. Rojas a Licenciado y Visitor General José Rafael Rodríquez Gallardo, 27 de Febrero de 1750
1750 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1750 | | | | Abstract: | Holograph. Includes a list of missions and missionaries in northwest Mexico, including the pueblos of Batuco, Ures, Móvas,
Cucurpe, Mátape, Tecoripa, Morís, and Yécora. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Indians of Mexico -- Missions. | Missions -- Mexico -- History -- 18th century. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reyes, Antonio de los, 1729-1787 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Reales cédulas, cartas y informes
1784-1786 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1784-1786 | | | | Abstract: | Photocopies of typed transcriptions. Some are royal orders, 1784- 1786, directed to Bishop Antonio de los Reyes, concerning the custodial settlement of
the missions and missionaries. The individual documents are noted as being copies and signed by the officials Miguel Ant. Cuevas at Alamos and
Christoval Carvalan at Arizpe. Also includes some letters from Reyes to Viceroy Martías de Galvez about the urgent need to establish the Custodia of San
Carlos. The final section has reports for Visitor General José de Gálvez. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Missionaries -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) -- History -- 18th century. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Reznikoff, Charles | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Papers of Charles Reznikoff,
1916-1979 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1916-1979 | | | | Abstract: | The Charles Reznikoff papers is comprised of his correspondence, manuscripts, poetry, plays, prose, biographical material, and copies of his works and translations. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Poets, American--20th century--Sources. | American literature--Jewish authors. | Jewish literature--United States. | Small press books--Specimens. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Rural/Metro Corporation | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Louis A. Witzeman
Collection of Rural/Metro Corporation Records
1947-2004 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1947-2004 | | | | Abstract: | Records, 1947-2004. This collection includes
business files; company history materials; materials regarding Rural/Metro
founder Louis A. Witzeman; correspondence; photographs, negatives, and slides
(featuring images of fire fighting, fire damage, fire hazards, fire engines,
personnel, stations, and equipment); photocopies of scrapbooks and news
clippings; audiovisual materials; and memorabilia. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special
Collections | | | | Subjects: | Rural/Metro Corporation--Records and
Correspondence | Elections--Scottsdale,Arizona--2003 | Fire Chiefs | Fire Departments | Fire Departments--Equipment and Supplies | Fire Departments--Officials and Employees | Fire Departments--Southwest | Fire Departments--Maricopa County, Arizona | Fire Departments--Pima County, Arizona | Fire Engines | Fire Fighters | Fire Fighters--Labor Unions | Fire Hose | Hydrants | Fire Prevention | Fire Protection Districts | Fire Sprinklers | Fire Stations | Mayors--Scottsdale, Arizona--Drinkwater, Herb, d.
1997 | Privatization | Phoenix Fire
Department | Scottsdale Fire
Department | Tucson Fire Department | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Roby, Kenneth | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Kenneth Roby Mexican Documents Collection
1788-1917
bulk 1824-1857 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1788-1917 | | | | Abstract: | Kenneth Roby Mexican Documents Collection, 1788-1917 (Bulk 1824-1857),contains seven series of documents that were written and distributed by various federal, state, and local government officials in Mexico between late 18th Century and early 20th Century. This collection also contains a small series of documents that were written and distributed by Spanish and English government officials in their colonies between late 19th Century and early 20th Century. Overall, this decree and orders collection includes military correspondence, constitutions and laws, appointments and promotions in the government. The collection also includes a chronological list of political leaders, important events, financial issues such as taxes and budgets, and overall customs in Mexico. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Administrative Law -- Mexico. | Elections -- Mexico -- History. | Generals -- Mexico. | Governors -- Mexico. | Mexico -- History -- Spanish Colony, 1540-1810. | Mexico -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1810-1821. | Mexico -- History -- 1821-1861. | Mexican War, 1846-1848. | Mexico--History--European Intervention, 1861-1867. | Mexico -- Politics and Government -- 1867-1910. | Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Ray Manley | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Ray Manley Photograph collection
1958-1988
(bulk 1960-1969) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1958-1988 | | | | Abstract: | The bulk of this collection is from 1960-1970 and focuses on the work of Ray Manley, a commercial photographer in Tucson, Arizona. Subjects of the collection include many aspects of life at the University of Arizona, including special events on campus, various individuals, performances, ribbon cuttings, aerial photographs and campus buildings. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Ransier, Anna | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Anna Ransier Glass Plate Collection,
circa 1920-1940 ead | | | | Date(s): | circa 1920-1940 | | | | Abstract: | Photographs, circa 1920-1940. This collection is comprised of photographs taken during the extensive travels of Anna Ransier, a Baptist missionary, and her husband Hubert during the 1920’s and 1930’s. The hand-colored glass plate lantern slides were then shown to various school, club and church groups during travel lectures that Anna gave. Of special interest are photographs of various National Parks in both the United States and Canada, the Hopi Indian Reservation in Northern Arizona, Mexico and Mexico City, and “mountaineer” life in the Appalachians of Tennessee. Also included in this collection are handwritten travel notes. A glass plate projector and miscellaneous projection equipment in a black leather accordion briefcase are located in Special Collections. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | African Americans - South - Pictorial works | Hopi Indians – Arizona – Pictorial works | Missionaries | National parks and reserves – Pictorial works | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Riecker, Fred A. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Fred A. Riecker Papers
1848-1967
(bulk 1930-1967) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1848-1967 | | | | Abstract: | The Fred A. Riecker Papers includes correspondence, legal documents, ledgers,
real estate abstracts, photographic prints, negatives, maps, charts, railroad tickets and itineraries,
dated 1858-1967 (bulk 1930-1967) pertaining to Fred A. Riecker and the Riecker family. The bulk of the material
consists of legal and financial documents that relate to the parcel of real estate, otherwise known as Riecker’s
Addition, as well as Fred A. Riecker’s professional career as a railroad surveying engineer and civil advocate
for Tucson. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | University of Arizona | History -- Tucson (Ariz.) | Pioneers -- Tucson (Ariz.) | Civil engineers -- Tucson (Ariz.) | Riecker's Addition -- Tucson (Ariz.) | Railroads -- Tucson (Ariz.) | Photography -- Tucson (Ariz.) | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Roca, Paul M. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Paul M. Roca Papers and Photographs,
1887-1979
(bulk 1955-1977) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1887-1979 | | | | Abstract: | The Paul M. Roca Papers and Photographs contains materials which document Jesuit churches throughout the Northern Mexico states of Sonora and Chihuahua. The collection consists of two series, Photographs and Papers. The first series, Photographs (1887-1965, bulk 1955-1965) consists of 156 photographs featured in Paths of the Padres through Sonora: An Illustrated History & Guide to Its Spanish Churches published by the Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society in 1967 with accompanying maps. The second series, Papers (1977), contains 4 manuscript versions of Spanish Jesuit Churches in Mexico’s Tarahumara published by the University of Arizona Press in 1979. A selection of Roca’s images have been posted on History Pin: Paul Roca Photographs of Missions in Sonora, Mexico. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Architecture, Colonial -- Mexico -- Chihuahua (State) | Church architecture -- Mexico -- Chihuahua (State) | Jesuit architecture -- Mexico -- Chihuahua (State) | Missionaries -- Mexico – Biography | Missions -- Mexico-- Sonora (State) | Missions, Spanish -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) | Tarahumara architecture | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Richard Wormser | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Richard Wormser Papers
1932-1977
(bulk 1934-1973) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1932-1977 | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains manuscripts and published editions of short stories, novels, film and television screenplays and relevant correspondence covering the writing career of Richard Wormser who began his career as a pulp magazine story writer and ended up a novelist who wrote screenplays for Hollywood. The genres he mostly worked in were Westerns and Mysteries. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Authors, American – 20th Century -- Sources. | | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
| | Author: | Riggs, John Casey, 1874-1943. | Requires cookie* | | | 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 |
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