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1	Author:	Corrigan, Monica.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Diary of Sister Monica, 1870 ead
	Date(s):	1870
	Abstract:	Sister Monica was a member of party of Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet and traveled to Tucson to establish St. Joseph's Convent. Later she established St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz. This collection is made up of a diary of railway and stage journey from St. Louis, Mo. to Tucson, Ariz., April 21, 1870-May 26, 1870, with Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet. Later it was published in part as The Trek of the Seven Sisters, Tucson, 1948.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona.
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2	Author:	Flohr, Martin C., 1904-	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Martin C. Flohr Collection 1895-1964 1961-1964 ead
	Date(s):	1895-1964
	Abstract:	The Martin C. Flohr Collection consists primarily of correspondence, maps, newsclippings, manuscripts, transcripts, and printed matter documenting the life of mountain man Bill Williams. Although the material dates from 1894 to 1964, the bulk of the collection is composed of Flohr's research materials on Williams produced from 1961 to 1964.
	Repository:	Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona.
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3	Author:	Hein family	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Papers of the Hein family 1860-1900 (bulk 1890-1900) ead
	Date(s):	1860-1900
	Abstract:	Letters from the Hein family to the Hagedorn family pertaining to frontier life in Skull Valley, Arizona Territory. Also includes documents from the Prescott Coal Development Company; Hagedorn's passport and ship papers; four photographs of the Hagedorn family in New York; and other miscellaneous documents.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona
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4	Author:	Jaeger, Louis John Frederick, 1824-1892.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Diary of Louis John Frederick Jaeger, 1875-1892 ead
	Date(s):	1875-1892
	Abstract:	Two holograph notebooks cover Mar. 1, 1875 - Apr. 7, 1880, and Feb. 11 to Mar. 25, 1892; personal entries relate weather conditions, work accomplished, money owed or paid, and daily events. Accompanied by 500 page transcript and photocopy.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Ferries -- Arizona -- Yuma. \| Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona.
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5	Author:	Jaeger, Louis John Frederick, 1824-1892.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Account books of Louis John Frederick Jaeger, 1860-1891 ead
	Date(s):	1860-1891
	Abstract:	Louis John Frederick Jaeger, 1824-1892 was a ferryman and adventurer; operated ferry across Colorado River at Yuma, Ariz., 1850-1877. This collection contains four holograph financial account books for 1860-1861, 1876, and 1891 consist of amounts paid and received by Jaeger.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Ferries -- Arizona -- Yuma. \| Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona.
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6	Author:	Freeman, M. P. (Merrill P.), 1844-1919.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Correspondence of Merrill Pingree Freeman 1907-1915 ead
	Date(s):	1907-1915
	Abstract:	Correspondence to and from Merrill Freeman dating from 1907-1915.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Apache Indians--History--19th century \| Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona
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7	Author:	Nichols, Charles A., 1902-1964.	Requires cookie*
	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.
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8	Author:	unknown	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Jane Carter Photographs, SHM PC-2 1951-1984 ead
	Date(s):	1951-1984
	Abstract:	The collection consists of prints and negatives of photos taken by Mrs. Carter and her family. She was a professional photographer. Some photographs are reprints of historic images from Sharlot Hall Museum. The collection includes a small number of reprints of photos taken by others. The collection includes many aerial photographs of the Prescott area. Much of the collection is Frontier Days and Rodeo photographs.
	Repository:	Sharlot Hall Museum Library & Archives
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona--Prescott Region.
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9	Author:	Schieffelin, Edward, 1847-1897.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	History of the Discovery of Tombstone, Arizona, as Told by Edward Lawrence Schieffelin, 1888-1890 ead
	Date(s):	1888-1890
	Abstract:	Edward Schieffelin, 1847-1897, was a prospector and discovered the silver mines of the San Pedro Valley, which led to the establishment of Tombstone, Arizona. This collection contains typescript, accompanied by an autobiographical sketch, and letter of transmittal from Mrs. Josephine F. Garrick. A version edited by Ben Traywick, was published by Red Marie's, 1988.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. \| Pioneers -- Arizona.
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10	Author:	Cranston, George, b. 1848?	Requires cookie*
	Title:	George Cranston correspondence, 1860-1883 ead
	Date(s):	1860-1883
	Abstract:	This collection contains one series, correspondence. It is comprised of 57 letters, 34 of which were written by George Cranston, primarily to his sister, Gertrude. 14 of these letters relate Cranston's experiences as a soldier in the Arizona Territory, from 1866 to 1870. Cranston was stationed at Fort Yuma, Camp Lowell, Fort Grant, Camp Tubac and Camp Crittenden, and his letters reveal the privations of a soldier's life, the uncertainties of living on the frontier, and the fear of Indian attacks. Leaving the army and Arizona in 1870, the letters continue with Cranston's travels in New Mexico, Kansas and Texas. The remaining letters, the bulk of which are addressed to Gertrude, are correspondence from other Cranston siblings, and letters from James Cranston, their father. Many of these are accounts of family activities and events, others reveal some of the emotional undercurrents in family life.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Apache Indians -- Wars \| Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona
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11	Author:	Anderson, Amos Allison, 1862-1948 Anderson, Robert Blaine, 1896-	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Amos Allison and Robert B. Anderson papers, 1894-1975 ead
	Date(s):	1894-1975
	Abstract:	Papers of Amos A. Anderson (1862-1948) and his son, Robert B. Anderson, relating to their life and times in Clifton, Ajo, Graham County, and Greenlee County, Arizona. Includes biographical information, correspondence, reminiscences, and photographs. The main correspondent to Robert B. Anderson is William Ryder Ridgway relating to their common interests in Graham County historical investigations. Reminiscences concern Amos A. Anderson's exploits as sheriff, stories of outlaws and acquaintances, local history, and events around Clifton. The photographs are chiefly portraits of family and friends from 1900 to the 1930s. Also includes a voter registration list of Greenlee County, 1922.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- History -- Sources \| Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Photographs \| Sheriffs -- Arizona \| Voting registers -- Arizona -- Greenlee County \| Postal service -- Arizona -- History -- Sources \| Postal service -- Arizona -- History -- Sources
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12	Author:	Bristow, James Clawson	Requires cookie*
	Title:	James Clawson Bristow papers, 1908-1910 ead
	Date(s):	1908-1910
	Abstract:	Papers written by farmer-preacher James Clawson Bristow between 1908 and 1910, as well as photocopies and transcripts of those writings. His writings cover family histories, travels to Arizona, and interactions with Baptist preachers.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona \| Pioneers -- Arizona \| Baptists
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13	Author:	Hankin, Harriet Warning.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	The Story of Patchy, 1896-1916 (bulk 1896-1900) ead
	Date(s):	1896-1916
	Abstract:	Typescript of unpublished manuscript, with photographs, concerning the story of Apache May, a young Apache girl found in May, 1896, by Cochise County cattleman and former sheriff, John Slaughter, in an abandoned Apache camp. She lived with the Slaughters at their San Bernadino Ranch until her accidental death in 1900. Photographs are of Apache May at various ages, some with Viola Slaughter.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Apache Indians -- Photographs. \| Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Cochise County.
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14	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.
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15	Author:	Hancock, James C., 1860-	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Comments by James Hancock on Walter Noble Burns' Book Tombstone circa 1930 ead
	Date(s):	circa 1930
	Abstract:	James Hancock lived in Tombstone at the time of the O.K. Corral gunfight. Notes indicate his comments were written in Paradise, Arizona on March 30 and 31, probably in the 1930's. Typescript (carbon) prepared by Guy J. Giffen, California author, of marginal notes made by J. C. Hancock in his copy of Tombstone: an Illiad of the Southwest.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Tombstone. \| Violence -- Arizona -- Tombstone -- History -- 19th century.
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16	Author:	Clum, John Philip, 1851-1932	Requires cookie*
	Title:	John Philip Clum collection, 1874-1917 ead
	Date(s):	1874-1917
	Abstract:	The John P. Clum collection is divided into two subgroups: records of Clum's tenure at the San Carlos Apache Indian Agency, 1874-1878, and documents relating to his career, 1880-1917 chronological arrangement. This collection includes, photocopies of San Carlos Indian Agency reports, abstracts of disbursements, vouchers, accounts current, and auditor's reports pertaining to Clum's work at the Agency from 1874-1878. Also information and correspondence regarding his employment from 1880-1917 in the War Dept. and the Post Office Dept., as well as his lecture tours for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Apache Indians -- Government relations \| Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona \| Indian agents -- Arizona
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17	Author:	American Legion. Department of Arizona.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Letter, 1920 Apr., Phoenix (Ariz.), to Clarence Wagner, Lordsburg (N.M) 1920 ead
	Date(s):	1920
	Abstract:	Stencilled letter from Dept. Adjutant, Dudley W. Windes, regarding veterans' homesteading at Sentinel Dam Site.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. \| Homesites -- Arizona. \| Sentinel Dam (Ariz.)
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18	Author:	Dedera, Don	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Don Dedera Papers 1955-2008 ead
	Date(s):	1955-2008
	Abstract:	The Don Dedera Papers consist of records spanning early family history, college journalism experience, civic and community involvement, military service, and Dedera's well documented writing career.
	Repository:	Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection
	Subjects:	Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Journalists. \| Journalism -- Arizona. \| Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Pleasant Valley.
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19	Author:	Clum, John P., 1851-1932	Requires cookie*
	Title:	John P. Clum papers, 1860-1970 (bulk, 1874-1932) ead
	Date(s):	1860-1970 (bulk, 1874-1932)
	Abstract:	Collection consists of the papers of John P. Clum and family. Correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, typescripts, newspaper and magazine articles are by or about John P. Clum; a smaller quantity of typescripts, reprints, and biographical items concern John's son Woodworth Clum. Much of the material consists of writings by the Clums and others about the Apache Indians, Geronimo's capture, and events in Tombstone, Arizona.
	Repository:	Univeristy of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Cochise County \| Apache Indians -- Government relations -- History \| Apache Indians -- Photographs
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20	Author:	unknown	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Mormons in Arizona, 1873-1948 (bulk 1873-1888) ead
	Date(s):	1873-1948
	Abstract:	Historical sketches, minutes of meetings, letters, journals, diaries, and autobiographical sketches including histories written by R.E. Porter and George S. Tanner relating to Mormon settlements in Arizona, chiefly at Joseph City and other points along the Little Colorado River. Includes minutes and letters of the United Order of Joseph City; and letters and extracts of news stories regarding the Little Colorado River Stake. Journals, diaries, and autobiographical sketches of Mormon pioneers in Arizona are present for William C. Allen, John A. Blythe, James S. Brown, Daniel H. McAllister, Joseph H. Richards, Andrew S. Rogers, William H. Solomon, Brigham Stowell, John W. Tate, and the McLaws, Bradshaw, and Owens families.
	Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
	Subjects:	Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. \| Mormons -- Arizona -- History. \| Mormons -- Utah -- History. \| Pioneers -- Arizona.
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