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1Author:  University of Arizona. Library. Special CollectionsAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Petrified Forest and Northern Arizona Ranching Photograph Collection, circa 1890-1900 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1890-1900 
 Abstract:  Thirty-five cyanotypes, taken by an amateur photographer about 1900, of calf roping and branding, a freight team, children at play, and a visit to the Petrified Forest in northern Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Petrified forests—Arizona—Pictorial works | Ranch life—Arizona—Pictorial works | Cowboys—Arizona—Pictorial works | Frontier and pioneer life—Pictorial works | Freight and freightage—Pictorial works | Carriages and carts—Pictorial works | Arizona—Pictorial works | Cyanotypes 
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2Author:  Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special CollectionsAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Arizona Collection Small Manuscripts [CM MSM 1001-CM MSM 2006] 1701-2009 1850-2009 ead 
 Date(s):  1701-2009 
 Abstract:  This guide describes all of the small manuscript collections held in ASC's Arizona Collection. These collections generally consist of 1-2 folders and document Arizona as a territory and state. Manuscripts, personal papers, and professional papers are included. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Central Arizona Film Cooperative Catalogs | Audio | visual materials | Catalogs | Arizona Instructional Media Network | Memorandums | Agreements | Audio-Visual Materials | University and College Departments | Media | Audio Visual Materials | Arizona Instructional Media Network | Corporation Reports | Annuals | Catalogs | Brochures | Budgets | Corporate Minutes | History -- Societies, etc. | Corporation Reports | Handbooks | Anselm Weber | Navajo Indians | Indians of North America | Navajo Indians | Indian Rights | Politics, Practical | Arizona -- Aviation -- History | Air Bases | Airport 
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3Author:  Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special CollectionsAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Arizona Collection Small Manuscripts [CM MSM 251-CM MSM 500] 1701-2009 1850-2009 ead 
 Date(s):  1701-2009 
 Abstract:  This guide describes all of the small manuscript collections held in ASC's Arizona Collection. These collections generally consist of 1-2 folders and document Arizona as a territory and state. Manuscripts, personal papers, and professional papers are included. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Alaska | Frontier & Pioneer Life | Photographers | Photographs & Photographic Records | Veterans | Arizona State University | Arizona Territorial Normal School | Degrees | Arizona State Teachers College | Voting | Arizona State College At Tempe | Higher Education | Name Change | Curriculum | Tempe State Teachers College | Hollis Report | Board Of Education | Arizona Board Of Regents | United States Department Of Education | Elections | Engineering | Indians of North America -- Wars -- West (U.S.) | Chemehuevi Indians | Mohave Indians | Legends | Halchidhomas Indians | Canals | Indians of North America | Relations With Early Settlers | Southern Paiute Indians 
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...Arizona Club Collection 1906-1968 (bulk 1968)...
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4Author:  Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special CollectionsAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Arizona Collection Small Manuscripts [CM MSM 501-CM MSM 750] 1701-2009 1850-2009 ead 
 Date(s):  1701-2009 
 Abstract:  This guide describes all of the small manuscript collections held in ASC's Arizona Collection. These collections generally consist of 1-2 folders and document Arizona as a territory and state. Manuscripts, personal papers, and professional papers are included. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Transportation | Commuting | Streets | Trolley | Buses | Water Projects | Irrigation Canals | Safford, Arizona | Yuma, Arizona | Houses | Floods | Families | Pioneers -- Southwestern States | Aztec Land & Cattle Company | Cattle trade -- History | Land Claims | Crime | Criminals | Bibliographies | Manuscripts | Water Quality | United States Department of State | International Boundary & Water Commission | Minutes | Press Releases | Arizona -- History -- To 1912 | Subsistence Homestead Program | Agriculture | Housing | Actions and defenses 
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...University of Arizona Medallion of Merit Award Letter 1960...
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5Author:  Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special CollectionsAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Arizona Collection Small Manuscripts [CM MSM 1-CM MSM 250] 1701-2009 1850-2009 ead 
 Date(s):  1701-2009 
 Abstract:  This guide describes all of the small manuscript collections held in ASC's Arizona Collection. These collections generally consist of 1-2 folders and document Arizona as a territory and state. Manuscripts, personal papers, and professional papers are included. 
 Repository:  Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection 
 Subjects:  Trails | Horse Stealing | Arizona Territory | Navajo Indians | Navajo Indians -- Government relations | Navajo Indians -- Economic conditions | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Globe | Conglomerate corporations | Kwoc Manual | Arizona Southwest Collection Index | Dept Archives & Manuscripts | Authority Files | Civil War | Picacho Peak | Cities & Towns | Cotton Growing | Cotton -- History | Prostitution | Yavapai County | Bonds | Railroads | Water rights | Indians of North America | Indian Reservations | Water reuse -- Arizona | Whitlow Ranch | Queen Creek | Flood control | Agriculture | Ak Chin Indian Community 
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...Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special Collections...
...The Arizonast. University Library, 1886-1969: A History 1969...
...Collection Small Manuscripts, [Call Number], Arizona State University Library....
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6Author:  Hein familyAdd to Favorites
 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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7Author:  Schieffelin, Edward, 1847-1897.Add to Favorites
 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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8Author:  Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special CollectionsAdd to Favorites
 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. | Yaqui Indians | Mexican American women | World War, 1939-1945 | Zoot Suit Riots, Los Angeles, Calif, 1943 | Education | Mexican American college students -- Political activity | Student movements | Yaqui Indians | Migrant labor | Arizona -- Emigration and immigration | Illegal aliens | Curriculum planning | Education, Higher | Mexican American women | Education, Higher | Mexican American women | Agricultural laborers | Mexican American women | Mexican Americans -- Genealogy | Mexican American families | Mexican American women | Mexican American families | Mexican American women -- Social life and customs | Mexican American families | Mexican American women -- Social life and customs | Mexican American families | Mexican American women -- Social life and customs | Mexican American families 
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...Library Service for Chicanos at the University Level, 1972...
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9Author:  unknownAdd to Favorites
 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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10Author:  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. 
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11Author:  Anderson, Amos Allison, 1862-1948 Anderson, Robert Blaine, 1896-Add to Favorites
 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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...MS 329 University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections...
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12Author:  Corrigan, Monica.Add to Favorites
 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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13Author:  Riggs, John L.Add to Favorites
 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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14Author:  Fort Vancouver (Wash.)Add to Favorites
 Title:  Fort Vancouver (Washington) records 1854-1866 ead 
 Date(s):  1854-1866 
 Abstract:  Located at the border of Washington and Oregon, it was a Hudson Bay Company trading post from 1829-1846. One portfolio containing printed and holographic items related primarily to the 4th Infantry, based at Fort Vancouver. The earliest material consists of nine monthly post returns from 1854, signed by the commanding officer, Lt. Col. Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville. These post returns list officers by name; enlisted men by count; civil employees, their duties, and rate of pay; official communications received; also the names of anyone sick, or in confinement for desertion. A food survey report from 1856 is concerned with rotten pork, hard bread, and moldy coffee. Later correspondence, special orders, and general orders date from 1860 to 1866. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Fortification -- Washington (State) -- History -- 19th century -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Oregon -- History. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Washington (State) -- Sources. 
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15Author:  Jaeger, Louis John Frederick, 1824-1892.Add to Favorites
 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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16Author:  Freeman, M. P. (Merrill P.), 1844-1919.Add to Favorites
 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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...215). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries....
...AZ 215 University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections...
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17Author:  American Legion. Department of Arizona.Add to Favorites
 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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18Author:  Clum, John Philip, 1851-1932Add to Favorites
 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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...MS 284 University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections...
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19Author:  Flake, William Jordan, 1878-1938.Add to Favorites
 Title:  William Jordan Flake Diary 1903-1904 ead 
 Date(s):  1903-1904 
 Abstract:  William Jordan Flake, 1878-1938, was a Mormon pioneer from Snowflake, Arizona. The collection consists of a daily journal from a mission in Tennessee for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, July 3, 1903 to Aug. 9, 1904. Accompanied by a typescript transcription. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Tennessee. | Mormons -- Missions -- Tennessee. 
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20Author:  Hancock, James C., 1860-Add to Favorites
 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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