| | 21 | Author: | Reavis, James Addison, 1843-1914. | Add to Favorites | | | 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. | | | | Matches:
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| 22 | Author: | Richmond Jones Jr. (1833-1861) | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Richmond Jones
papers,
1859-1861 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1859-1861 | | | | Abstract: | Diary and Notebooks, 1859-1861. This
collection includes materials which document the travels and surveys of
Richmond Jones (1833-1861) while working for the Sopori Land and Mining Company
in the Santa Cruz Valley of Arizona. The diary describes his journey from Rhode
Island to Tucson, Arizona and offer insights on individuals and mining
activities in southern Arizona until his sudden death at the hands of Apaches,
in the field, in 1861. Includes account books, letters, survey books and
documents, as well as a report on the Sopori and San Xavier mines by mining
engineer Raphael Pumpelly (1837-1923) who was in charge of the Santa Rita Mine
from 1860-1861. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Ranches -- Arizona --
Pima County | Sopori Land Grant
(Ariz.) | Land Grants --
Arizona | Surveying --
Arizona | San Xavier Mine
(Ariz.) | Sopori
Mine-(Ariz.) | Geology -- Arizona --
Pima County. | | | | Matches:
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| 23 | Author: | New England Land Company (Phoenix, Ariz.) | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Minute Book of the New England Land Company (Phoenix, Ariz.),
1890-1897 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1890-1897 | | | | Abstract: | The New England Land Company was a corporation which promoted land development,
especially irrigation, in the area of the Salt River Valley, Maricopa County.
This collection contains holograph record of minutes of meetings of the stockholders
and board of directors, 1890-1897. Includes copies of Articles of Incorporation and By-laws. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Irrigation -- Arizona -- Maricopa County. | Land use -- Arizona -- Maricopa County. | | | | Matches:
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| 24 | Author: | unknown | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | San Rafael de la Zanja Land Grant
1880-1887 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1880-1887 | | | | Abstract: | Letters, copies of legal documents, maps, and survey notes and other materials chiefly relating to the claims
of Alfred A. Green. Includes a map and survey notes by George J. Roskruge; a typescript record book of correspondence
and testimony, 1880-1885; survey and map of mines in the area, a copy of by-laws of the San Rafael Cattle Company;
and a list of mines on the ranch including mining towns of Harshaw, Mowry, Washington Camp, and La Naria. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Land grants -- Arizona. | San Rafael de la Zanja Land Grant. | | | | Matches:
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| 26 | Author: | Mexico. Secretaría de Fomento, Colonización e Industria | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Records of the Secretaría de Fomento, Colonización e Industria, ead | | | | Date(s): | unknown | | | | Abstract: | Records of the Secretaría de Fomento, Colonización e Industria, consist of nine documents, mostly handwritten, pertaining to grants of land made to Juan Rochel and José Rico in Altar, Sonora, Mexico. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Land titles -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) -- Altar -- History -- Sources | | | | Matches:
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| 29 | Author: | Tucson Tomorrow,
Inc. | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Tucson Tomorrow
records,
1980-1990 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1980-1990 | | | | Abstract: | From its beginnings until 1985, Tucson Tomorrow represented the
diverse efforts of a largely volunteer group to provide a "bottom up" approach
to specific focus areas relating to the development of the community. By
researching public attitudes in identified areas relating to the quality of
life in Tucson, the group established goals, objectives, and supporting action
plans to resolve issues challenging present and future development of the city
and environs. The bulk of the records relate to the first five years of the
organization as its Board and Committees met and compiled their reports. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | City planning -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Citizen
participation | Civic improvement -- Arizona -- Tucson | Land use -- Arizona -- Tucson | Citizens' associations -- Arizona -- Tucson | City planning -- Arizona -- Tucson | | | | Matches:
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| 32 | Author: | San Rafael Cattle Company | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Records of the San Rafael Cattle
Company, 1837-1939
(bulk 1883-1904) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1837-1939 | | | | Abstract: | Correspondence, legal papers, financial records, reports,
newspaper clippings, and other papers relating to the operation of the company. Includes
letters relating to the appointment of Lewis Wolfley as Territorial Governor of Arizona;
financial estate papers of the Fulford family of Maryland; and legal materials relating
to challenges to the San Rafael de la Zanja land grant, 1885-1895; lists of
stockholders; and livestock branding and pedigree records. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Cattle -- Arizona | Cattle trade -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Hereford cattle -- Arizona | Land grants -- Arizona | Ranches -- Arizona -- Records and correspondence | San Rafael de la Zanja Land Grant | | | | Matches:
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| 33 | Author: | Hereford, Francis Henry,
1861-1928 | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Francis Henry
Hereford papers,
1877-1929 (bulk
1890-1919) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1877-1929 (bulk
1890-1919) | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains correspondence, legal
papers, and financial records relating to his law practice, chiefly
correspondence between Hereford and the various mining corporations, land and
cattle companies he represented. Some correspondence relates to the San Pedro
Land Grant. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Lawyers -- Arizona | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History --
Sources | Land titles -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- Claims | Strikes and lockouts -- Copper mining --
Arizona | Mining corporations -- Arizona -- History --
Sources | Graham-Tewksbury Feud | San Pedro Land Grant | Schools -- Arizona -- Tucson | Streets -- Arizona -- Tucson | | | | Matches:
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| 35 | Author: | Empire Ranch (Ariz.) | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Empire Ranch
records,
1874-1944 (bulk
1880-1916) ead | | | | Date(s): | 1874-1944 (bulk
1880-1916) | | | | Abstract: | This collection includes correspondence, legal
documents, financial records, livestock records, and other materials relating
to the history, development, and operation of ranch property in Southern
Arizona and California. Includes records of cattle companies associated with
the Empire Ranch. Some ranches covered are Onyx Ranch, Bonita Ranch, El Dorado
Ranch, Rosemont Ranch, Pantano Ranch, and Rancho Corral de Quati. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special
Collections | | | | Subjects: | Total Wreck Mine (Ariz.) | Cattle trade -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Sheep industry -- Arizona -- History --
Sources | Cattle trade -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Cattle trade -- California -- History --
Sources | Forest reserves -- Arizona -- History --
Sources | Land titles -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Land grants -- Arizona | Ranches -- Arizona -- Records and
correspondence | | | | Matches:
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| 38 | Author: | Hopi Traditionalists | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Hopi
Traditionalist Movement papers,
1949-1972 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1949-1972 | | | | Abstract: | This collection consists of correspondence, transcripts of meetings,
clippings, legal papers, and printed material published by members of the
movement. | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Hopi Indians -- Social life and customs | Hopi Indians -- Government relations | Hopi Indians -- Land tenure | Coal mines and mining -- Arizona -- Black Mesa (Navajo County
and Apache County) | Strip mining -- Environmental aspects -- Southwest,
New | | | | Matches:
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| 40 | Author: | Hohstadt family | Add to Favorites | | | Title: | Hohstadt Family
papers,
1893-1944 ead | | | | Date(s): | 1893-1944 | | | | Abstract: | Cattle ranchers and mine operators from Douglas, Arizona;
ventures in Arizona, New Mexico, and Sonora, Mexico. Companies include Corona
Mining Company, Hohstadt Group, and Progress Mining Company. Mexican ranches
include La Pera, Batana, Guepare, and Turicachi | | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | | Subjects: | Mining corporations -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) -- Records
and correspondence | Ranches -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) -- Records and
correspondence | Mining corporations -- New Mexico -- Records and
correspondence | Ranches -- Arizona -- Records and
correspondence | Land reform -- Mexico -- Sonora (State) --
Sources | | | | Matches:
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