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21Author:  Fierman, Floyd S.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Floyd S. Fierman papers, circa 1850-1997 1870-1970 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1850-1997 
 Abstract:  The material in this collection is organized into groupings according to the geographic location of the Jewish individuals, families, or institutions researched. These subjects and individuals are arranged alphabetically. There may be some overlap within the collection. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Jews -- New Mexico -- History | Jews -- Texas -- History | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico | Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas | Synagogues -- New Mexico | Synagogues -- Texas | Rabbis -- New Mexico | Rabbis -- Texas | Commerce -- New Mexico -- History | Commerce -- Texas -- History | Jewish merchants -- New Mexico | Jewish merchants -- Texas | Sephardim -- New Mexico 
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22Author:  Henderson, Alexander S., 1859-1944Add to Favorites
 Title:  Alexander S. Henderson papers, 1888-1963 (bulk 1900-1954) ead 
 Date(s):  1888-1963 (bulk 1900-1954) 
 Abstract:  Chiefly records of the A.S.Henderson general merchandise store in Patagonia, Arizona, from 1900 to 1940 including inventories, correspondence, merchandise ads, ledgers, monthly account books, and bills. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County | Frontier and pioneer life -- Oklahoma | Women pioneers | Chinese -- Arizona -- Patagonia -- History | Chinese Americans -- Photographs | Merchants -- Arizona -- Patagonia -- History | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- History | Mine buildings -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County -- Photographs | Fortune-telling | Osteopathic medicine -- History | Retail trade -- Arizona -- History 
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23Author:  Hankin, Harriet Warning.Add to Favorites
 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 Abstract:  Typescript of unpublished manuscript, with photographs, concerning the story of Apache May, a young Apache girl found in May, 1896, by Cochise County cattleman and former sheriff, John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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24Author:  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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25Author:  West, Frank, 1850-1923Add to Favorites
 Title:  Frank West journal, 1884-1885 ead 
 Date(s):  1884-1885 
 Abstract:  Contains a handwritten journal recording military marches from Fort Huachuca, Arizona, to Fort Craig, New Mexico; from Fort Craig to Fort Wingate; and from Fort Wingate to Deming, New Mexico, during the Apache campaign. Includes logs of miles traveled, maps, and some biographical information. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Apache Indians -- Wars, 1883-1886 -- Personal narratives | Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New 
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26Author:  Blachly, LouAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Papers of Lou Blachly, 1827-1965 ead 
 Date(s):  1827-1965 
 Abstract:  Includes correspondence, reports, manuscripts, diaries, photographs, poetry, souvenir ephemera, and newspapers of the Bradley and Blachly families. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Colorado | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico | Women pioneers -- Colorado | Missions, Medical -- Thailand -- History -- 19th century | Reconstruction (1939-1951) -- Africa, North | Reconstruction (1939-1951) -- Germany | Wild flowers -- Arizona | Bird watching -- United States -- Guidebooks | Birds -- United States | World War, 1939-1945 -- Food supply | World War, 1939-1945 -- Economic aspects -- Africa, North | World War, 1939-1945 -- Economic aspects -- Germany | World War, 1939-1945 -- Destruction and pillage -- Germany 
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27Author:  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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28Author:  Burns, Walter NobleAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Walter Noble Burns papers, 1908-1964 (bulk 1922-1932) ead 
 Date(s):  1908-1964 (bulk 1922-1932) 
 Abstract:  This collection contains manuscripts, notes, correspondence, photographs, clippings, and related material. Several drafts of the manuscripts for The Saga of Billy the Kid, 1925, Tombstone: An Iliad of the Southwest, 1927, The One Way Ride, 1931 and The Robin Hood of El Dorado: the Saga of Joaquin Murrieta, 1932, are present. Correspondents, including Wyatt Earp and various others, relate their experiences. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) | Outlaws -- New Mexico -- Lincoln County | Outlaws -- Arizona -- Tombstone | Western stories 
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29Author:  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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30Author:  United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps.Add to Favorites
 Title:  United States Army, Quartermaster Corps. invoices 1849 ead 
 Date(s):  1849 
 Abstract:  Contains two holograph duplicate invoices for building materials and tools sent for the construction of "the Fort on the River Gila." The invoices were signed and dated by Bvt. Lt. Col. S. McRee, Quartermaster, U.S. Army, St. Louis, Mo. on May 12 and June 7, 1849. The invoice dated June 7 consists of one leaf; that of May 12, consists of three pages. The lists include weights and quantities for diverse items such as quarry picks, wheel segments, paint brushes, cooking stoves, door locks, glue and glue pots, grind stones, linseed oil, plows, window glass, plugs of feathers, and white lead. Items were sent to an unnamed "Acting Quartermaster," and items not received were so noted. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Fortification -- Southwest, New -- History -- 19th century -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New -- Sources 
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31Author:  Roberts, Sarah Ellen.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Canadian History 1906-1915 ead 
 Date(s):  1906-1915 
 Abstract:  Photocopy of manuscript accompanied by a typed transcription. Autobiographical account of the homesteading experiences of the Roberts family: Sarah, her physician husband, and their three sons, Frank, Lathrop, and Brockway. It begins in western Canada in 1906, and ends when they return to the United States in 1911. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Farm life -- Alberta -- History -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Alberta. | Women pioneers -- Alberta. 
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32Author:  Foster, Nancy Melvina, 1869-1961.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Nancy Melvina Foster reminiscences 1871-1921 ead 
 Date(s):  1871-1921 
 Abstract:  One holographic manuscript, probably written in 1937. In it, Nancy Melvina Foster recounts her experiences, from 1871-1921, of homesteading in Arizona, farming in California, and life in the mining camps of Arizona and New Mexico. Genealogy sheet enclosed. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Farm life -- California -- History -- Sources. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New. | Women pioneers -- Southwest, New -- Biography. 
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33Author:  Zimmerman, Tony, 1892-1996Add to Favorites
 Title:  Tony Zimmerman papers 1929-2007 ead 
 Date(s):  1929-2007 
 Abstract:  This collection contains the manuscripts of Tony Zimmerman who was a contributor to the development of Mount Lemmon. The writings are largely short stories that cover topics from personal and family history to commentary pieces. Also included are photographs and personal materials. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  American literature -- Southwest, New. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Lemmon, Mount (Ariz.) -- History. 
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34Author:  Dedera, DonAdd to Favorites
 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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35Author:  Clum, John P., 1851-1932Add to Favorites
 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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36Author:  Day, Samuel Edward.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Oral History Interview: St. Michael's, Ariz., with Bernard Fontana 1960 ead 
 Date(s):  1960 
 Abstract:  Typescript of tape recording; recounts events of his family life and association with Native Americans, government officials, anthropologists, missionaries, and other traders. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Navajo Indians -- Government relations. | Navajo Indians -- Rites and ceremonies. | Trading posts. 
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37Author:  Fish, Joseph, 1840-1926.Add to Favorites
 Title:  History of the Eastern Arizona Stake of Zion and of the Establishment of the Snowflake Stake, 1936 ead 
 Date(s):  1936 
 Abstract:  Typescript history relates events while Fish was recorder, 1879-1893. Contains brief history of each Mormon settlement including St. Johns, Ariz., Eagar, Ariz., Snowflake, Ariz., Pleasanton, N.M., and Luna, N.M. Also covers murders committed and prosecutions for polygamy. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Mormon Church -- Arizona -- History. | Mormons -- Arizona -- History. | Murder -- Arizona -- History. | Polygamy -- Arizona -- History. 
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38Author:  Fulton, Maurice G. (Maurice Garland), 1877-1955Add to Favorites
 Title:  Maurice G. Fulton papers, 1829-1955 (bulk 1870-1954) ead 
 Date(s):  1829-1955 (bulk 1870-1954) 
 Abstract:  Mainly comprised of historical materials on New Mexico, written or collected by Maurice Garland Fulton. Items include typescript drafts of books, correspondence, nineteenth century newspapers, newspaper articles, maps, audio-visual materials, diaries, poems, biographical sketches, legal documents, pamphlets, and photographs. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Pioneers -- New Mexico -- Photographs | American newspapers -- New Mexico -- History -- 19th century -- Specimens | Lincoln County War, 1878 | Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Lincoln County 
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39Author:  Ten Eyck, Tenodor, 1819-1911.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Tenodor Ten Eyck papers 1860-1950 (bulk 1860-1890) ead 
 Date(s):  1860-1950 
 Abstract:  Tenodor Ten Eyck, 1819-1911, was an infantry major who served in the Civil War and on the frontier. Consists mostly of diaries and biographical material relating to Tenodor Ten Eyck, from 1860-1890. The nine diaries cover different stages in his adult life; most have typed transcriptions. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Fetterman Fight, Wyo., 1866. | Frontier and pioneer life -- Wyoming. | Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895. 
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40Author:  Ownby family.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Ownby Family papers 1881-1944 (bulk 1881-1888) ead 
 Date(s):  1881-1944 
 Abstract:  Pioneer family who moved from Bakersfield, California to Lordsburg, New Mexico in 1881, where they operated a boarding establishment, the Ownby House. Collection includes letters and photographs. Original and typescript copies of personal letters from Anna Ownby to her husband, Bramble B. Ownby, from 1881-1888. They relate daily events in Lordsburg, while he was away working on the railroad. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Lordsburg -- Sources. | Historic buildings -- New Mexico -- Lordsburg -- Photographs. | Women pioneers -- New Mexico -- Lordsburg -- Sources. 
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