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41Author:  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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42Author:  Radbourne, AllanAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Allan Radbourne papers, circa 1972-2021 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1972-2021 
 Abstract:  Allan Radbourne was a writer and historian. In addition to numerous journal and magazine articles about Western history, he published an acclaimed biography of Apache Scout Mickey Free in 2005 called Mickey Free: Apache captive, interpreter, and Indian Scout. Later in life he began writing about the early cinema, with a history of silent movies titled The Silent Mountie Movies-1910-1930 published posthumously in 2021. The Allan Radbourne collection consists of 7 series of records, notes, photographs, articles, transcriptions, presentations and other reference materials related to Southwestern Frontier and Borderlands History circa 1800's and early 1900's created by Allan Radbourne. Inclusive dates reflect the original date of the primary source material if available or if it is transcribed from an original source material. Born digital material found on a flash drive can be found in Series V. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Apache Indians | Yavapai Indians | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona | Indians of North America -- Government relations | Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Photographs 
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43Author:  Mazzanovich, AntonAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Anton Mazzanovich Papers, ead 
 Date(s):  unknown 
 Abstract:  The collection contains correspondence, diary, newspaper clippings, articles, theater programs, photographs, and other materials relating to Anton Mazzanovich's experiences in Arizona and New Mexico, and his theatrical activities in New York. The materials date from 1885-1934, with the bulk of materials dating from 1924 through 1934. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life. | Apache Indians -- Wars. | Apache Indians -- Photographs. | Theater -- United States. | Cities and towns -- Arizona -- History -- Photographs. 
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44Author:  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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45Author:  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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46Author:  McKinney, Joseph T., 1858-1948Add to Favorites
 Title:  Papers of Joseph Thomas McKinney 1841-1927 (bulk 1841-1887) ead 
 Date(s):  1841-1927 
 Abstract:  This archive contains a biography of Joseph T. McKinney, a letter he wrote to his son and a telegram from George P.Hunt, Governor of Arizona. Also included are bills of sales for slaves, deeds, and other legal papers for his granfather (Joseph T. Cook) and his uncle (J.W. Cook). 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Slavery -- United States -- History -- Sources. | Sheriffs - Arizona. | Pioneers - Arizona. | Graham - Tewksbury Feud. | Land titles - Arkansas. | Frontier and pioneer life – Arizona. 
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47Author:  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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48Author:  unknownAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Swigart family papers1912-1953 ead 
 Date(s):  1912-1953 
 Abstract:  The Swigart family papers contains correspondence, photographs, and songs and poems pertaining to the Rothrock extended family. The correspondence in this collection is written between the three Swigart sisters, Esther (Rothrock), Rhoda (McCarthy) and Carrie (Frazier) detailing daily life in Elgin, Arizona from 1914 to 1953. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Ranching -- Arizona -- Santa Cruz County | Ranching -- Arizona | Cattle -- Arizona | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona. | Women in the cattle industry 
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49Author:  Corbusier, William Henry, 1844-1930.Add to Favorites
 Title:  Record of William Henry Corbusier, Colonel, U.S. Army Retired, 1924 ead 
 Date(s):  1924 
 Abstract:  Typescript of biographical account and reminiscences about events at posts while serving as surgeon, 1872-1875, and 1884-1888. Includes information about the health conditions of Native Americans and soldiers at the Verde River Indian Agency, San Carlos Apache Indian Agency, and Camp Verde in Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona. | Indians of North America -- Medical care -- Arizona -- History. | Physicians -- Arizona -- History. 
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50Author:  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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51Author:  Ross, Margaret Wheeler, 1867-1953Add to Favorites
 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. Greater Arizona Collection 
 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. 
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52Author:  Arizona Daughters of the Utah PioneersAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Northern Arizona Mormon Pioneers Collection, 1735-2001. ead 
 Date(s):  1735-2001. 
 Abstract:  The Arizona Mormon Pioneer Collection introduces researchers to the family histories of many original settlers in northern Arizona. Eighteen hundred and seventy-six marked the year that the first permanent Mormon settlements appeared in northern Arizona. Traversing the Utah Territory, settlers crossed the Colorado River at Lee's Ferry, and then made their way along the Little Colorado River. From this juncture, hundreds of Mormon settlers built towns, established schools and churches, and fought with locals across the face of the Arizona Territory before they could call it their home. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Mormons--Arizona--History. | Mormons--Colonization--Arizona--History. | Mormon settlements--Arizona. | Family histories--Arizona. | Roads--Arizona--History. | Trails--Arizona--History. | Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona Territory. 
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53Author:  Cram, Cecil EarlAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Cecil Earl Cram Collection, 1870-1940s. ead 
 Date(s):  1870-1940s. 
 Abstract:  The Cecil Earl Cram collection consists of eight oral history interviews conducted by Cram in 1975. The narrators are all people associated with life on the Arizona Strip. Typical themes in the interviews are Mormon settlement, homesteading, ranching, water, grazing, the federal government, and ranch life. 
 Repository:  Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona--Arizona Strip. | Ranch life--Arizona--Arizona Strip. | Mormons--Arizona--Arizona Strip--Interviews. | Mormon settlements--Arizona--Arizona Strip. | Cowboys--Arizona--Arizona Strip--Interviews. | Sheep ranchers--Arizona--Arizona Strip--Interviews. | Dry farming--Arizona--Arizona Strip. 
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54Author:  Ealy, Taylor F. (Taylor Filmore), b. 1848Add to Favorites
 Title:  Taylor F. Ealy family papers, 1854-1937 (bulk 1874-1929) ead 
 Date(s):  1854-1937 (bulk 1874-1929) 
 Abstract:  The collection contains letters, diaries, and writings of Taylor F. Ealy and members of his family. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Sources | Zuni Indians -- History -- 19th century -- Sources | Lincoln County War, 1878 -- Personal narratives | Missionaries -- New Mexico -- Sources | Indians of North America -- New Mexico -- History -- 19th century -- Sources | Migrant agricultural laborers -- Arizona | Freedmen -- Missions -- Indian Territory 
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55Author:  Barney, James Mitchell, 1874-1965Add to Favorites
 Title:  James M. Barney Articles, 1939-1960 ead 
 Date(s):  1939-1960 
 Abstract:  Writings and articles (photocopies) concerning the history of Arizona, ca. 1939-1965, with an emphasis on the Phoenix environs. Topics covered include tragedy and massacres, pioneer tales, historical events in Phoenix and Yuma, ghost and mining stories, as well as colorful accounts of the exploits of local figures. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  American newspapers -- Arizona --Phoenix | Folklore -- Arizona | Frontier and pioneer life -- Arizona -- History -- Sources | Ghost stories, American -- Southwest, New | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- History | Massacres -- Arizona -- History | Pioneers -- Arizona 
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56Author:  Southwestern Mission Research CenterAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Southwestern Mission Research Center records 1965-1994 ead 
 Date(s):  1965-1994 
 Abstract:  This collection contains materials documenting the activities of the Southwestern Mission Research Center (SMRC) from 1965-1994. This collection is comprised of SMRC daily operational documents including; correspondence, business records, conference information, publication information, and tour information. The bulk of the material contains correspondence either to or from Rev. Charles W. Polzer, S.J. focusing on activities of the SMRC. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Indians of North America -- Missions -- Southwest, New | Spanish mission buildings -- Southwest, New. | Explorers – Spain. | Frontier and pioneer life – Arizona | Indians of North America -- Missions -- Southwest, New. | Explorers -- Southwest, New. 
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57Author:  Hammer, Angela HutchinsonAdd to Favorites
 Title:  Papers of Angela Hutchinson Hammer 1917-1952 ead 
 Date(s):  1917-1952 
 Abstract:  Autobiographical reminiscenses, correspondence, and a short story relating to Angela Hammer's life in Arizona. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona. | American newspapers--Arizona. | Journalists--Arizona. | Teachers--Arizona--Biography. | Women editors--Arizona. | Cities and towns--Arizona--History. | Public schools--Arizona--Casa Grande--History. | Public schools--Arizona--Wickerw|x History. 
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58Author:  Giffen, Guy J. (Guy James), 1886-Add to Favorites
 Title:  Six Shooter's Who's Who circa 1950 ead 
 Date(s):  circa 1950 
 Abstract:  Unpublished typescript of Giffen's bibliography of western badmen and peace officers active from 1865 through the 1890s. Lists 362 outlaws/peace officers with approximately 12,300 references. Each person has a brief history followed by citation references. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Criminology -- West (U.S.) -- History -- Bibliography. | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Bibliography. | Outlaws -- West (U.S.) -- Bibliography. | Peace officers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- Bibliography. | Women outlaws -- West (U.S.) -- Bibliography. 
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59Author:  Bennett, Cornelius, 1827-Add to Favorites
 Title:  Papers and photographs of Cornelius Bennett 1872-1915 ead 
 Date(s):  1872-1915 
 Abstract:  Chiefly photographs, along with legal documents, correspondence, and family memorabilia. Cornelius Bennett materials consist of family correspondence and photographs, tax receipts, stock certificates, and indentures. Other legal documents relate to his partnerships in the following companies: Bennett Bros. & Co.; J.T. Bennett & Co.; Bennett, Van Wagenen & Co.; and Bennett and Bailey. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Frontier and pioneer life -- New Mexico -- Silver City -- Sources. | Mines and mineral resources -- New Mexico -- Silver City -- Photographs. | Pioneers -- New Mexico -- Silver City -- Sources. | Prostitutes -- New Mexico -- Silver City -- History -- Photographs. 
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60Author:  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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