| 1 | Author: | Conner, Daniel Ellis, 1837-1920 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Daniel Ellis Conner Papers
1954-1964 ead | | | Date(s): | 1954-1964 | | | Abstract: | The Daniel Ellis Conner Papers are comprised of the original Conner manuscript and correspondence regarding its purchase by Arizona State University. The Conner Manuscript is an undated holograph account of Conner's experiences prospecting in the west and travelling with the Walker Party in Arizona in the mid-nineteenth century. | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
2 | Author: | Mitchell, John D. (Jerome Donald), 1879-1967 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | John D. Mitchell Papers
1935-1963 ead | | | Date(s): | 1935-1963 | | | Abstract: | This collection consists of four boxes that contain original artwork published in Mining World and Mining Journal magazines, articles from Mining World, The Mining Journal, and Pay Dirt magazines, and correspondence from John D. Mitchell. | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Greater Arizona Collection | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
8 | Author: | Perrin, E. B. | Requires cookie* | | Title: | E. B. Perrin Collection, 1876-1967. ead | | | Date(s): | 1876-1967. | | | Abstract: | The material contained in this collection concerns matters between members of the Perrin family and their spouses. Edward B. Perrin (1838-1932) was born in Alabama. He was a physician and worked as such during the Civil War. However, after the war, he moved to California, where most of his subsequent entrepreneurial activities took place. Perrin also took some of his entrepreneurial endevors to Ariaona. He acquired lands, sheep, cattle, and mining interests in Arizona, where he owned about 400,000 acres. The bulk of the papers in this collection represent a portion of his Arizona activities. | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives Department. | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources--Arizona. | Mines and mineral resources--Southwest, New. | Land titles--Registration and transfer--Arizona. | Land titles--Registration and transfer--California. | Land tenure--Arizona. | Sheep ranches--Arizona. | Actions and defenses--Arizona. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
11 | Author: | Luhrs family | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Luhrs Family Papers
1804-1997
1880-1978 ead | | | Date(s): | 1804-1997 | | | Abstract: | The Luhrs Family Papers house correspondence, legal documents, financial records, real estate records, blueprints, ledgers, and other materials documenting the Luhrs family's emigration from Germany to the United States and life and work in Phoenix, Arizona. Among the subjects represented are real estate holdings; construction and administration of the Commercial Hotel (later known as the Hotel Luhrs), the Luhrs Building, the Luhrs Central Building, the Luhrs Tower, the Luhrs Arcade, and the Luhrs Parking Center; George Luhrs Sr.'s business partnership with Newell Herrick; agricultural and mining enterprises; such fraternal organizations as the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, the El Zaribah Shrine, the Free and Accepted Masons, the Knights Templar, the Royal Arch Masons, and the Rotary Club; George Luhrs Jr.'s and Arthur Luhrs' education in the Phoenix public schools and at Stanford University; George Luhrs Jr.'s and A. C. Taylor's military service, including service in World War I; and family members' private lives. | | | Repository: | Arizona State University Library
Greater Arizona Collection | | | Subjects: | Commercial buildings -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Hotels -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona | Office buildings -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Real estate development -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Real estate investment -- Arizona -- Phoenix | World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, American | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
16 | Author: | Tappan, Joseph Bean | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Joseph Bean and Laura Tappan Collection, 1835-1949. ead | | | Date(s): | 1835-1949. | | | Abstract: | The Joseph Bean and Laura Tappan collection consists of
correspondence, pictures, and other papers of Joseph Bean Tappan (1858-1933) of
Flagstaff, Ariz., which relate to his activities as a sheep rancher and as mine
developer in La Paz County, Ariz., to his battles over water rights, and to his family
in Gilmanton, N.H. It also includes correspondence, pictures and other papers of
Tappan's wife, Laura Fulton Tappan (1849-1933), which relate to her career as a
kindergarten teacher at Flagstaff, Ariz., and to members of her family, the Fultons and
Howards, in Baltimore, Md., and Zanesville, Ohio. | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department. | | | Subjects: | Sheep ranchers--Arizona. | Miners--Arizona. | Ranchers' spouses--Arizona. | Kindergarten teachers--Arizona. | Women teachers--Arizona--Flagstaff. | Cotton farmers--Arizona. | Women farmers--Arizona. | Farmers--Arizona. | Oral history. | Genealogy. | Mines and mineral resources--Arizona. | Mines and mineral resources--Arizona--La Paz
County. | Orchards--Arizona. | Farms--Arizona. | Farms--Arizona--Phoenix. | Sheep ranches--Arizona. | Sheep ranches--Arizona--La Paz County. | Cotton growing--Arizona. | Cotton growing--Arizona--Phoenix. | Citrus fruit industry--Arizona. | Citrus fruit industry--Arizona--Phoenix. | Water rights--Arizona. | Pets--Arizona. | Ponies--Arizona. | Agriculture--Arizona. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
17 | Author: | Babbitt, George, 1900-1980 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | George Babbitt Jr. Papers, ca. 1890-1970 ead | | | Date(s): | ca. 1890-1970 | | | Abstract: | The George Babbitt Jr. papers consists mostly of various
government reports, pamphlet, maps and clippings that have a western or southwestern
focus -- specifically including water development and Native American issues. Some of
Babbitt's personal correspondence, notebooks and manuscript material can also be found
in the collection. The collection has a large amount of primary material that Babbitt
collection, such as hotel registers, court dockets and other related material from
Coconino County. | | | Repository: | Cline Library. Special Collections and Archives
Department. | | | Subjects: | Indians of North America--Southwest, New. | Dams--Arizona. | Dams--Nevada. | Rivers--Arizona. | Water resources development--Arizona. | Cities and towns--Arizona. | Parks--Arizona. | Cities and towns--Southwest, New. | Parks--Southwest, New. | Mines and mineral resources--Arizona. | Cattle trade--Arizona. | Hotels--Arizona. | County courts--Arizona. | Pioneers--Arizona--Flagstaff--Interviews. | Pioneers--Arizona--Flagstaff--Portraits. | Pioneers--Arizona--Oak Creek
Canyon--Portraits. | Buildings--Arizona--Prescott--Pictorial
works. | Dwellings--Arizona. | Dwellings--Arizona--Flagstaff. | Parades--Arizona. | Commercial buildings--Arizona. | Commercial buildings--Arizona--Flagstaff. | Railroad stations--Arizona. | Railroad stations--Arizona--Flagstaff. | Church buildings--Arizona. | Church buildings--Arizona--Flagstaff. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
19 | Author: | Arizona State University Libraries. Department of Archives and Special Collections | Requires cookie* | | 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. | Mexican Americans -- Political activity | Mexican Americans -- Civil rights | High school students -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Education, Bilingual | Agricultural laborers | Migrant labor | Housing -- Arizona | Mexican Americans--History | Minorities -- Study and teaching | Education | Communication | Mexico. Treaties, etc. United States, 1848 February 2 | Mexican War, 1846-1848 | Mexican Americans -- Civil rights | Mexican American families -- Arizona -- Phoenix | Mexican American families | Mexican American families | Education | Curriculum planning | Education, Elementary | Schools | Southwest, New -- History | Education, Bilingual | English language | Spanish language | Airlines -- United States | Mexican Americans -- Civil rights | Mexican Americans -- Social conditions | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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