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Anton Mazzanovich Papers, 1885-1934,(bulk 1924-1934)

AZ 015


Collection Summary

Creator: Mazzanovich, Anton
Collection Name:Anton Mazzanovich Papers,
Inclusive Dates: 1885-1934,
Bulk Dates: 1924-1934
Physical Description:1.25 linear ft.
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.
Collection Number:AZ 015
Repository: University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/

Biographical Note

Anton Mazzanovich was an author, soldier, and thespian; he served with Troop F, 6th Cavalry, 1881-1882, in Arizona and New Mexico. Anton was also a stage carpenter and mechanic with New York theater companies.nton Mazzanovich was an author, soldier, and thespian; he served with Troop F, 6th Cavalry, 1881-1882, in Arizona and New Mexico. Anton was also a stage carpenter and mechanic with New York theater companies.


Scope and Content Note

Correspondence, diary, newspaper clippings, articles, theater programs, photographs, and other materials relating to Mazzanovich's experiences in Arizona and New Mexico, and his theatrical activities in New York. Includes the original typescript of a projected work, Southwest Frontier; material relating to his book, Trailing Geronimo, 1926; and several U.S. patents obtained by Mazzanovich for stage and scenery construction, bottles, and streetcars. Theater materials include playbills, programs, and a diary from his 1891-92 theater season tour. Photographs are reprints accumulated for use in Southwest Frontier and are early views of Arizona and New Mexico towns, Apache Indians, Fort Grant, and army life.


Arrangement

This collection is organized into 5 sereis
Series I: Correspondence, 1916-1917, 1924-1934.
Series II: Newspaper clippings, 1925-1934.
Series III: Patents, 1897-1925.
Series IV: Theater materials, 1885-1920.
Series IV: Manuscripts

Restrictions

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for the University of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.


Access Terms

Personal Name(s)
Clum, John P., 1851-1932.
Geronimo, 1829-1909.
Horn, Tom, 1860-1903.

Corporate Name(s)
United States. Army -- Military life -- History.
United States. Army. Cavalry, 6th.

Geographic Name(s)
Arizona -- History, Local -- Photographs.
Arizona -- History, Local -- Photographs.
Southwest, New.

Subject(s)
Apache Indians -- Photographs.
Apache Indians -- Wars.
Cities and towns -- Arizona -- History -- Photographs.
Frontier and pioneer life.
Theater -- United States.


Administrative Information

Credit Line

Papers of Anton Mazzanovich (AZ 015). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.


Container List

Series I: Correspondence, 1916-1917 1924-1934
boxfolder
11 Correspondence 1916-1917
12 United Indian War Veterans., undated
Series II: Newspaper clippings, 1925-1934
boxfolder
13 Clippings
Series III: Patents, 1897-1925
boxfolder
14 Patents
Series IV: Theater materials, 1885-1920
boxfolder
15 Miscellaneous Theatre Material. undated
16 Theatre Programs, 1885-1920
17 Diary and Account Book, 1888-1894
Series V: Manuscripts
boxfolder
18 Trailing Geronimo. undated
19 A Story of the wild and woolly Southwest in the early eighties. undated
boxfolder
21 Southwest frontier - Section 1. undated
22 Southwest frontier – Section 2. undated
23 Southwest frontier (Clifton, AZ photos) – Section 3. undated
24 Southwest frontier – Section 5 (i.e. 4). undated
25 Photographs – Section 1-2. undated
26 Photographs – Section 3. undated
27 Photographs – Section 5 (i.e. 4) undated
28 Photographs – Miscellaneous undated
boxfolder
31 Southwest frontier – Text (parts of Sec.1-3) undated