Nancy Melvina Foster reminiscences 1871-1921

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Nancy Melvina Foster reminiscences 1871-1921

MS 236


Collection Summary
Creator:	Foster, Nancy Melvina, 1869-1961.
Collection Name:	Nancy Melvina Foster reminiscences
Inclusive Dates:	1871-1921
Physical Description:	.2 linear feet
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.
Collection Number:	MS 236
Language:	Materials are in English.
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/ E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu

Biographical Note

American frontier homesteader.

Scope and Content Note

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.

Arrangement

This collection is organized chronologically.

Restrictions

Restricted because of fragile condition. Patrons must use the photocopy of the manuscript.

Copyright

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Access Terms

Personal Name(s)

Foster, Nancy Melvina, 1869-1961.

Geographic Name(s)

Southwest, New -- History -- 1848-

Subject(s)

Farm life -- California -- History -- Sources.

Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New.

Women pioneers -- Southwest, New -- Biography.

Administrative Information

Credit Line

Nancy Melvina Foster reminiscences (MS 236). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired as gift, 1984.

Processing History

Processed by Staff.