MS 751
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Collection Summary | |
| Creator: | Various creators |
| Collection Name: | Small manuscripts collection, |
| Inclusive Dates: | circa 1637-2015 |
| Physical Description: | 15 Linear Feet |
| Abstract: | This collection consists of small mansucript collections. Individual collections are small, often focusing on a smaller topic or type of material. This collection is ongoing. |
| Collection Number: | MS 751 |
| Language: | English and Spanish. |
| 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 |
This collection consists of small mansucript collections. Individual collections are small, often focusing on a smaller topic or type of material. This collection is ongoing. Items have been described on the series level, as well as at the item level to help identify materials.
There are no restrictions on this collection.
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from theowner 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.
Small manuscripts collection (MS 751). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries
Processed by Michelle Nicole Boyer-Kelly and Lisa Duncan in 2021. Additions to this collection are ongoing.
| Series I: Frank Springer collection, circa 1923-1928 | |||||||||||
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| Frank Springer was a noted attorney for the Maxwell Land Grant Company, and later, president. He also represented the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Company. This collection includes materials related to Lew Wallace Springer, Frank's father. The collection also includes a privately printed book titled "Legal, Literary, and Scientific Activities of Frank Springer" which includes notes, memoranda, photographs, and newspaper clippings bound amongst its pages. Springer resided in New Mexico. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 1 | Lew Wallace Springer, 1925-1928 | |||||||||
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| Materials related to Lt. Lew Wallace Springer of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Lew Wallace Springer fought in the battle of Chateau Thierry in France, 1918. He returned to the US after the war in 1919, but passed away after an airplane crash in 1928. Materials in this folder include one photograph, several newspaper clippings, and correspondence regarding Lew Wallace's death. | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | Legal, Literary, and Scientific Activities of Frank Springer book, circa 1923 | |||||||||
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| Series II: Fort Bowie collection, 1867, 1929-1951 | |||||||||||
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| The Fort Bowie collection includes materials related to Fort Bowie that were transferred from Northern Arizona University to the University of Arizona. Materials include a photocopy of a letter written by J. P. Widney, officer, stationed at Fort Bowie in 1867. The collection also includes reports on various mines in southern Arizona. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 3 | J. P. Widney letter from Fort Bowie, Arizona (photocopy), 1867 | |||||||||
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| Photocopy of letter written by officer J. P. Widney. Widney was stationed in Fort Bowie, Arizona in 1867. Original letter was written in cursive. Also included is a typed copy of the letter that was later printed in Kiva, vol. 30, no. 3, Feb. 1965. | |||||||||||
| 1 | 4 | Reports on mines, 1929-1951 | |||||||||
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| Reports on various mines, mostly located in southern Arizona. Mines discussed include Schneider Mountain Mine located in Banner Mining District, Gold Bullion Mine, and Jupiter Mine in the Baboquivari Mining District. | |||||||||||
| Series III: Japanese theater programs collection, 1870-1927 | |||||||||||
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| This collection includes several Japanese theater programs and one theater scrapbook. Materials were donated by T. E. Hanley. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 5 | Japanese theater programs, 1883-1927 | |||||||||
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| 16 Japanese theater programs. Programs are fragile, handle with care. | |||||||||||
| 1 | 6 | T. E. Hanley theater scrapbook, 1874-1885 | |||||||||
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| Series IV: Southwest history collection, 1911-1976 | |||||||||||
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| This series includes articles, manuscripts, drawings, and notes about Arizona landmarks and pioneers of the area. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 7 | Land Marks of the Old Pueblo for Arizona Land Title and Trust Company, 1951 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 8 | Article by Rev. R. S. Beal, First Methodist Church, Daily Citizen, October 27, 1929 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 9 | Listing of Citizen features, 1950-1951 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 10 | The Trail Boss by Leslie Ernenwein, undated | |||||||||
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| 1 | 11 | "Arizona Album Notes" made by Lew McCleneghan, December 14, 1950-September 11, 1951 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 12 | Jones, Ruth Evelyn. Awo Tahm Ha Agha: A Collection of Papago Indian Legends , August 1, 1946 | |||||||||
| 1 | 13 | Travel journal of W. B. Prince, 1911 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 14 | Oral history of Marshall Johnson (1895--), 1977 | |||||||||
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| Series V: Brandis-Graham Mexican Revolution collection, 1903-1949 | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
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| This collection contains information on the Mexican Revolution, especially information on the Brandis-Graham family's involvement. The collection includes correspondence, notes, articles, publications, photographs, and other small documents. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 15 | Correspondence, 1903-1949 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 16 | Mexican Revolution, undated | |||||||||
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| 1 | 17 | Mexican Revolution -- Eyewitness accounts, 1911-1913 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 18 | Mining and consular life in Mexico, 1911-1936 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 19 | Miscellaneous, 1908-1923 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 20 | Notes, undated | |||||||||
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| 1 | 21 | Notes -- Tarahumera Indians, undated | |||||||||
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| 1 | 22 | Notes -- 1001 Things about Mexico, undated | |||||||||
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| 1 | 23 | Personal business affairs and genealogy , 1932-1955 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 24 | Photographs, undated | |||||||||
| 1 | 25 | Writings -- "Weekly Report on Matters Relating to Central Powers", March 4, 1918 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 26 | Writings -- "El Angelito" by Annette von Brandis Graham, undated | |||||||||
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| 1 | 27 | Writings -- Miscellaneous, undated | |||||||||
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| Series VI: Police Record, Department of the Interior, U.S. Indian Service, 1919-1922 | |||||||||||
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| Police records from the Department of the Interior, US Indian Service, ranngig from 1919-1922. The record contains daily police cases. Each record includes the date, a brief summary of the event, and name(s) of individuals involved including police and citizens. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 28 | Police record book, 1919-1922 | |||||||||
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| Series VII: Virginia Rice collection, circa 1970s-1980s | |||||||||||
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| This series includes materials donated to Special Collections by Virginia Rice. Materials include items related to Fort Whipple, the Desert Caballeros, Arizona agriculture, and includes interview and oral history transcripts. Materials are arranged alphabetically. | |||||||||||
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| 1 | 29 | An interview with Frederick K. Steiner, 1974 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 30 | An interview with Gail Irwin Gardner, 1974 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 31 | Correspondence, 2001 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 32 | Desert Caballeros booklet, Orejana Bull, Gail I. Gardner, undated | |||||||||
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| 1 | 33 | Rice, Virginia. "The Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station...", 1978 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 34 | Voices of Yavapai. An interview with Herbert V. Young, 1974 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 35 | Voices of Yavapai. An interview with Lucy Turley Bates, 1974 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 36 | Whipple, Arizona centennial booklet, 1964 | |||||||||
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| Series VIII: William Hubbard scrapbook, 1981 | |||||||||||
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| This series includes a retirement scrapbook given to William Hubbard upon his retirement. Includes original photographs of LPL staff and facilities. Compiled by Nancy Lebofsky. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 1 | Scrapbook, 1981 | |||||||||
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| Series IX: PaperWorks collection, 2001-2011 | |||||||||||
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| This series includes materials related to PaperWorks, the Sonoran Collective for Paper and Book Artists. Materials include catalogs, published bulletins, membership directories, published quarterlies, and some examples of paper book art. Materials have been arranged alphabetically. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 2 | Bound and Unbound catalog, 2005 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 3 | Marjorie Coffey, Coffey Grounds Press, undated | |||||||||
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| 2 | 4 | PaperWorks bulletin, 2001 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 5 | PaperWorks calendars and workshops, 2005 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 6 | PaperWorks membership directory, 2004-2005 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 7 | PaperWorks membership forms, undated | |||||||||
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| 2 | 8 | PaperWorks publication, volume 2, issues 1-4, 2001-2002 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 9 | PaperWorks publication, volume 3, issues 1-4, 2002-2003 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 10 | PaperWorks publication, volume 4, issues 1-3, 2003-2004 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 11 | PaperWorks publication, volume 5, issues 1-4, 2004-2005 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 12 | PaperWorks publication, volume 6, issues 2-4, 2005-2006 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 13 | PaperWorks publication, volume 7, issues 1-3, 2006-2007 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 14 | PaperWorks publication, volume 8, issues 2-3, 2007-2008 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 15 | PaperWorks publication, volume 11, issue 2, 2011 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 16 | PaperWorks sample, undated | |||||||||
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| 2 | 17 | Tucson Book Arts Guild, July 2003 | |||||||||
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| 5 | 2-3 | Oversize: PaperWorks posters (2), undated | |||||||||
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| Series X: Diary from Cascade, Iowa, circa 1900-1920 | |||||||||||
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| Small diary from Cascade, Iowa, circa 1900-1920. Diary was purchased by donor, Fred Runk, at a swapmeet for 10 cents. Diary contains handwritten pages, approximately 50, of a woman named Sadie. Diary discusses her daily household duties and activities. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 18 | Diary, circa 1900-1920 | |||||||||
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| Series XI: Robert Steere diary, 1852 | |||||||||||
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| Diary of Robert Steere. Holographic manuscript travel-diary of a trip taken by Robert Steere in 1852 by camel with Bedouin guides from Cairo, through parts of Saudi Arabia and into what is now Israel. Robert Steere was born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1822 and worked as a businessman and clergyman in Tennessee. He passed away in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1899. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 19 | Diary, 1852 | |||||||||
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| Series XII: Scottish letterbook, 1637-1641 | |||||||||||
| Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic | |||||||||||
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| Scottish letterbook donated to the library by Mrs. Anne Bastress. Book is approximately 340 pages. Fragile, handle with care. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 20 | Scottish letterbook, 1637-1641 | |||||||||
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Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic
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| Series XIII: Bibliophile Society collection, 1908-1920 | |||||||||||
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| Bibliophile Society materials, including correspondence, publications, facsimiles, receipts, and a small scrapbook. The materials in this collection were collected by Henry Howard Harper (1871-1953). Harper was a founding member of the Bibliophile Society, which aimed to promote fine book making. They also published books, bound books, and did other book-related work for members. Books published by the group were for "members only" and they capped membership at 500 individuals. Harper sat as the first, and only, Treasurer, participating from 1901 until the demise of the group in the 1930s. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 21 | Correspondence, 1908-1910 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 22 | The Functions of the Book Club address by Henry Harper, 1908 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 23 | The Letters of Charles Lamb , 1905 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 24 | The Little Boys Soliloquy , 1920 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 25 | Receipts, facsimile from Mary Lamb, and George Moreland notes, 1908 | |||||||||
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| 2 | 26 | Scrapbook, undated | |||||||||
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| Series XIV: Student Association of University of Arizona, 1904-1911 | |||||||||||
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| This series includes the constitution and bylaws, resolutions, lists of elected officers, and minutes of meetings of the first student body organization at the University of Arizona. There are no entries for years 1905-1907. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 27 | Student Association of the University of Arizona records, 1904-1911 | |||||||||
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| Series XV: William E. Bigglestone papers, 1954-1991 | |||||||||||
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| The William E. Bigglestone papers include research materials related to several books about Tucson history. Topics include the Bufano bench, Tucson's war dead and Tucson Musicians' Association Local 771. William E. Bigglestone graduated from the University of Arizona in 1949 and Stanford in 1953. He worked at several archives including as the first archivist for Oberlin College. After retiring he returned to Tucson in 1987. He wrote several books about Oberlin College history and Tucson history. He died February 20, 2016. | |||||||||||
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| 2 | 28 | Bufano bench, 1989 | |||||||||
| 2 | 29 | Bufano bench/Freeman Memorial, 1989 | |||||||||
| 2 | 30 | Tucson Musicians' Association Constitution and By-laws, 1954-1973 | |||||||||
| 2 | 31 | Tucson Musicians' Association directories, 1967-1986 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 1 | Tucson Musicians' Association Local 771, 1962-1985 | |||||||||
| 3 | 2 | Tucson's Dead of the Korean War Era, 1990 | |||||||||
| 3 | 3 | Tucsonans who died in Service in World War II, 1991 | |||||||||
| Series XVI: "Spines in the Sun", 1931 | |||||||||||
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| Original manuscript titled "Spines in the Sun" by William Ross Halliday, Jr., authored in 1931. The manuscript is 37 pages and includes 29 original photographs, illustrations, and maps. This was a paper for Halliday's English Composition course for pre-med majors at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. The paper discusses cacti of the Salt River Valley. | |||||||||||
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| 3 | 4 | "Spines in the Sun" by William Ross Halliday, Jr., 1931 | |||||||||
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| Series XVII: "Battle at Oak Creek", 1975 | |||||||||||
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| This series includes materials related to Bill West's novel "Battle at Oak Creek." The collection contains an original manuscript, a published version of the manuscript, and photographs that were used in the book. Bill West was a teacher and US Forest Service enforcement officer. The purpose of his book is to "create in the public and even greater passion toward the preservation of Oak Creek Canyon." | |||||||||||
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| 3 | 5 | West, Bill. "Battle at Oak Creek" original manuscript, 1975 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 6 | West, Bill. "Battle at Oak Creek" photographs, circa 1975 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 7 | West, Bill. "Battle at Oak Creek" published book, 1975 | |||||||||
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| Series XVIII: George Dunlap Carr papers, 1880-1883 | |||||||||||
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| The George Dunlap Carr papers include photographs including 2 tintypes as well as 10 letters written by Carr to his family describing his travels and work. Also included are miscellaneous receipts and notes. George Dunlap Carr was born in Indiana and attended Barnett Academy in Charlestown but moved to Colorado for health reasons. He worked for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company in New Mexico and Colorado and later for the El Paso Gold Mining Company. Transcripts of the correspondence is available. | |||||||||||
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| 3 | 8 | Correspondence, 1880-1883 | |||||||||
| 3 | 9 | Photographs, undated | |||||||||
| Series XIX: Kenneth Parker manuscript, 1948 | |||||||||||
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| This series includes the manuscript "An Analysis of Range Problems in the Southwest" by Kenneth Parker, 1948. | |||||||||||
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| 3 | 10 | Parker, Kenneth. "An Analysis of Range Problems in the Southwest", 1948 | |||||||||
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| Series XX: William Graebner manuscript, 1976 | |||||||||||
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| This collection contains the manuscript "Coal Mining Safety in the Progressive Period: The Political Economy of Reform" by William Graebner, 1976. The 368 page manuscript is a typescript photocopy. | |||||||||||
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| 3 | 11 | Graebner, William. "Coal Mining Safety in the Progressive Period: The Political Economy of Reform" part 1, 1976 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 12 | Graebner, William. "Coal Mining Safety in the Progressive Period: The Political Economy of Reform" part 2, 1976 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 13 | Graebner, William. "Coal Mining Safety in the Progressive Period: The Political Economy of Reform" part 3, 1976 | |||||||||
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| Series XXI: Student Library Association of Arizona records, 1959-1973 | |||||||||||
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| This series includes the records of the Student Library Association of Arizona. The organization was fostered and sponsored by the Arizona State Library Association, School of Libraries Division. Membership was open to student library assistants in seven high schools. Items within the collection are arranged alphabetically. | |||||||||||
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| 3 | 14 | Constitution, 1960-1969 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 15 | Convention minutes and programs, 1959-1968 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 16 | Correspondence and notes, 1959-1964 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 17 | Executive Board, membership, 1959-1969 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 18 | Executive Board, minutes, 1961-1973 | |||||||||
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| 3 | 19 | Newsletters, 1961-1968 | |||||||||
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| Series XXII: Jacinto Caamaño collection, 1972, undated | |||||||||||
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| The Jacinto Caamaño collection includes photocopies of Jacinto Caamaño diaries located in the Archivo General de la Nación, Mexico. Also included are copies of a published translation of the diaries as well as biographical materials. Jacinto Caamaño was a Spanish naval explorer who explored the coast of Canada and Alaska. Materials are in Spanish and English. | |||||||||||
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| 3 | 20 | Biographical Sketches, 1972, undated | |||||||||
| 3 | 21 | Diary, 1790-1791 | |||||||||
| 3 | 22 | Diary, 1972 | |||||||||
| 3 | 23 | Diary translation, 1938 | |||||||||
| Series XXIII: Dorothy Parker manuscript, undated | |||||||||||
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| This series includes page proofs of the manuscript "Enough Rope," authored by Dorothy Parker. Dorothy Parker, nee Rothschild, is the fourth and last child of Jacob Henry Rothschild and Annie Eliza (Marston) Rothschild. Dorothy went on to become a writer, selling her work to both Vogue and Vanity Fair in her early years. The novel Enough Rope was published in 1926 and became a bestseller. | |||||||||||
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| 3 | 24 | "Enough Rope" manuscript, undated | |||||||||
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| Series XXIV: Trade Unions of Arizona, 1946-1981 | |||||||||||
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| This series includes roughly 100 printed pamphlets containing trade union information, mainly union contracts, for Arizona trade unions and companies. Some materials are arranged by company name (for example, Anaconda Company or Tucson Gas and Electric Company) whereas other materials are arranged by trade union name (for example, International Union of Operating Engineers). Additional trade unions are not noted in the finding aid but have contracts with companies listed (for example, United Steel Workers of America). Items in this series are arranged alphabetically. | |||||||||||
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| 4 | 1 | American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, 1968-1981 | |||||||||
| 4 | 2 | American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO), 1968-1974 | |||||||||
| 4 | 3 | Anaconda Company, undated | |||||||||
| 4 | 4 | Apache Powder Company, 1968 | |||||||||
| 4 | 5 | Arizona Consolidated Masonry and Plastering Contractors Association, 1955 | |||||||||
| 4 | 6 | Arizona Contractors, undated | |||||||||
| 4 | 7 | Arizona Master Labor Agreement and Wage Scales, 1965 | |||||||||
| 4 | 8 | Arizona Pipe Trades, 1972 | |||||||||
| 4 | 9 | Arizona State Committee on Political Education, 1961 | |||||||||
| 4 | 10 | Arizona Steel Field Erectors Association, undated | |||||||||
| 4 | 11 | Armour Co., 1970 | |||||||||
| 4 | 12 | Duval Corporation, 1968-1974 | |||||||||
| 4 | 13 | Fireboard Corporation, 1966 | |||||||||
| 4 | 14 | Fraternal Order of Police, 1970, 1973 | |||||||||
| 4 | 15 | Hughes Aircraft Company, 1966-1973 | |||||||||
| 4 | 16 | Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company, 1974 | |||||||||
| 4 | 17 | International Union of Operating Engineers, 1965-1970 | |||||||||
| 4 | 18 | Laborers International Union of Public Employees, 1979-1980 | |||||||||
| 4 | 19 | Magma Copper Company, 1971-1974 | |||||||||
| 4 | 20 | Maricopa Union Label and Service, 1961, undated | |||||||||
| 4 | 21 | Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc. , undated | |||||||||
| 4 | 22 | Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, 1968, undated | |||||||||
| 4 | 23 | Phelps Dodge, 1968-1974 | |||||||||
| 4 | 24 | Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, 1979-1981 | |||||||||
| 4 | 25 | Phoenix Typographical Union, 1958-1961 | |||||||||
| 4 | 26 | Pima Mining Company, 1971-1974 | |||||||||
| 4 | 27 | Plumbing and Air Conditioning Contractors of Arizona, undated | |||||||||
| 4 | 28 | Reynolds Metals Company, 1971-1974 | |||||||||
| 4 | 29 | Sheet Metal Workers International Association, 1971-1974 | |||||||||
| 4 | 30 | Southwest Forest Industries, 1969-1973 | |||||||||
| 4 | 31 | Southwestern Typographical Conference, 1949-1971 | |||||||||
| 4 | 32 | Star Citizen Chapel bylaws, 1962 | |||||||||
| 4 | 33 | Tucson Musicians Association, 1968 | |||||||||
| 4 | 34 | Tucson Gas and Electric Company, 1970-1973 | |||||||||
| 4 | 35 | Tucson Printing Pressmen, 1969 | |||||||||
| 4 | 36 | Tucson Typographical Union, 1946-1970 | |||||||||
| Series XXV: Spherics by Thomas Elliot, circa 1817 | |||||||||||
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| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes the manuscript "Spherics: the Chief Properties of the Sphere," possibly authored by Thomas Elliot, circa 1871. Boards are loose and there is damage to the spine. Stamped 1817 inside of the book and there is an inscription to "Ms. T. Elliot Abey, to Joseph L. Elliot from Thomas R. W. Elliot, son of the above Mrs. Elliot, April 6, 1876." | |||||||||||
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| 4 | 37 | Spherics: The Chief Properties of the Sphere , circa 1817 | |||||||||
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| Series XXVI: San Antonio Copper Company correspondence, 1925-1930 | |||||||||||
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| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes correspondence from the San Antonio Copper Company. A majority of the correspondence discusses the closure and sale of the San Antonio Copper Company properties in San Antonio de la Huerta, Sonora, Mexico. The company was formed in 1908 under Arizona Laws and held its main office in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Work at the mine stopped in 1912 due to conflicts in the area during the Mexican Revolution. Items are arranged chronologically. | |||||||||||
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| 4 | 38 | Correspondence, 1925-1926 | |||||||||
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English
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| 4 | 39 | Correspondence, 1927 | |||||||||
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| 4 | 40 | Correspondence, 1928 | |||||||||
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| 4 | 41 | Correspondence, 1929 | |||||||||
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| 4 | 42 | Correspondence, 1930 | |||||||||
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| Series XXVII: Administration principal del Timbre, San Luis Potosí ledger, 1899-1901 | |||||||||||
| Spanish; Castilian | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series contains one principal administration ledger from El Timbre mine in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. El Timbre mine has an elevation of 1230 meters and is situated southeast of El Guayabo and east of Arroyo el Muerto. San Luis Potosí is known for its rich silver mines. | |||||||||||
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| 5 | 1 | Ledger from El Timbre mine, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, 1899-1901 | |||||||||
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Spanish; Castilian
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| Series XXVIII: Pine Grove Ranch ledgers, 1930-1948 | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes financial ledgers from Pine Grove Ranch. The ranch was run by the Otto family and was located just outside of Claypool, New Mexico. The ledgers include financial information, inventories, cash book information, some contract information, and a few journal entries. Items are arranged chronologically. | |||||||||||
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| 6 | 1 | Financial ledger and inventory, 1930-1943 | |||||||||
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| 6 | 2 | Financial ledger, cash book, journal, and inventory, 1930-1943 | |||||||||
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| 6 | 3 | Financial ledger, 1942-1948 | |||||||||
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| Series XXIX: Arizona Consolidated Development Company ledger, circa 1900-1910 | |||||||||||
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| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes a scrapbook/ledger about the Arizona Consolidated Development Company. Two stock certificates are included in the ledger and have come loose from the binding. | |||||||||||
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| 6 | 4 | Scrapbook and ledger, circa 1900-1910 | |||||||||
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| Series XXX: John Creasy manuscripts, undated | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes several manuscripts by author John Creasy. John Creasy (September 17, 1908--June 9, 1973) was born in Southfields, Surrey, England but would later go on to spend half of his time in Arizona. He published over 600 books in his lifetime, including many under 20 various pen names, most of which were mystery or crime thrillers. Materials in this collection consist of typescript manuscripts, most of which include various edits. Items are arranged alphabetically. | |||||||||||
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| 6 | 5 | Creasy, John. The Depths, manuscript edits, undated | |||||||||
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| 6 | 6 | Creasy, John. Guild of Innocence, manuscript edits, undated | |||||||||
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| 6 | 7 | Creasy, John. A Shadow of Death, manuscript edits, undated | |||||||||
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| 6 | 8 | Creasy, John. A Shadow of Death, manuscript edits, undated | |||||||||
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| 6 | 9 | Creasy, John. The Sleep, manuscript edits, undated | |||||||||
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| 6 | 10 | Creasy, John. Sly as a Serpent, manuscript edits, undated | |||||||||
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| 6 | 11 | Creasy, John. So Young to Burn (West), manuscript edits, undated | |||||||||
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| 6 | 12 | Creasy, John. The Tuff and the Golden Boy, manuscript edits, undated | |||||||||
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| Series XXXI: Friendship book of George Collen, 1893-1897 | |||||||||||
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| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| Student 'friendship' book belonging to George Collen. Friendship books were books in which friends would write notes, memories, doodles, etc., for friends to keep with them. This friendship book begins at Institute Garnier, October 16, 1893. Inscriptions are in French, German, etc. | |||||||||||
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| 6 | 13 | Friendship book of George Collen, 1893-1897 | |||||||||
| Series XXXII: Friendship book of Julia, 1878-1883 | |||||||||||
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| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| Friendship book belonging to a woman named Julia from Chicago, Illinois. Friendship books were books in which friends would write notes, memories, doodles, etc., for friends to keep with them. Book cover has vase, flowers, birds, and is hand embossed with a floral design on the back cover. | |||||||||||
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| 6 | 14 | Friendship book of Julia, 1878-1883 | |||||||||
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English
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| Series XXXIII: University of Arizona employee photographs, undated | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes several photographs of University of Arizona employees and buildings. These materials were found in an anonymous collection and their origin is unknown. Items are organized by type of photograph and then alphabetically. | |||||||||||
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| 7 | 1 | Printed photographs, undated | |||||||||
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English
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| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| The following subjects are included in this folder: | |||||||||||
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Dean Nelson
Dean Stairs
Dr. Hugh Odishaw, earth sciences
Dr. Rene Maness, BPA
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| 7 | 1 | Transparency slide photographs, undated | |||||||||
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English
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| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| The following subjects are included in this folder: | |||||||||||
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Buildings
Dean Joseph Livermore
Fred Snowden
Gordon H. Geiger
Gubser
Joseph Newman
Miscellaneous
Wendland
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| Series XXXIV: Galley proofs, 1953, 1955 | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes unpublished galley proofs of two novels. These galley proofs belonged to Ruth and Robert Chasteney. Proofs are fragile in nature. Items have been arranged alphabetically by author. | |||||||||||
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| 7 | 2 | Forester, C. S. The Good Shepherd , 1955 | |||||||||
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| 7 | 3 | Michener, James A. The Bridges at Toko-Ri , 1953 | |||||||||
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English
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| Series XXXV: Gene Fowler manuscripts, circa 1940s | |||||||||||
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| This series includes several manuscripts authored by Gene Fowler (March 8, 1890-July 2, 1960). Fowler worked as a journalist, author, and screenwriter. He had three children with his wife, Agnes Hubbard, including son Gene Fowler Jr. who was a noted Hollywood film editor. Fowler worked at the New York Daily Mirror, New York Evening Journal, New York American, The Morning Telegraph, and was also a newspaper syndication manager for other clients. His third novel, The Great Mouthpiece, is about William J. Fallon, an attorney, and from this novel, he became a Hollywood screenwriter. He worked on several infamous projects, including the 1935 adaptation of Call of the Wild and the 1941 reimagining of Billy the Kid. Fowler passed away in 1960 in Los Angeles after a heart attack. | |||||||||||
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| 7 | 4 | Confessions of a Celluloid-Eater , undated | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 5 | The Finest Hour , undated | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 6 | Fowler's First Meeting with Jack, drafts 1 and 2, undated | |||||||||
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| 7 | 7 | The Great Mouth Piece: A Life Story of William Fallon , undated | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 8 | Half-a-Deck Harrigan , 1942 | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 9 | Terry and the Stars , 1942 | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 10 | The Lewis Bay Goes Down , undated | |||||||||
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| 7 | 11 | Unidentified manuscript, undated | |||||||||
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English
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| Series XXXVI: Arivaca school ledger, 1889-1897 | |||||||||||
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| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series consists of a school attendance ledger from Arivaca School, located in Pima County, Arizona. The ledger covers attendance dates from 1889-1893 and 1896-1897. The ledger also includes a few loose bills. | |||||||||||
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| 7 | 12 | Arivaca school ledger, 1889-1897 | |||||||||
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English
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| Series XXXVII: Hispanic Professional Action Committee (HPAC) records, 1996-2010 | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes agendas, bylaws, strategic plans, board member information, membership records, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and additional information related to the Hispanic Professional Action Committee (HPAC). HPAC supports Hispanic professionals through awards, events, and other program. Materials are arranged alphabetically. | |||||||||||
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| 7 | 13 | Awards, 2000-2010 | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 14 | Brochures and programs, 2008 | |||||||||
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| 7 | 15 | By-laws, action plan, 1999-2007 | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 16 | Committees, 2008 | |||||||||
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| 7 | 17 | Correspondence, 2000-2008 | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 18 | Estrella Leadership Institute, 2010 | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 19 | Executive Board materials, undated | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 20 | Forms, undated | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 21 | Membership directories, 1999-2003 | |||||||||
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| 7 | 22 | Membership forms (blank), undated | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 23 | Minutes, 2007-2009 | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 24 | Newsletter, 1998 | |||||||||
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English
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| 7 | 25 | Projects, 1999-2000 | |||||||||
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| 7 | 26 | Strategic planning, 1996-2005 | |||||||||
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| Series XXXVIII: Sam J. Mansfeld pocketbook, circa 1910-1925 | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| Pocketbook belonging to Sam J. Mansfeld. The pocketbook is 4x2.5 inches and contains track and field records, temperature notes, car racing information, shooting matches, and newspaper clippings. | |||||||||||
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| 7 | 27 | Sam J. Mansfeld pocketbook , circa 1910-1925 | |||||||||
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English
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| Series XXXIX: Tucson letters from a young leftist, 1962-1963 | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series contains letters from Cheryl Goodwin written to Robin Rosenberg. Cheryl Goodwin was a member of the International Students Club at the University of Arizona. The letters to Rosenberg discuss Goodwin's experiences with other students and individuals. There are a total of four letters within the collection, arranged chronologically. | |||||||||||
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| 7 | 28 | Tucson letters from a young leftist, 1962-1963 | |||||||||
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English
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| Series XL: Dr. Robert Bechtel papers, 1986-2006 | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes the personal papers of Dr. Robert Bechtel (1932-2018), most of which refer to the Biosphere II project in Tucson, Arizona. Bechtel was hired as a consultant at the Biosphere/Biosphere II. His papers include notes, project data, correspondence, and other materials related to his work at the Biosphere II center. Items are arranged alphabetically following original order. | |||||||||||
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| 7 | 29 | Biosphere Columbia, 1996-1999 | |||||||||
| 7 | 30 | Biosphere Data, 1993 | |||||||||
| 7 | 31 | Biosphere II (1 of 2), 1993-2006 | |||||||||
| 7 | 32 | Biosphere II (2 of 2), 1993-1998 | |||||||||
| 7 | 33 | Space Biosphere, 1986-2002 | |||||||||
| 7 | 34 | Walford article, 1995-1996 | |||||||||
| Series XLI: Club Iris collection, 1947-2001 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes materials related to Club Iris, a Mexican teen boys club in Bisbee, Arizona. The club was founded by teenage boys with "the purpose of being better citizens in the community." Founded in 1947, the first meeting was held on Saturday, September 13, 1947 with approximately 45 teenage boys and girls. Materials related to two plays the Iris Club staged, "Los Dos Hermanos" and "Yo Maté a Rosita Alvírez" are also included in the collection. | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 8 | 1 | Club Iris annual booklet, 1947 | |||||||||
| 8 | 2 | Club Iris annual booklet, 1948 | |||||||||
| 8 | 3 | Constitution, 1947 | |||||||||
| 8 | 4 | Events, planning, 1974-1997 | |||||||||
| 8 | 5 | History by Adalberto M. Guerrero, undated | |||||||||
| 8 | 6 | Iris News newsletters, 1948-1949 | |||||||||
| 8 | 7 | Legacy and reunion, 1996-2001 | |||||||||
| 8 | 8 | Los Dos Hermanos, 1950 | |||||||||
| 8 | 9 | Newspaper clippings, 1970-1995 | |||||||||
| 8 | 10 | Photographs, undated | |||||||||
| 8 | 11 | Signature booklet, undated | |||||||||
| 8 | 12 | Yo Maté a Rosita Alvírez, undated | |||||||||
| Series XLII: William H. Brown photos of University of Arizona campus, circa 1957 | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Biographical / Historical | |||||||||||
| William H. Brown was Professor Emeritus, Animal Science at the University of Arizona from 1959-1994; BS, 1955, Washington State College; MS, 1957, PHD, 1959, University of Maryland. Born in Yakima, Washington in 1933, he researched the effects of DDT in dairy milk. He died in Tucson, Arizona in 2021. | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| The collection consists of 27 35mm color; 19 Kodachrome; 6 Ektachrome, blue mounts; 2 metal mount slides of views of the University of Arizona campus, circa 1957. | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 1 | 13 | Photographs, circa 1957 | |||||||||
| de Leon, Amanda Series XLIII: Bernardo M. de León papers, 1977-1995 de Leon, Amanda | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| Bernardo M. de León was an agrarian reform leader and federal congressman working in the state of Nayarit, Mexico (circa 1920-1990). He is known for his work on civil engagement and pushing past political barriers to have the voices of others heard in Nayarit. The collection includes correspondence, photographs, documents, speeches, an academic paper, and newspaper clippings related to de León and his work in Nayarit. | |||||||||||
| Personal Name(s) de Leon,
Amanda (dnr) | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 8 | 14 | Correspondence, 1977-1995 | |||||||||
| 8 | 15 | Documents, speeches, diploma, and photographs, 1970s-1990s | |||||||||
| 8 | 16 | Newspaper clippings, 1990s | |||||||||
| Series XLIV: Bart Spicer papers, 1962-1977 | |||||||||||
| English | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| "Bart Spicer" is the penname of Albert Samuel Spicer (1918-1978), an author known for the Carney Wilde, Harry Butten, Col. Peregrine White, and Benson Kellogg series of mystery/crime books. The Harry Butten series, under the penname of Jay Barbette, were written with Spicer and his wife, Betty Coe Spicer. Spicer also wrote several spy-themed novels. Several of his books were later adapted for television. He lived in Tucson for many years. The collection includes original manuscripts for "Act of Anger," "Adversary," the television script of "Aspen," and "A Long Way from Home". | |||||||||||
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| 8 | 17 | "Act of Anger" proofs, undated | |||||||||
| 8 | 18 | "Adversary" advanced uncorrected proof, 1973 | |||||||||
| 8 | 19 | "Aspen" television manuscript, 1977 | |||||||||
| 8 | 20 | "A Long Way from Home" manuscript (1 of 3), undated | |||||||||
| 8 | 21 | "A Long Way from Home" manuscript (2 of 3), undated | |||||||||
| 8 | 22 | "A Long Way from Home" manuscript (3 of 3), undated | |||||||||
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| 9 | 1 | "Act of Anger" novel, 1962 | |||||||||
| 9 | 2 | "Adversary" novel, 1974 | |||||||||
| 9 | 3 | "Kellogg Junction" novel, 1969 | |||||||||
| Series XLV: Vail family/Empire Ranch correspondence, 1859-1947 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| Collection of correspondence related to the Vail family and the Empire Ranch. A majority of the correspondence is from/to Walter L. Vail. There is also a partial manuscript by Christine Shirly, who was working on a Walter L. Vail biography. There are both original materials and photocopies within the collection. | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 10 | 1 | Christine Shirly manuscript, Chapters 1-4, undated | |||||||||
| 10 | 2 | Correspondence. Business, 1859-1868 | |||||||||
| 10 | 3 | Correspondence. Charles McGary to Walter L. Vail (1 of 2), 1898-1900 | |||||||||
| 10 | 4 | Correspondence. Charles McGary to Walter L. Vail (2 of 2), 1898-1900 | |||||||||
| 10 | 5 | Correspondence. Walter L. Vail, photocopies, 1875-1878 | |||||||||
| 10 | 6 | Correspondence. Walter L. Vail, photocopies, 1875-1901 | |||||||||
| 10 | 7 | Correspondence. Walter L. Vail, photocopies, 1876-1947 | |||||||||
| 10 | 8 | Miscellaneous, including collection notes and clippings, undated | |||||||||
| Series XLVI: Armando Miguélez ephemera, 1956-1959 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| Collection of Latino newspapers and ephemera collected by Armando Miguélez. An additional book, "Canto al Pueblo: Anthologia" was cataloged and added to Special Collections (PS591.M49 C36 1980). | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | Ephemera. Flyers, newsletters, postcards, notes, etc., undated | |||||||||
| 10 | 10 | Newspapers. La Luz, February-April, 1956 | |||||||||
| 10 | 11 | Newspapers. La Luz, January-May, 1957 | |||||||||
| 10 | 12 | Newspapers. La Luz, October 1957-January 1959 | |||||||||
| Series XLVII: Joe T. Marshall collection, 1939-2000 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| Collection of photographs, negatives, and publications by Joe T. Marshall (1948-1963). Photographic materials include prints and negatives of different areas explored by Marshall. | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 10 | 13 | Notes and publications, 1954-2000 | |||||||||
| 10 | 14 | Publications, bound, 1939-1970 | |||||||||
| 10 | 15 | Slides, glass, undated | |||||||||
| 10 | 16 | Slides, transparency, 1956-1992 | |||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 11 | 1 | Prints, undated | |||||||||
| 11 | 2 | Prints, undated | |||||||||
| 11 | 3 | Negatives, undated, 1952-1955 | |||||||||
| Series XLVIII: Tucson Committee for Human Rights in Latin America records, 1979-1992 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This collection contains correspondence, minutes, newsletters, and other documents and records from the Tucson Committee for Human Rights in Latin America, a group that organized to offer aid and support for Latin Americans in conflict. Materials are arranged by type. | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 11 | 4 | Correspondence, 1979-1988 | |||||||||
| 11 | 5 | Minutes, 1979-1982 | |||||||||
| 11 | 6 | Minutes, 1983-1987 | |||||||||
| 11 | 7 | Newsletters, 1982-1987 | |||||||||
| 11 | 8 | Publications, undated | |||||||||
| 11 | 9 | Publications, resources, 1980s | |||||||||
| 11 | 10 | Resource materials (1 of 2), undated | |||||||||
| 11 | 11 | Resource materials (2 of 2), undated | |||||||||
| 11 | 12 | Weekly prayer vigil, 1985-1987 | |||||||||
| 11 | 13 | Weekly prayer vigil, 1988-1992 | |||||||||
| Series XLVIX: Peter O'Crotty manuscripts, 1948-1967 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| The collection contains handwritten and typescript drafts of Peter O'Crotty's stories and screenplays. O'Crotty was born in Canada. He started working as a newspaper reported when he was 16, working in Hollywood for several studios, and later at the Arizona Daily Star (1950s). During World War II he served in the marines, later writing a television series titled "Once a Marine." He wrote several screenplays, including the materials within this collection. Materials are arranged alphabetically. | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 12 | 1 | "Bivouac" ("Once a Marine") manuscript (1 of 2), 1967 | |||||||||
| 12 | 2 | "Bivouac" ("Once a Marine") manuscript (2 of 2), 1967 | |||||||||
| 12 | 3 | "Bivouac" ("Once a Marine") original story and screenplay (1 of 3), 1967 | |||||||||
| 12 | 4 | "Bivouac" ("Once a Marine") original story and screenplay (2 of 3), 1967 | |||||||||
| 12 | 5 | "Bivouac" ("Once a Marine") original story and screenplay (3 of 3), 1967 | |||||||||
| 12 | 6 | "The Circus of Sex" original story and screenplay (1 of 2), undated | |||||||||
| 12 | 7 | "The Circus of Sex" original story and screenplay (2 of 2), undated | |||||||||
| 12 | 8 | "The Circus of Sex" screenplay (1 of 2), undated | |||||||||
| 12 | 9 | "The Circus of Sex" screenplay (2 of 2), undated | |||||||||
| 12 | 10 | "The Cove" original story and screenplay, 1967 | |||||||||
| 12 | 11 | "The Cove" screenplay, 1967 | |||||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Hong Kong" handwritten draft, undated | |||||||||
| 12 | 13 | "Hong Kong" typescript draft, undated | |||||||||
| 12 | 14 | "Malibu Cove" published novel, 1948 | |||||||||
| Series L: Old Main collection, 1880-2014 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series includes material relating to the renovation project of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus. Materials include correspondence, research on architects, and copies of renovation documents. Materials are arranged chronologically. | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 12 | 15 | Old Main documents, photocopies, 1938-1942 | |||||||||
| 12 | 16 | History of Old Main, University of Arizona, original condition and recent repairs, circa 1940s | |||||||||
| 12 | 17 | Earle Preston Durley (1889-1980) research file, 2013 | |||||||||
| 12 | 18 | "To the Board of Directors" undated letter fragment found in Old Main during renovation, undated | |||||||||
| 12 | 19 | The University of Arizona renovation project, 2013-2014 | |||||||||
| Series LI: Ruben Suarez notebook, 1943-2015 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series contains copies and scans of personal papers of Ruben Suarez. Papers include photographs, newspapers, certifications, awards, and correspondence. Ruben Suarez was the former City Manager of Tucson and served as the City Budget Director. A portion of the notebook is dedicated to Suarez's time in the United States Navy. | |||||||||||
| box | folder | ||||||||||
| 12 | 20 | Ruben Suarez notebook, 1943-2015 | |||||||||
| Series LII: Caroline Smurthwaite scrapbook, 1940s | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| Scrapbook from Caroline Smurthwaite, an antiques dealer and artist. Smurthwaite owned an antiques and book store in the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. The scrapbook includes mostly correspondence relating to art and other antiques. This scrapbook was removed from the Arizona Bio Files to offer the book more protection and better housing. | |||||||||||
| box | |||||||||||
| 13 | Caroline Smurthwaite scrapbook, 1940s | ||||||||||
| Series LIII: Mercantile daybook, 1889-1949 | |||||||||||
| Scope and Contents | |||||||||||
| This series contains a Mercantile daybook from Tombstone Arizona that covers 1889-1949. | |||||||||||
| box | |||||||||||
| 14 | Mercantile daybook, 1889-1949 | ||||||||||
| Series LIV: Moritz Thompson manuscript, 1940 | |||||||||||
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| This series contains a typed manuscript by Moritz Thomsen with corrections in pencil. | |||||||||||
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| 12 | 21 | Moritz Thompson manuscript, 1940 | |||||||||
| Series LV: The Griffin, vol. 2, no. 3, 1953 | |||||||||||
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| This series includes one copy of The Griffin, vol. 2, no. 3, published in 1953. The title page article is "T. S. Eliot So Far" by W. H. Auden. 8 pages. | |||||||||||
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| 12 | 22 | The Griffin, vol. 2, no. 3, 1953 | |||||||||
| Series LVI: Íñigo López de Mendoza, 1st Count of Tendilla document, undated | |||||||||||
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| This series includes a document from Íñigo López de Mendoza (1419-1479), 1st Count of Tendilla, about land corrections. | |||||||||||
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| 12 | 23 | Íñigo López de Mendoza, 1st Count of Tendilla document, undated | |||||||||
| Series LVII: Parral letters and documents, 1775-1776 | |||||||||||
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| This collection includes official letters and notifications addressed to the mayor of Real del PArral, Bartolome de Candolias, written by Jose Fyani, Melchor de Peramas, and Hugo O'Conor, on different matters. 15 numbered folios. Dates range from January 9, 1775-August 15, 1776. | |||||||||||
| Jose Fayni, captain and governor of Nueva Vizcaya. | |||||||||||
| Hugo O'Conor, lieutenant colonel, governor of Texas between 1768-1770. Born in Dublin and a redhead, he was known to some Native Americans as the "red captain." In 1770, O'Conor was appointed commanding inspector of the inland presidios. | |||||||||||
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| Oficios y notificaciones dirigidos al alcalde mayor del Real del Parral, Bartolome de Candolias, por Jose Fyani, Melchor de Peramas y Hugo O'Conor, sobre diferentes asuntos. 15 folios numerados. Fechas extremas de la documentacion: 9 de enero de 1775--15 de agosto de 1776. | |||||||||||
| Jose Fayni, capitan y gobernado de Nueva Vizcaya. Hugo O'Conor, teniente coronel, gobernador de TExas entre 1768 y 1770. Dublines de nacimiento y pelirrojo, era conocido por algunos indios como el capitan colorado. En 177, O'Conor fue nombrado comandante inspector de los presidios internos. | |||||||||||
| Los documentos incluidos en esta lista son los siguientes: | |||||||||||
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1. Notificación de José Fayni Bartolomé de Candolias sobre la creación de un
seminario de estudios en Durango por iniciativa del obispo de la diócesis.
Solicitud de que se comunique a los vecinos del Parral y que, por
intermediación de los párrocos, se pida la colaboración y contribución
pecuniaria por su parte. Durango, 9 de enero de 1775.
2. Oficio de José Fay a Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre publicación de una
real cédula relativa a la manera en que deben comunicarse las renunciaciones de
oficio. Durango, 12 de abril 1775.
3. Oficio de José Fayni a Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre la publicación de
una merced real. Durango, 20 de mayo de 1775.
4. Oficio de remisión de José Fay Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre remisión de
un documento. Durango, 7 de julio de 1775.
5. Oficio de remisión de Melchor de Peramás, secretario del virreinato,
Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre remisión de un documento. México, 9 de agosto de
1775.
6. Oficio de remisión de José Fayni a Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre remisión
cierto pago y recibo. Durango, 8 de octubre de 1775.
7. Notificación de José Fayni a Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre detención de
Pedro de Parga, justicia mayor, para q le sea notificado a este que se presente
en el juzgado y si duda que sea preso y llevado. Durango, 27 de julio de
1775.
8. Notificación de José Fayni a Bartolom Candolias, sobre el archivo del
Real de Parral, sobre que se haga un registro de la documentación del mismo y
que se busque y se le remitan aquellas reales cédulas o diligencias que se
encuentren sobre el goce de privilegios o inmunidades concedidas a la ciudad.
Durango, 16 de febrero de 1776.
9. Notificación a José Fayni respuesta al documento anterior por el que se
le notifica que no se encuentra tal documentación. Real de Parral, 29 de
febrero de 1776.
10. Notificación de José Fay Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre que ha recibido
al preso José Moso y que se le remitirán los grillos que trajo puestos.
Durango, 15 de marzo de 1776.
11. Notificación Hugo O'Conor a Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre que han
capturado del enemigo mulas, caballos y yeguas y solicita que venga alguien a
recogerlas para ser entregadas a sus dueños mediante recibo. Presidio del
Carrizal, 19 de abril de 1776.
12. Notificación de Hugo O'Conor a Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre que
atenderá a las person que envíe para el reconocimiento de los hierros y las
señales de las bestias que pertenecen al Real de Parral y se hallan en este
presidio. Presidio del Carrizal, 12 de junio de 1776.
13. Notificación de Hugo O'Conor a Bartolomé de Candolias, sobre que envía
los hierros con que se han marcado las mulas que tienen y solicitan que pasen
presidio los dueños de las bestias a recogerlas. Presidio del Carrizal, 15 de
agosto de 1776.
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| 12 | 24 | Parral letters and documents, 1775-1776 | |||||||||
| Series LVIII: Fort Huachuca African American WWII training camp photographs, 1942-1945 | |||||||||||
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| 23 silver gelatin photographs documenting African American enlisted soldiers serving in the segregated United States Army during World War II at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Fort Huachuca was the largest training center for African American soldiers during the war, housing the 92nd and 93rd Infantry Divisions. The photos document uniformed soldiers in groups and alone with various weapons, automobiles, and visiting civilians. | |||||||||||
| Processing Information | |||||||||||
| Processed by Lisa Duncan in 2025. | |||||||||||
| Accessions described in this collection guide: 2025 purchase. | |||||||||||
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| 12 | 25 | Photographs, 1942-1945 | |||||||||