Arizona -- History -- To 1912
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
James W. LeSueur histories
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305606]
Identifier: MSS SC 801
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of typescripts made by E.M. Reilley from the James W. LeSueur papers, Arizona Pioneer Historical Society Library.
Dates:
1939
Riding for the old C O Bar
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305382]
Identifier: MSS SC 797
Scope and Contents
Paper written by Earle R. Forrest and read at the Fourth Annual Historical Convention sponsored by the University of Arizona and Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society, Tucson, March 15-16, 1963. Reminiscent account of working for various cattle companies in northern arizona during the 1880s and 1890s. Photocopies of typed excerpts from Forrest's paper and copy of an 1881 deed. The deed transfers title on 420 acres of land belonging to John W. Young (1844-1924) over to William T. Thornton and...
Dates:
1963
Ammon M. Tenney papers
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230305614]
Identifier: MSS SC 800
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of typescript. Includes a number of letters written to Tenney by such people as Brigham Young (1801-1877), Wilford Woodruff (1807-1898), and John W. Young (1844-1924) concerning the purchase of land at St. Johns, Arizona, for Mormon settlement, missionary work among the Indians, and obtaining work for Mormon settlers by bidding on raliroad contracts. Some of Tenney's replies are also included. Folder also includes typescript copy of Tenney's journal for 1875-1876.
Dates:
1874-1889