Biographical note: History enthusiast; Charles McKoy Clark came to Arizona in 1872 as a telegraph operator. He worked as a merchant, postmaster, newspaper publisher and in mining in Globe, Arizona, and developed a Canyon Lake resort on the Apache Trail near Phoenix. In 1882 he was appointed postmaster of Clifton and elected justice of the peace. In 1923, he was elected president of the Arizona Pioneer Association and organized and participated in their annual pioneer reunions in Phoenix until his death in 1937. He served on the board of the Arizona Historical Society and wrote many articles about Arizona history for the Arizona Republic and other publications.
From the description of Charles Clark papers, ca. 1890, 1923-1937 (bulk 1923-1937). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 247989912
