Mathews, Rena, 1874-1962.

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Biographical note: Active in various women's organizations and charities, Rena Mathews accompanied her husband, John D. Mathews, throughout his career. J.D. Mathews was a civil engineer involved with railroad construction in California, Arizona and Mexico.

From the description of Mathews photograph collection, 1900-1962. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 49523736

Tucson resident from 1909 to 1925; Rena Mathews was active in civic, charity and women's organizations. She helped established the Arizona Children's Home in 1912 and the Comstock Hospital.

From the description of Mathews papers, 1858-1962 (bulk 1910-1962). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 38300728

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creatorOf Mathews, Rena, 1874-1962. Mathews papers, 1858-1962 (bulk 1910-1962). Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Colossal Cave (Ariz.)
Mexico--Sonora (State)
San Pedro River (Mexico and Ariz.)
Fort Lowell (Ariz.)
Oak Creek Canyon (Ariz.)
Montezuma Castle National Monument (Ariz.)
Patagonia Mountains (Ariz.)
Baboquivari Mountain (Ariz.)
Picacho Peak (Ariz.)
Arizona
Summerhaven (Ariz.)
Silver Bell (Ariz.)
Apache Trail (Ariz.)
Rillito (Ariz.)
Pantano Wash (Ariz.)
Chiricahua Mountains (Ariz.)
San Carlos Indian Reservation (Ariz.)
Oracle Road (Tucson, Ariz.)
Tanque Verde Valley (Ariz.)
Nogales (Ariz.)
Mascot (Ariz.)
Fort Bowie (Ariz.)
Fort Crittenden (Ariz.)
Dos Cabezas Mountains (Ariz.)
Arizona
Santa Cruz River (Ariz. and Mexico)
Morenci (Ariz.)
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Railroads
Women
Yaqui Indians
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Birth 1874

Death 1962

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