Scrapbook, 1856-1865.

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Scrapbook, 1856-1865.

Scrapbook chiefly contains newspaper clippings relating to Heintzelman's interest in Arizona mining, economic and territorial development; also includes correspondence; map; public notice; circular; prints of Heintzelman's mines.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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Poston, Charles D. (Charles Debrille), 1825-1902

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Biographical note: Explorer, miner, and territorial delegate to the U.S. Congress; known as the "father of Arizona," he was instrumental in gaining territorial status for Arizona. From the description of Poston sketches, ca. 1864-1870. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 49938796 First Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Arizona, 1863-1864; known as the Father of the Arizona Territory due to his lobbying efforts to establish Arizona ...

Sonora Exploring and Mining Company

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Heintzelman, Samuel Peter, 1805-1880

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Heintzelman was born in Manheim, Pennsylvania, to Peter and Ann Elizabeth Grubb Heintzelman. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1826 and was commissioned a brevet second lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry, July 1, 1826, then in the 2nd U.S. Infantry and served on the Northern frontier at Fort Gratiot, Fort Mackinac, and Fort Brady. On March 4, 1833, he was promoted to first lieutenant and served on quartermaster's duty in Florida during the Second Seminole War. On July 7, 1...