Arizona Civil War Centennial collection, ca. 1950-1971.

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Arizona Civil War Centennial collection, ca. 1950-1971.

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Summary: Correspondence, program events, and membership listings associated with activities in commemoration of the American Civil War in Arizona and the United States from 1960 to 1966. Newsletters and brochures are also present about activities in other states. Highlighted events in Arizona include Confederate occupation of Tucson, the battle at Picacho Peak, a military ball, and reenactment of a duel between Edward E. Cross and Sylvester Mowry at Tubac. Additional materials include correspondence, clippings, and publications relating to the activities of the Sons of Confederate Veterans from 1950 to 1971, locally and nationally.

3 linear ft. (6 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6856745

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Sons of Confederate Veterans (Organization). Arizona Division

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Hall, Lewis W.

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Biographical note: Tucson contractor, Lewis Hall joined the Arizona Sons of Confederate Veterans organization in 1950. Soon, he led the organization coordinating activities between Arizona and the national headquarters in Mississippi. He later became chairman of the preparations for the centennial commemoration of the Civil War in Arizona between 1960 and 1964. From the description of Arizona Civil War Centennial collection, ca. 1950-1971. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizon...