Papers, 1897-1935.

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Papers, 1897-1935.

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Correspondence and legal literature. Letters from Brooks to his mother (1903-07) reflect the economic, social, cultural and political atmosphere, particularly of southeastern Arizona, including mining towns of Clifton, Metcalf, Globe and Solomonville. Includes legislative material (1915-1917) relating to taxation, mining, the civil code, employment and education.

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