Charles Clark papers, ca. 1890, 1923-1937 (bulk 1923-1937).

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Charles Clark papers, ca. 1890, 1923-1937 (bulk 1923-1937).

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Summary: Drafts of articles, scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, and correspondence relating to Charles Clark's interest in Arizona history. Many articles relate to the annual pioneer reunions of the Arizona Pioneers Association. Correspondents include Edith Kitt, Herbert Drachman, Dwight B. Heard and others concerning pioneers, historical reminiscences, and issues of historical preservation. Topics of articles include camels, a horse race, hangings, Edward Lawrence Doheny, an 1876 smallpox epidemic in Florence, the Adams diggings, Clifton in 1882, a Fourth of July celebration in Clifton in 1885, and more. There are two articles written by others: "The Shooting of Fred Hatch," by Sam Bullock, and "My First Holdup as Deputy Sheriff," by Anton Mazzanovich.

.75 f linear ft. (2 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7137567

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Doheny, Edward L. (Edward Laurence), 1856-1935

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Clark, Charles McKoy, 1855-1937.

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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 hi...