Charles Debrille Poston collection, 1847-1962 (bulk 1850-1895).

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Charles Debrille Poston collection, 1847-1962 (bulk 1850-1895).

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Consists of copies of correspondence, journals and business documents of Charles D. Poston as well as biographical information. Also contains modern newsclippings about the Poston family silver, correspondence about the Poston inkwell, and research correspondence of the former Curator of the Arizona Historical Foundation, Bert Fireman.

.75 cu. ft. (2 boxes)

Arizona State University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7145514

Arizona State University Libraries

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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 ...

Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society

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Wetherell, W. H.

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Ripley, R. S. (Roswell Sabine), 1823-1887

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Brigadier general in the South Carolina State Militia, based in Charleston, S.C. From the description of Papers, 1862. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20115889 General Roswell S. Ripley, a native of Ohio, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1843 and served in the Mexican and Seminole Wars. Subsequent to leaving army service, he settled in South Carolina, where he was a businessman and also active in the state militia. He was named Major of South Caroli...