Behan papers, 1875-1900.

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Behan papers, 1875-1900.

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Original letters and documents as well as photocopies relating to the life of John Behan. Includes biographical material, legal documents relating to his appointment as prison superintendent, court papers from Behan vs. Goodfellow, 1883, concerning rental property, and a Cochise County expense account for delivering election materials kept by Behan while Sheriff in 1882. There are also transcripts from George Parson's diary concerning Behan.

.25 linear ft. (1 box).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7397532

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Goodfellow, George Emory, 1855-1910

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Physician; was assistant surgeon at Fort Whipple Barracks, Prescott, 1877, contract surgeon at Fort Lowell, 1880, then in private practice and coroner in Tombstone, Ariz. Later held positions as surgeon for various railroads, 1891-1910. From the description of Goodfellow papers, 1867-1975. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 37520203 ...

Cochise County (Ariz.)

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Behan, John Harris, 1845-1912

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Cochise County sheriff, Territorial legislator, Prison superintendent, and Inspector of Customs; Behan arrived in Tucson in 1863. He served in many public law enforcement positions including his appointment as Sheriff of Cochise County in 1879. He later served as Superintendent of the Territorial Prison in Yuma from 1883 to 1890. From the description of Behan papers, 1875-1900. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 37863593 ...

Arizona Territorial Prison

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