Woody papers, 1876-1979 (bulk 1920-1979).

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Woody papers, 1876-1979 (bulk 1920-1979).

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Correspondence, manuscripts, research notes, newspaper clippings, maps, and brochures relating to historical research in Arizona particularly Gila County and Globe, Ariz. These materials are mostly Clara Woody's but there is also material from Leslie Gregory. The material includes information shared between researchers, eye witness reminiscences, and manuscripts for articles about events in Arizona history. Topics include the Pleasant Valley War, the Old Dominion Mine, the Wham Payroll Robbery, as well as mining exploration, military activities, murders, celebrations, local communities, Apache individuals and reservations, transportation, early settlers, and more. The collection also includes articles on similar topics written by others. Correspondents include historians, researchers, librarians, and authors. Correspondents writing to Leslie Gregory include Earle R. Forrest, Anton Mazzanovich, and Ross Santee.

9.5 linear ft. (19 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7398603

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Hart, Pearl

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Clum, John P., 1851-1932

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Santee, Ross, 1888-1965

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Woody, Clara, 1885-1981

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Gregory, Leslie E., 1878-1946

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Newspaper reporter and writer; his work appeared in the Arizona Silver Belt newspaper of Globe between 1925 and 1930. He worked with the Federal Writers Project in the 1930s gathering Arizona history. From the description of Gregory papers, 1879-1946. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 43956921 ...

Woody, Clara T., 1885-1981,

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Amateur historian and author; Clara moved to Globe, Ariz. in 1917 and married Clarence W. Woody later that year. She worked in law and insurance offices, was active in historical organizations, and researched topics in Arizona history beginning in 1940. Leslie E. Gregory was the Gila County field representative for the Federal Writers Project. From the description of Woody papers, 1876-1979 (bulk 1920-1979). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id:...

Forrest, Earle R. (Earle Robert), 1883-1969

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Description and history of the large fireplace that was refurbished in the Century Inn kitchen. This well-known tavern located on the National Pike at Scenery Hill was opened in 1794 and was originally called Hill's Stone Tavern. From the description of Old fireplace at the Century Inn kitchen / Earle R. Forrest. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 51182445 Forrest discuesses the 1755 battle between Braddock's British army and the French and Indians. ...

Mazzanovich, Anton, 1860-

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Author, actor, and soldier, participated in the Indian Wars including the Geronimo Campaigns. From the description of Mazzanovich papers, 1926-1934. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 38736834 Anton Mazzanovich was an author, soldier, and thespian; he served with Troop F, 6th Cavalry, 1881-1882, in Arizona and New Mexico. Anton was also a stage carpenter and mechanic with New York theater companies.nton Mazzanovich was an author, sol...