Milton papers, 1920-1962.

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Milton papers, 1920-1962.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38736740

Diaries and manuscripts; ten diaries of Jeff Milton's daily records, 1920-1927, during his work as immigration inspector in southern Arizona. These diaries contain very brief entries of where he traveled and what his task was. There are also identification cards and appointment documents for Milton. Also present are writings by his wife, Mildred Milton, about her husband, and a manuscript by J. Evetts Haley entitled "Jeff Milton: a Good Man With a Gun". This manuscript appears to contain additional information which was not published in his book.

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7406605

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Haley, J. Evetts (James Evetts), 1901-1995

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Born July 5, 1901. Raised in Midland, Texas. Worked his family's ranch along the Pecos River. Graduated West Texas State University. Fired from University of Texas in 1936 for denouncing President Roosevelt. Director of Institute of Americanism at Texas Technological College. Known for his books and articles on Southwestern frontier. Author of A Texan Look at Lyndon: A Study in Illegitimate Power (1964). From the description of Letter, 1954. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record i...

Milton, Jeff, 1861-1947

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Cowboy, Texas Ranger, and U.S. Marshal; he came to Arizona in 1883. From 1903 to 1932, he was Chief U.S. immigration inspector for Arizona. He was also a deputy sheriff in Cochise County in the 1930s. From the description of Milton papers, 1920-1962. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 38736740 ...

Milton, Mildred.

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