Hughes papers, 1872-1888.

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Hughes papers, 1872-1888.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39012977

Handwritten history of Tucson and a general account book; eight-page history by Hughes is entitled "Tucson's Earliest Days" is dated Feb. 7, 1888. The history is not personal but instead gives a brief history of Tucson and Pima County including the Presidio, wild animals, vegetation and climate. Also present is the general account book kept by Thomas Hughes while he was post trader at Fort Crittenden, 1872; and later used by Samuel Hughes as a Daybook for 1874. I

.25 linear ft. (1 box).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7410035

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Hughes, Samuel, 1829-1917.

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Pioneer Tucson merchant and civic leader. His brother, Louis C. Hughes was Governor of Arizona from 1893 to 1896. From the description of Sam Hughes papers, 1861-1951 (bulk 1872-1911). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 39502417 ...

Hughes, Thomas, 1843-1907.

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Pioneer rancher and businessman; served as Arizona Territorial Auditor from 1890 to 1893, Treasurer of Pima County in 1884 and was involved in the hardware business, ranching and mining. From the description of Hughes papers, 1872-1888. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 39012977 ...