Safford papers, 1870-1892.

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Safford papers, 1870-1892.

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Materials by and about Safford include a manuscript by Safford and Samuel Hughes, "The Story of Mariana Diaz," 1873;correspondence from Safford including a letter to the House of Representatives about "outlaws along the Gila River", 1870; and the will of Safford's sister, Mary J. Safford, 1892. the story of Mariana Diaz recounts an interview with a 100-year-old woman; her memories of Tucson include the Presidio, lifestyles, and Apache Indian attacks. There is also biographical material about Safford.

.25 linear ft. (1 box).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7413691

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 ...

Diaz, Mariana.

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Safford, Mary J.

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Safford, A. P. K. (Anson Peacely-Killen), 1830-1891.

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Territorial governor from 1869 to 1877; involved in developing the public school system in Arizona. From the description of Safford papers, 1870-1892. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 39358241 ...