WHEELER PAPERS, 1880-1939

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WHEELER PAPERS, 1880-1939

1880-1939

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The collection contains one folder of manuscripts recounting some early history of Tucson. The manuscripts are The Pioneer Geo. A. Allison, The Indian Training School, Some of the Many Changes that have Taken Place in the Old Pueblo, History and facts concerning Warner and Silver Lake and the Santa Cruz River, Deserted Mining Camps and Towns, Presented to Pioneer Historical Society, 1937, History and Information of Hotels in Tucson of Early Dates, Christmas Season in Pioneer days by Pioneer Firm of Wheeler & Perry, Places of Amusement in the Old Pueblo of Tucson of Past Years, Our Christmas and the Santa Claus Mine of 1887 and The Killing of Jim Burnett. There are also copies of several letters he wrote to Bernice Cosulich.

.25 linear ft. (1 box).

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Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7419945

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Tucson Indian Training School

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Founded in 1888 by the Women's Board of Home Mission of the Presbyterian Church, their chief purpose was to teach Pima and Tohono O'odham children English and Christianity. Enrollment of children was assisted by the work of Rev. Charles H. Cook, minister and teacher at Sacaton, Ariz. By 1950 enrollment was diminishing and the school was closed in 1960. From the description of Tucson Indian Training School records 1888-1953. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). Wor...

Allison, George A.

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Wheeler, C. C. (Charles C.), 1858-1941.

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Merchant; came to Tucson in the 1880s and formed a partnership with W.L. Perry. Wheeler & Perry had large real estate holdings and at one time owned the San Xavier Hotel. Later he became interested in Tucson history and wrote his memoirs with many appearing in the "Arizona Daily Star" in the 1930s. From the description of Wheeler papers, 1930-1939. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 40176230 ...

Burnett, Jimmy

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