Speed papers, 1900-1948.

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Speed papers, 1900-1948.

Miscellaneous papers and documents relating to William and Josephine Speed including Speed's appointment as a private in the Arizona Rangers, 1906, and a letter from Gov. Joseph H. Kibbey expressing regrets on the abolishment of the Arizona Rangers in 1909.

.25 linear ft. (1 box).

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Arizona Rangers

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H. Stuart Copeland was Historian for the second Arizona Rangers group when it reorganized in 1957. The Arizona Rangers were organized, 1901-1909, to combat organized banditry in Arizona Territory. The Rangers were reorganized in 1957 to assist law enforcement agencies and provide community service. From the description of Arizona Rangers collection, 1901-1909, 1958-1970 (bulk 1958-1970). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 42416543 Th...

Speed, William Slaughter, 1871-1926.

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Cochise County rancher and Arizona Ranger; engaged in cattle business until 1893, then worked for Soto Brothers in the mercantile business in Cochise County. From the description of Speed papers, 1900-1948. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 40408334 Biographical note: Cochise County rancher and Arizona Ranger; engaged in cattle business until 1893, then associated with the Soto Brothers in the mercantile business in Willcox. He serv...

Kibbey, Joseph H. (Joseph Henry), 1853-1924

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Born in Centerville, Indiana in 1853, Kibbey studied law with his father and was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1875. After moving to Arizona in 1888, he practiced irrigation and corporation law. He was elected associate justice of the territorial supreme court in 1889; elected to the territorial council in 1902; and in 1904 became territorial attorney general. As the territorial governor appointed by President Roosevelt from 1905 to 1909, he successfully opposed a proposal to create a single st...