John A. Rockfellow Photograph Collection

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John A. Rockfellow Photograph Collection

1880 through 1930’s

Collection consists of images of J.A. Rockfellow, friends and family members, and places in which he lived or visited. It is likely that most were taken between 1880 and the 1930’s.

1 box, 6 inches

eng, Latn

Related Entities

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Rockfellow, Annie Graham, 1866-1947

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First woman architect to practice in Arizona; Rockfellow moved to Tucson in 1915 and joined the architecture firm of Henry O. Jaastad until her retirement in 1936. She designed Tucson buildings such as the El Conquistador Hotel, the YWCA, Safford School, and other buildings, homes and churches throughout Arizona. She was the sister of John A. Rockfellow. From the description of Photographs, 1919-1938. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 406143...

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...

Riggs family

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Servoss, Walter E.

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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 ...

Chiricahua Cattle Company

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Wolf, Robert, 1965-....

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Fourr family

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Rockfellow, John Alexander, 1858-1947.

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Rancher; Rockfellow arrived in Arizona in 1878. He was a miner in Tombstone, then established the NY Ranch in the Sulphur Spring Valley near Cochise Stronghold in partnership with Walter E. Servoss and Jack Spencer. He also taught mathematics for two years at the University of Arizona, served four years as Cochise County School Superintendent circa 1908, and maintained a civil engineering practice in Tombstone. His memoirs were published as "The Log of an Arizona Trailblazer." From t...