Martin papers, 1901-1969.

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Martin papers, 1901-1969.

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Correspondence and business records of Andrew Martin and the Martin Drug Company relating to pharmacy business, political interests, formation of the first National Guard unit in Tucson, and formation of the American Legion organization in Arizona. Correspondents include Sidney P. Osborn, Hi Corbett, Isabella Greenway, Benjamin Moeur, Lewis W. Douglas, Barry Goldwater, Jeremiah Metzger, and George W.P. Hunt. Political correspondence with state officials includes issues such as pharmacy legislation, Indian reservation concerns, letters to and from Carl Hayden about proposed political actions or concerns, and correspondence related to the Democratic Central Committee. There are ledgers and records of the Martin Drug Co. from 1901 to 1954, materials related to the Tucson Merchants Association, 1922 to 1927, and a small amount of papers of George Martin, Sr. and his wife Delfina Redondo.

7.5 linear ft. (15 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7520788

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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