Ada McCormick papers, ca. 1915-1968 (bulk 1940-1959 ).

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Ada McCormick papers, ca. 1915-1968 (bulk 1940-1959 ).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/463626855

Summary: Pamphlets, reports, lectures, and other printed materials as well as photographs and a very small amount of correspondence relating to Ada McCormick's interests and activities. There are printed materials about William R. Mathews campaign for Congress, the Wendell Wilkie campaign, mileage rationing, a program from the Tucson USO Club (f.9), and a 1930 report on Tucson (f.9). There are brochures relating to the Rillito Race Track, Old Pueblo Club, and Tucson Peace Center. A prospectus report in f.19 discusses the stock market crash of 1929. Photographs are snapshots of local events and social activities and include many well-known people. Individuals in the photographs including Sherwood Anderson, Ernie Cabat, William Mathews, Swede Johnson, Dave Sholin, Richard Harvill, Ida Tarbill, Frances Gillmor, Douglas Martin, Leon Uris, and many others. A small amount of correspondence includes a letter from the Southern Arizona Polo Club.

1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7564001

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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