Sparkes papers, 1872-1963 (bulk 1930-1955).

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Sparkes papers, 1872-1963 (bulk 1930-1955).

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Summary: Correspondence, mining business records, manuscripts and printed material relating to Sparkes involvement in Yavapai County tourism, Arizona mining, establishing Coronado National Monument, and her friendship with Sharlot Hall. Correspondents include Bert Fireman, Edna Landin, several Arizona governors, Barry Goldwater, and Harold Patten. There are mining records, including payroll reports, for the State of Texas mine, and manuscripts by Sparkes about Yavapai County, tourism, and mining. There are also manuscripts by Sharlot Hall about Michael J. Riordan, Pauline Weaver, John Harlan, Prescott, Arizona firsts, and Yavapai County cattle ranges.

14 linear ft. (27 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7585044

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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