Brophy papers -- Frank Brophy general files, 1882-1975.

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Brophy papers -- Frank Brophy general files, 1882-1975.

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Summary: Family correspondence, manuscripts, legal papers, photographs and scrapbooks concerning Frank Brophy's family and personal interests including ranching, horse racing, and support for charities. Manuscripts consist of extensive letters to the editor written by Brophy as well as his historical articles, speeches, and research about such topics as the Babocomari Ranch, Nellie Cashman, horse breeding, banking and politics. There are legal papers from his purchase of the Babocomari Ranch, records of breeding of horses and cattle, and documents about the American Institute for Foreign Trade (Thunderbird School), Brophy College Preparatory School and various charitable organizations. Also present are photographs of family members, homes and the Babocomari Ranch as well as scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings with a few photographs and letters.

18.75 linear ft. (22 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7610897

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Brophy, Ellen Goodbody, 1872-1934

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Brophy, William Henry, 1863-1922

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Biographical note: Banker and general manager of the Copper Queen Consolidated Mercantile Company and in 1912, the Phelps Dodge Mercantile Company in Bisbee. As manager for the Phelps Dodge store, he was a defendant in the Bisbee Deportation trial. Along with James S. Douglas, William founded the Bank of Bisbee and the Bank of Douglas. He was also involved in mining ventures, and acquired banking and land interests in Phoenix and southern California. He married Ellen Goodbody in 1891. Known for ...

Brophy College Preparatory School

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Brophy, Frank Cullen, 1894-1978.

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Biographical note: Banker, rancher, writer and conservative political activist; Frank Brophy was an amateur historian and wrote articles which appeared in various publications as well as numerous letters to the editor. He purchased the Babocomari Ranch in 1936 where he bred and raised Hereford cattle. He was director of the Arizona National Livestock Show, chairman of the Arizona Racing Commission and a member of the State Fair Commission and was involved with many charities. From th...

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