Cornelius C. Smith papers, ca. 1888-1963 (bulk 1924-1963.

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Cornelius C. Smith papers, ca. 1888-1963 (bulk 1924-1963.

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Summary: Small collection of manuscripts and articles written by both father and son dealing with western history and family relatives. Topics include Apaches in Arizona, William S. Oury of Tucson, and the California Column in Arizona. The manuscript on William Oury (Tucson mayor, law enforcement office, and family relative) provides information on people and events in early Tucson history. Manuscripts by C.C. Smith, Jr. focus on European military history. One article describes Colonel Smith, Sr.'s career in the U.S. Cavalry.

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 8171425

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Oury family

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Oury, William Sanders, 1817-1887

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Pioneer Tucsonan, rancher and politician. From the description of Oury papers, 1874-1888. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 40443514 The oldest of nine children of Augustus Oury, William Sanders Oury (1817-1887) was born in Abingdon, Virginia. In 1833, he moved to Texas, after his family settled in Missouri. During the Texas Revolution, Oury rode to San Antonio with William Barret Travis and served in the Alamo garrison...

Smith, Cornelius C., 1869-1936.

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Smith, Cornelius Cole, 1869-1936.

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Biographical note: Cornelius C. Smith was born in 1869 in Arizona Territory into an Army family. He spent his early life at various military posts including Fort Huachuca and Fort Lowell. In 1890, he joined the Army and later assignments brought him to Arizona. He died in 1936. His son, Cornelius C. Smith, Jr., was born at Fort Huachuca in 1912 and joined the Marine Corps in 1937. Both wrote articles on military history. Cornelius C. Smith, Jr. held a doctorate degree in history and wrote many b...

United States. Army. California Column

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