John C. Tidball research collection, ca. 1853-1890, 1950 (bulk 1853-1890).

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John C. Tidball research collection, ca. 1853-1890, 1950 (bulk 1853-1890).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/83266530

Summary: Research copies of papers gathered this material during his research for Eugene Tidball's book "Soldier-Artist of the Great Reconnaissance: John C. Tidball and the 35th Parallel Railroad Survey." Included are photocopies of part of Lt. Whipple's journal, a copy of D.S. Stanley's diary and documents related to John Sherburne (members of the Whipple Expedition), and copies of sketches and lithograph drawings used in the report of the expedition and in Tidball's book. There is also a master's thesis by Rosal Mangiante entitled "History of Fort Defiance, 1851-1900" and a copy of John C. Tidball's memoir entitled "Itinerary" which is reproduced in the published book. Two rolls of microfilm contain the Whipple Journal and Fort Defiance post returns.

1 linear ft. (1 box)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 8298599

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Mangiante, Rosal.

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Tidball, John C. (John Caldwell), 1825-1906

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Career military officer, noted for his service in the horse artillery in the Union Army cavalry during the Civil War. From the description of Poor white trash, circa 1870-1889. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 671767276 Army officer. From the description of Reminiscence of John C. Tidball, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981000 John Caldwell Tidball was a career military officer noted for his service in the horse artillery in the ...

Stanley, David Sloan, 1828-1902.

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Tidball, Eugene C., 1930-

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Eugene C. Tidball graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1948. He attended the University of Montana, Missoula receiving his B.S., B.A., and J.D. by 1955. He worked briefly for the Tirgood Oil Company of Casper, Wyoming before becoming executive director of the Montana Legislative Council in 1957, a position he held until 1965. He served as a legal counsel for the Anaconda Company 1965-1975 when he became Vice President, Legal, Environmental and Public Affairs Montana Mining Division, the...

Sherburne, John P. (John Pitts)

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