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Following the Bugle: Military Wives on the Arizona Frontier with Jan Cleere
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When the US Army ordered troops into Arizona Territory in the 19th century to protect and defend newly established settlements, military men often brought their wives and families. Most of the women were from refined, eastern-bred families with little knowledge of the territory. Their letters, diaries, and journals from their years on army posts reveal... Read More
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Dams, Mines, and Hotels: Media and Misinformation Affecting the Grand Canyon with Matthew Goodwin
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In 1961 a newspaper article discussed a proposal to build an 18-story, 600-room hotel inside the Grand Canyon descending from the south rim to the canyon floor. A letter-writing campaign ensued that succeeded in blocking the hotel. But lawmakers instead passed a bill that allowed the company to mine uranium there—they never had any intention... Read More
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