http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:15:06 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 00:15:06 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76305 This University of Arizona exhibit focuses on the Southwestern United States as is an exhibit created as part of the larger "Southwest Project." Definitions alter over time, between people, and beyond borders. Landmasses change as physical and human forces exert pressure upon them. And a region is carved, molded, and defined by people in historical relation to it. In Defining the Southwest, we gather multiple visions of what the Southwest might entail. To quote Reed Way Dasenbrook, "What is the Southwest? For whom is it the Southwest? What is the Southwest southwest of?" http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76330 The Spanish Years, 1767-1821 This exhibit was created by the Arizona Historical Society in Tucson, Arizona. This electronic version is based on the book,Desert Documentary: The Spanish Years, 1767-1821 by Kieran McCarty and was first published as Historical Monograph No. 4 by the Arizona Historical Society in 1976. This valuable and long out-of-print resource is now in electronic form and was prepared by Pedro Carrasquilla of the Library Information Systems Team at The University of Arizona Library in June 1998. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76309 Selection of video clips. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76312 This University of Arizona web site documents the story of Fred Harvey (1835-1901) who began a partnership with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1878. In 1889, the Railway gave Harvey exclusive rights to manage and operate his eating houses, lunch stands, and hotel facilities upon the Santa Fe's railroads west of the Missouri River. The Harvey Houses took pride in their first class food, service, and cleanliness. Exhibit includes digitized photographs from the Special Collections at the University of Arizona. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76334 This University of Arizona web exhibit focuses on the history of the Binghampton neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona. Binghampton was a thriving Mormon farm villagesettled by the Bingham family around 1900. This community covering a significant amount of land now known asTucson, Arizona. The family of Boyd and Jeanette Doneremember what it was like in Binghampton and this exhibit includes photographs and historical discussions of the area. The exhibit was researched and created as part of a class project in the English Department at the University of Arizona. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76335 This University of Arizona web exhibit focuses on the history of African American people in Tucson, Arizona.Tucson's African American community has a long and proud history that has contributed much to Tucson's rich heritage. These pioneers built neighborhoods, established churches and businesses, and fought to end discrimination and prejudice. Their descendants are leaders today in business, education, government and the arts. This exhibit documents the history of Tucson's African American community, sharing the stories, photographs and memories of some of its members. It also brings forward some of the experiences of African Americans in the U. S. Southwest. Photographs, history, lesson plans, videos included. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76304 This University of Arizona web exhibit focuses on the Bisbee Deportation of 1917. The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 was an event specific to Arizona that influenced the labor movement throughout the United States. What started as a labor dispute between copper mining companies and their workers turned into vigilante action against the allegedly nefarious activities of the Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.). This site is a research-based collection of primary and secondary sources for the study of the deportation of over 1,000 striking miners from Bisbee on 12 July, 1917. Materials include I.W.W. publications, personal recollections, newspaper articles, court records, government reports, correspondence, and journal articles that are part of the collections of three libraries: The University of Arizona Library, the Arizona Historical Society, Tucson, Arizona, and the Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Arizona. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76337 This University of Arizona web exhibit focuses on the Jewish community and its historical contributions in Tucson, Arizona.Traditionally, United States Southwestern history has focused on the contributions of Native Americans, and people whose ancestral roots are in Mexico and Europe. Until recently, little has been written documenting the pioneer Jewish experience. Visitors to this website will learn that Jewish pioneers not only built Jewish communities, but that they also made significant contributions to the development of the Southwest. The Bloom Southwest Jewish Archives at the University of Arizona Library presents several educational exhibits. First is Jewish Images of the Southwest which presents the Jewish pioneer experience. Second is Synagogues of the Southwest, reinforcing that pioneer Jews placed a priority on maintaining their beliefs, values, and traditions even amid the hazards of the nation's frontier. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76328 A University of Arizona web exhibit. The Hispanic Community has been instrumental in transforming Tucson from an isolated Spanish military outpost in the late 1700's, to the bustling Southwestern city it is today. Hispanic Americans have been involved in all aspects of community affairs since the founding of the city by Spanish-speaking settlers in 1775. Indeed, much of the cultural flavor of Tucson can be traced to our Hispanic roots. This exhibit traces the history of Hispanic Americans in Tucson, explaining the strong ties Tucson has with the Spanish and Mexican cultures. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76311 This University of Arizona web site celebrates Ruth Goodhue Chasteney. The Ruth Goodhue Chasteney Memorial Gift Exhibition was Sponsored by the Fine Arts and Humanities Team of the University Library and held in February & March 1997. The original exhibit was held in the Main Library and Special Collections of the University of Arizona. For Love of Ruth: A Celebration of English and AmericanLiterature from the Ruth Goodhue Chasteney Memorial Gift. Robert Westervelt Chasteney Jr. established the Ruth Goodhue Chasteney Memorial Gift at The University ofArizona Library to honor his wife, a remarkable individual whose career in publishing opened new vistas forwomen. Ruth Goodhue was the first woman to serve as managing editor of a Time Inc. publication, TheArchitectural Forum.The Gift includes nearly 700 volumes (with the promise of many more) and an Endowment for the perpetualacquisition of English and American literature for Special Collections. For the exhibition and catalogue, thelibrary has selected titles to suggest aspects of the Chasteneys’ personal and professional lives.