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    • First air ship about to land in Ball Park, Yuma, Arizona

    • First air ship about to land in Ball Park, Yuma, Arizona

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    • Airplanes; Aeronautics—Arizona—History; Yuma (Ariz.)

    • This image captures Robert G. Fowler coming in for a landing -- the first aircraft to land in Arizona -- on October 25, 1911. Fowler took off from Santa Monica, California and landed his Wright Model B biplane in a ballpark. This land is currently...
    • Flagstaff, Ariz. Lowell Observatory

    • Flagstaff, Ariz. Lowell Observatory

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    • Flagstaff (Ariz.); Agriculture-Arizona

    • View of Flagstaff and the Lowell Observatory. Card is postmarked Cornville, Arizona, October 1911 to Mrs. E.H. Doty, Arlington, Maricopa, County, Arizona. Message reads "Cornville, Arizona Oct. 30, 1911. Dear Friends - was just thinking of...
    • Ford Hotel, Phoenix, Ariz

    • Ford Hotel, Phoenix, Ariz

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    • Hotels—Arizona

    • This card is postmarked October 1911 and was sent to Miss Laura T. Kent of Maxton, Arizona via Prescott. Message reads "Box 1168. 10/24/11. Dear friend, arrived home friday, safe and sane and conservative after an uneventful trip. Only broke one...
    • Fort Apache, Arizona

    • Fort Apache, Arizona

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    • Fort Apache (Ariz.); Indians of North America—Agriculture—Arizona

    • Postcard shows people (possibly Native American) working around a haystack, presumably in the area around Fort Apache Arizona. The card was written to Miss Laura M. Hasson of Philadelphia and is postmarked August 1907. The message reads "Dear L....
    • Fort Huachuca

    • Fort Huachuca

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    • Fort Huachuca (Ariz.); Mexico—History—Revolution, 1910-1920

    • Card is postmarked Fort Huachuca, August 1916 and is addressed to Mr. Thos. Hedges, Hartford, Connecticut. Message reads "8/25/16. This gives you an idea of the country out here. The trail you see is the one that we came in on. Son."
    • Giant cactus in Arizona

    • Giant cactus in Arizona

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    • Outdoor recreation--Arizona; Tourism--Arizona; Saguaro--Arizona; Desert plants--Arizona

    • View of Saguaro cactus surrounded by people in period clothing to illustrate the relative size to the cactus. The Saguaro cactus is native to the Sonoran Desert and can grow to over 70 feet tall. Image caption reads: "Giant Cactus in Arizona."...
    • Globe, Arizona team

    • Globe, Arizona team

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    • Globe (Ariz.); Copper miners; Advertising

    • The men on the front of this card are identified as Lewis Page (L) and Jas. A. Pickens (R). Copyright notice of 1908 indicates that the photograph was taken by George H. Thwaites. It is likely that these two men were participating in a hand...
    • Greetings from Tucson, Ariz. Casas De Adobe Mexican quarters

    • Greetings from Tucson, Ariz. Casas De Adobe Mexican quarters

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    • Tucson (Ariz.); Mexican American architecture—Southwest , New; Architecture and society

    • This card was sent to Mrs. M. Goetz, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Message on the front of card reads: "12/26/04 Glückliches neues Jahr an euch alles; brief späten. Alles lustig. [Milh?]." (Tranlsation from German: "Happy new year to everyone; late...
    • Greetings from Tucson, Ariz. Congress Street

    • Greetings from Tucson, Ariz. Congress Street

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    • Tucson (Ariz.)

    • This card was sent to Mrs. William [Gileuace?] of Chicago, Illinois and has a Tucson postmark. Message reads "See where I am. Left home January 19th, don't expect to return until June 1st. Please write me soon General Delivery. With love from...
    • Hayden, Arizona

    • Hayden, Arizona

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    • Hayden (Ariz.); Mines and mineral resourcs--Arizona--History

    • View of Hayden showing housing and businesses including The John MacIntyre Co. General Merchandise. Established to process ore from nearby mines, Hayden was named for Charles Hayden of Hayden, Stone and Company. Caption on the reverse of the card...
    • Hearty congratulations

    • Hearty congratulations

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    • Cowboys; Ranch life—Arizona

    • This card is postmarked August 1910 from Cline, Arizona to Mr. E.H. Lily, Phoenix, Arizona. Message reads: "Aug 4, 1910. Dear Friends, Card rec'd was glad to hear from you again. [?] we are having rain at last and am busy branding. Am going to...
    • Hotel Adams fire

    • Hotel Adams fire

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    • Phoenix (Ariz.); Hotels--Arizona; Fires--Arizona

    • In May 1910 Phoenix's Hotel Adams burned to the ground. Within days, postcards depicting the spectacular fire were available for sale. The publisher of this postcard is noted on the back as "Nickel Stores, Co., Phoenix. This postcard has a flag...
    • Hotel Adams, Center St., Phoenix, Ariz.

    • Hotel Adams, Center St., Phoenix, Ariz.

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    • Phoenix (Ariz.); Hotels--Arizona

    • View of Center Street, Phoenix, with the Hotel Adams identified with an "X". Also shown are Goodman's Pharmacy, and the Western Union Telegraph and Cable Office. It appears that a man is working on an overhead street lamp in the middle of the...
    • Hotel Adams, Phoenix, Arizona. Absolutely fire proof

    • Hotel Adams, Phoenix, Arizona. Absolutely fire proof

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    • Phoenix (Ariz.); Hotels--Arizona; Fires--Arizona

    • In May 1910 Phoenix's Hotel Adams burned to the ground, and was replaced by a five story high structure built of reinforced concrete which was advertised as "fire proof" This postcard is postmarked Phoenix, March 1912 and addressed to Miss Lucie...
    • I'm a water wagon from Bisbee, Ariz.

    • I'm a water wagon from Bisbee, Ariz.

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    • Bisbee (Ariz.); Donkeys

    • This postcard was sent to Miss E. Hennon in Blackburn, England and is postmarked Bisbee, Arizona, November 1905. The images are of burros loaded up with water bags and wood. Message reads: "With love, W.J.B."
    • I'm glad to meet the girls in Glendale, Ariz.

    • I'm glad to meet the girls in Glendale, Ariz.

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    • Frontier and pioneer life--Arizona; Ranch life--Arizona

    • Comical postcard customized for the town of Glendale, Arizona. The postcard is postmarked Peoria, November 1912 and addressed to Miss Margaret Sanderson, Whittier, California. Message reads: "Dear Sister, Will answer your card while I am waiting on...
    • I'm no kicker

    • I'm no kicker

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    • Mexico—History—Revolution, 1910-1920.

    • This card is addressed to Mrs. G.G. Spivey, Arouras, California and is postmarked Hereford, Arizona, February 1913. Message reads "Saturday. Dearest Wife, I will try and send you a card as I am on the border of Mexico and just ready to fight for...
    • I'm stuck on the country here

    • I'm stuck on the country here

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    • Yuma (Ariz.); Climate—Arizona

    • Postcard shows cartoon of man sitting on a cactus. The message on the front of this card reads "Yuma. 120° in the shade. P.S. Where's the shade." Postcard is addressed to G.W. Switzer of Los Angeles, California and is postmarked Yuma, 1907. ...
    • In Arizona "Those Dear Old Days"

    • In Arizona "Those Dear Old Days"

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    • Outdoor recreation—Arizona; Donkeys

    • Thie postcard shows a group riding donkeys or mules. It is postmarked Morenci, Arizona, September 1903, and is addressed to Mr. Geo. S. Dickey, Mid Stemucke, [Middle Stewiacke?] Nova Scotia, Canada. Message reads "Sept 21, 08. Rec'd your letter...
    • Indian pueblo. Zuni, Arizona

    • Indian pueblo. Zuni, Arizona

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    • Zuni architecture; Indians of North America—Dwellings

    • This card is postmarked Mexico, April 1908 and was sent to Mrs. J.E. Russell of Los Angeles, California. The image is identified as Arizona, but the Zuni Pueblo is located in what is now New Mexico. Message reads: "Your postal is fine. Write....

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