Grace M. Sparks 1893-1963
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TITLE
Grace M . Sparks 1893-1963
CREATOR
Arizona Quilter's Guild
SUBJECT
Arizona Women's Hall of Fame
Browse Topic
Society and culture Government and politics Family and community
DESCRIPTION
Grace Sparkes worked to develop and bring progress to northern Arizona . Many sights in northern Arizona , such as the land around the Montezuma Castle National Monument and Coronado Entrada National Monument are a result of her campaigning . She also renovated other ruins , restored the Old Governor’s Mansion , and established a Veteran’s Affairs Hospital . She also established the Smoki People of Prescott , a group dedicated to learning and preserving Indian lore . In addition to cultural preservation , she brought interstate highways to Arizona and helped bring a bridge that would cross to California .
TYPE
Image
Acquisition Note
Made possible with contributions from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records; Arizona Historical Society; Sharlot Hall Museum; the Governor’s Office for Women; Arizona Humanities Council; Arizona Quilter's Guild.
Exhibit
Arizona Women's Hall of Fame
RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
For questions about the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame exhibit, contact the Carnegie Center at 602-926-3604
DATE ORIGINAL
1985 ca.
Time Period
1980s (1980-1989)
ORIGINAL FORMAT
Quilt panel made from black and white photograph
DIGITAL IDENTIFIER
Grace M. Sparks 1893-1963.JPG
DIGITAL FORMAT
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
REPOSITORY
Carnegie Center, 1101 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Sort Order
03080
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