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VERA Newmann Textile Artist & Entrepeneur
VERA loved Nature from an early age and her textiles are described as Bold, Bright, Happy and Inspirational. During the 1960s her textiles were sold in America's finest department stores. Her designs captured the essence of Mid Century Modern.
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Robert Sabuda Illustrator and Paper Engineer Pop-Up Artist
Robert Sabuda is an American Pop-Up Artist or Paper Engineer and Illustrator whose books and cards are very collectible.
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Camp Verde Arizona a Historical Small Town with a Number of Visitor Attractions
Camp Verde in Northern Arizona is rich in history, great local foods and wine and fun places to visit, and should be considered as a destination for visitors to Arizona as well as Arizona residents.
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The 21 Famous Historic Missions of California
From the first Mission established by Franciscan Priest Father Serra in 1769 to the 21st Mission in Sonoma in 1823. The California Missions are an intricate part of California's history. Most remain today and have museums attached to them.
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Picacho Pass: Westernmost Battle of the Civil War
When the Confederate States of America wished to expand their territory and gain access to the minerals in the Southwest, Confederate Capt. Sherod Hunter and Company arrived in Tucson on February 28, 1862, and declared any land under the 34th Parallel in Arizona as part of the Confederacy.
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Are Oranges Citrus or Are They Actually Berries?
Quick answer: they're both! Oranges are citrus and also a member of the hesperidium (berry) family.
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The Two Very Unlucky Arlington Hotels, Santa Barbara California History
The first and second Arlington Hotels built in Santa Barbara California were fine luxury hotels. The first burnt to the ground and the second was destroyed by a 6.3 Richter Scale earthquake.
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Create a Festive Decoration to Celebrate Each Month or Season Without Spending a Fortune
Ideas of how to create different creative decorations using objects you probably already have to celebrate each month or each season or to display items you love..
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A Short History of Christmas Jewelry (With Photos From My Collection)
There are many ways to collect and wear antique and vintage Christmas jewelry. This article discusses the many types of Christmas jewelry, the companies that create it, common themes, display options, and value. Photos of pieces from my personal collection are also included.
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A Review of "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles
Have you read this book? "One must master his circumstances, or his circumstances will master him" is the central theme of the novel "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles. The story follows a former count sentenced to live out his days in a hotel as punishment for writing a controversial poem.
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Book Review of "The Last Castle" by Denise Kiernan
"The Last Castle" is the story of the Biltmore building, the 175,000 sq. ft home of George Washington Vanderbilt during the Gilded Age. It is also about his wife, Edith Vanderbilt, who managed to keep their home through two world wars and the Depression when many other mansions were destroyed.
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Nellie Cashman an Angel, Businesswoman and Miner of the Wild West
Nellie Cashman was a tiny ambitious redhead who immigrated from Ireland and ran boarding houses and restaurants in mining boom towns. She had a big heart for miners and helped to establish hospitals and churches while buying claims and mining throughout the American West, Canada and Alaska.
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7 Memorable Movies Filmed in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona, has been the setting for numerous films, including "Johnny Guitar" (1954), "Kingdom of the Spiders" (1977), and "Sedona" (2011).
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Glamping at California's Russian River and Yosemite Autocamps
Here is my experience glamping in an Airstream along the Autocamp sites located on the Russian River and at Yosemite.
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The Phoenix Lights: Seen by Thousands From Nevada to Arizona
The Phoenix Lights are noted by skeptics and believers as the largest and most-photographed mass sighting of an unexplained triangle-shaped, silent, fast-moving object. UFO? The Air Force? Interdimensional? Extraterrestrial? We may never know.
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Hopi Kachina (Katsina) Native American Art Hand-Carved Dolls: Meanings, Collecting, and Appreciation
This guide will take a look into the mesmerizing Kachina dolls crafted by the Hopi tribe, offering a glimpse into some of the history and meanings behind these amazing works of art.
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Book Review and Summary: The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
The Book of Speculation A curious book with a duel narrative,one set in the present and the other in the 1780s about a librarian, a house falling off a cliff, a curse that causes mermaids to drown, an old book, and carnivals.
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The Authentic Historic Cameron Trading Post, Restaurant and Hotel & Gallery Near Grand Canyon
Cameron Trading Post, Hotel and Restaurant near Grand Canyon ts is one of Arizona's oldest, largest and finest trading posts. Wonderful authentic Navajo and Hopi Jewelry and Arts.
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Las Vegas New Mexico the Other Las Vegas
Las Vegas New Mexico is a mostly undiscovered gem with an interesting history, great Northern NM food and is close to wonderful unspoiled outdoor activities.
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How to Write a Family or Personal History by Keeping It Real
Are you into genealogy? Become a history detective to unlock clues to your family history. Develop resources and establish writing goals. Here's how to "keep it real" while while writing your family history.
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Book Review of "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Linda See
When a young girl, Li-yan, from a tea-growing family in China, has a daughter out of wedlock, she abandons the baby with a tea cake wrapped in her blanket. Read on for my full review of "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane."
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In Sedona Arizona, Tlaquepaque Village: Shopping,Entertainment, Art, Jewelry, and Dining
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts is a favorite place to shop and dine in a unique setting. Tlaquepaque means the Best of Everything and it lives up to its reputation for tourists and locals too.
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Historic Hotel St. Michael on Whiskey Row in Downtown Prescott, Arizona
The Hotel St. Michael on Whiskey Row in Prescott offers a unique glimpse of what life in the Arizona Territory would have been like. The location is great for shopping and local museums.
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The Cactus Derby Races of 1908–1914: Los Angeles to Phoenix
America's first off-road auto racing series was the Cactus Derby, with a cash prize and the title of Master Driver of the World.
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The Historical Westward Ho Hotel 1928 Phoenix Arizona: A Colorful History and an $18 Million Dollar Transformation
The Westward Ho Hotel has been a prominent part of the History of Phoenix. In the early days, the rich and famous were guests, then it fell into disrepair. It became federal housing in the 1980s.
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Zane Grey, Western Cowboy Author: The Arizona Years and Novels 1904-1929
Zane Grey called Arizona "My Beloved Arizona" and found inspiration for writing his Western novels there. He built a cabin in the Rim Country, but after a dispute in 1929 he never returned.
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The Navajo Hogan: A House of Earth and Sky
The Navajo Hogan is a shelter and a place of spiritual elements. Its shape can vary, but tradition dictates rules of earth and sky. Living in a small space, also dictated that rules .
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Reorganize Your Closet and Revamp Your Life: Tips From a Baby Boomer
Cleaning out my closet was a lesson in self-acceptance and gratitude.
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10 Great Restaurants for Outstanding Food in Sedona, Arizona
These are my suggestions for finding the perfect places to eat while visiting Sedona, from takeout to celebrating a special occasion.
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Flash Fiction--The First Rate Last Minute Humorous Christmas Party and Program
Sometimes the best of planning goes awry during the busy Holiday Season, and an impromptu Christmas party and program is just the ticket to relaxed fun.
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Book Review Circling the Sun by Paula McLain About the Early Life of Beryl Markham Aviatrix & Author
The early life of Beryl Markham in Kenya during her childhood and horse training years.
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Flash Fiction- the Grand Canyon Divorce
Sandi and Dan are ending their dream vacation on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in search of Kaibab Squirrels.
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Visit Historic Old Town Cottonwood Arizona for Arts Antiques Wine Tasting, Dining and Specialty Shopping
It's easy to see why Old Town Cottonwood was the winner of the Governor's Tourism Award in 2012 and it's made some great improvements since then. More antiques, more restaurants, more wine & more fun.
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The Historic Hotel Valley Ho a Mid-Century Trendy Hot Spot in Scottsdale Arizona
The Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale was built in 1956 and restored to its Mid-Century Modern glory in 2005. It's retro chic, luxe, and cool. Zu Zu's restaurant and the lounge are a do not miss.
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Book Review of The Boys in the Boat, Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
The Boys in the Boat about the 9 member American Crew team from the University of Washington who made great sacrifices to overcome odds during the Great Depression and win gold at the 1936 Olympics.
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How to Collect Mid Century Modern Vintage Melamine Dinnerware of the 1940s-1970s
Melamine plastic dishes are usually called Melmac and were produced during the period we now call Mid Century Modern. The sets were unbreakable, and were produced in a variety of colors and shapes.
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Jerome Arizona's 53rd Annual Historic Home Tour 2018
The tiny town of Jerome Arizona, population 444, once a billion dollar Copper mining town,then a ghost town and now a great tourist destination for dining, shopping wine tasting.
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How to Collect Vintage Halloween Antiques and Collectibles
It's interesting to learn a little about the history of Halloween and how it is celebrated. From early traditions it is easy to see how the Halloween antiques and collectibles represent Halloween fun
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Book Review of Over the Edge Death in Grand Canyon Fatal Mishaps
Most people come to Grand Canyon National Park to enjoy the stunning beauty of one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders. Most leave with good memories and photos, but some unlucky find death.
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I Am Not a Pig Javelinas Are Collared Peccaries of the Southwestern Desert
Collard Peccaries or Javelinas appear as hairy pigs, but they are not. They are found in the American Southwestern deserts, but also in Mexico and the jungles of South America.
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5 Exceptional Places for Native American Art in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona is a wonderful place to shop for Native American art, as the stores carry authentic items like jewelry, baskets, and pottery purchased from top Native American artists.
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How Arizona Pima Cotton Is Grown, Ginned, Milled and Marketed
Cotton has a long history as remanents of of items woven from cotton can be dated back as far as the 14th Century. Many varieties of cotton exist and are classified as either long or short fibers.
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Visit the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Learn Its History and Importance
Hoover Dam was constructed to tame the wild Colorado River. The project was completed in 1935 during the Great Depression years and provides water storage, flood control and hydro-electric power.
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Reasons to Collect Those Adorable Vintage Antique Valentines
The celebration of Valentine's Day on Feb 14th began with the legend of an early Christian priest named Valentinus. The poet Geoffrey Chaucer was instrumental in the traditions of courtly love, which included the flowery verse for romance. By the 19th Century, the Valentine postcard was popular...
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The Museum of Northern Arizona and Other Places to Visit in Flagstaff Arizona
Flagstaff in Northern Arizona is close to some of Arizona's most beautiful natural wonders, such as the south rim of the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater and others. Snow Bowl offers alpine skiing in winter and chair lift rides through the pines in summer. Museum of...
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How to Collect Cute Plastic Vintage Christmas Collectibles From the 1950s and 1960s
Cute plastic Christmas decorations were produced during World War Two through the 1960s that have become vintage collectibles. During the 1930s celluloid items were stylish but flamable. Santas, snowmen, candy containers, elves, reindeer, tree toppers and ornaments produced from safe and durable...
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What Foods Did Americans Cook and Eat in the 1950s?
Eating in the 1950s wasn't all hamburgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes. Learn what Americans actually cooked at home during this era.
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How to Shop Thrift and Consignment Stores for Bargains and Treasures
Shopping at thrift stores is a great way to find bargins, but also a fine way to repurpose and recycle while helping support community charities.
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Arizona's Route 66 30th Annual Fun Run Attracts Vintage Cars Trucks Cycles to the Mother Road
Driving in the Arizona Historic Route 66 Fun Run with over 700 vintage cars, truck, motorcycles is a fantastic experience. Route 66, the Mother Road, has become an icon not only for Americans, but for Route 66 Clubs all over the world. Get Your Kicks on Route 66 Arizona is still true as the run...
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Cracker Jack Collecting Vintage Charms Toys and Prizes for the Kid in All of Us
Cracker Jack snack was introduced by FW Rueckheim of Chicago Illinois when he combined popcorn with peanuts and covered them with molasses. After 1914, a prize was included in each box. The first prizes were baseball cards and metal charms. Later charms made of celluloid of animals and cartoon...
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Visiting the Historic Town of Portal, AZ, in the Chiricahua Mountains
Portal is an area in the southeastern corner of Arizona in Cochise County. Known for cattle ranching and mining, it's also a prime location for birdwatching and hiking.
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Collecting Restaurant China 1920s-1970s From Antiques to Funky
Restaurant china was produced in great numbers between the 1920s-1970s. Most hotels, restaurants, railroads, airlines, and private clubs had their own china with distinctive logos. Prices have gone up, but collecting is still affordable. Railroad china is the most sought after type of restaurant...
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A Very Vintage Christmas Decorating With Antiques and Collectibles
Stay a while as I show you my beloved Christmas collection, from vintage Santas to antique ornaments. You'll probably see something you loved growing up but has since slipped your mind!
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Book Review Vanished Arizona by Martha Summerhayes an 1874 Diary of Army Life in Arizona by a Plucky Woman
Vanished Arizona, by Martha Summerhayes is a book of detailed recolections written by Martha about her time in Arizona (beginning in 1874) as the wife of Lt. Jack Summerhayes. It offers a unique glimpse of Army life in the U.S. Army 8th infantry from a woman's point of view. Tales of 120 degree...
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The North Rim of the Grand Canyon Arizona and the Grand Canyon Lodge A Less Crowded Experience
Visiting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is a less crowded more relaxing place to appreciate the spectacular views and to observe the wildlife found in the Kaibab Forest. The North Rim is open Mid May to Mid October and reservations to stay at the Grand Canyon Lodge or campgrounds need to be...
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Collecting and Caring for Nambe Timeless Designs Headquarters in New Mexico
Nambe was formulated near the Nambe Pueblo in New Mexico in the 1950s.The main ingredient in Nambe serving and decorative pieces is aluminum but the other 7 metals are a secret. Various artists have designed Nambe pieces. The pieces do not need polishing, but care must be taken not to put them in...
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Arizona's State Capitol Building, Museum, and Memorial Plaza Phoenix Arizona
Visiting a state capitol is a great way to learn about the history of any state. The Arizona State Capitol and the Arizona State Capitol Museum contains many artifacts from the USS Arizona ship that sunk during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Art by Arizona artists Lon Megargee and David Swing is...
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Revisiting Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose Wilder and the Little House on the Prairie Television Series
The life of author Laura Ingalls Wilder who wrote the Little House books and whose writing was the basis for the TV series Little House on the Prarie really was lived on the praries. For many years, Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote non-fiction articles about raising chickens and other aspects of being a...
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Ben's Bells and Sedona Kind Charms a Positive Way to Promote Random Acts of Kindness
What can one person do to promote random acts of kindness in a violent world? Mare in Tucson AZ started Ben's Bells, and Sedona Kind hangs charms in unusual places at random with a note.
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Life of the American Cowboy and Celebrating the National Day of the American Cowboy
In 2005 then American president George Bush proclaimed the 4th Saturday would be The National Day of the American Cowboy. The purpose is to preserve Western Heritage of the real cowboy who helped to settle the West. His lot was much harder that the life of the cowboys in Western films. The...
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Collecting Vintage Hammered Aluminum Pieces From the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s
Collecting hammered aluminum pieces from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s adds vintage style to any occasion. Pieces are plentiful and affordable and don't require polishing. Many aluminum pieces are distinct and are hand wrought.
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What Do Successful Authors Such as David Baldacci Do When They Seem to Write the Same Novel Over and Over?
What does a best selling author do when after great success with a certain series or character or style, he appears to be writing the same novel over and over? Some great authors use a pen name. Other authors have adopted co-authoring, and others like David Baldacci, change persona and characters.
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Frankoma Art Pottery 1938–2004: Collecting Artistry in Clay
From 1938 to 2004, the Frankoma Pottery of Sapulpa Oklahoma produced some of the most interesting American pottery ever designed. The company produced dinnerware lines, serving pieces, commemorative pieces, vases.
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Arizona's Biosphere 2 and Arcosanti the Real Living Under a Dome
The Biosphere 2 near Oracle Arizona is visited by people from all over the world. Began as an experiment to have eight experts called Biospherians sealed inside the Biosphere to live for a 2 year period. The experiment was far less than scientific. After going through a number of sponsors, the...
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Isabella Greenway 1886-1953 Congresswoman, Cattle Queen & Builder of Arizona Inn in Tucson
Isabella Greenway 1886-1953 was Arizona's first Congresswoman. Eleanor Roosevelt was Isabella's lifetime friend and Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt were partly the reason that Isabella became active in politics. She had 2 children by 1st husband Robert Ferguson a former Rough Rider with Teddy...
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La Posada: A Restored Fred Harvey Railroad Hotel in Winslow, Arizona (Route 66 History Combined With Art)
La Posada Hotel on the Santa Fe Railroad line in Winslow, Arizona, was opened by the Fred Harvey Company in 1930. The La Posada, or resting place, was closed in 1957, but has been restored and offers fine food and lodging in the former Fred Harvey tradition.
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Book Review of New York Times Bestseller: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, is fiction at its best, but you find yourself thinking that it could be true. When the Panama Hotel in Seattle, an actual hotel which catered to Japanese families is reopened, a number of items are discovered in the basement. The items were...
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What Makes a Chile Pepper Hot ? Chile Pepper Varieties and the Institute in Las Cruces New Mexico
Chile peppers were growing in the Americas at least 6,000 years ago. Christopher Columbus is credited with bringing the chili pepper back to Spain. It was discovered that chile peppers are loaded with vitamins C and other minerals. It is undecided if the peppers are a vegetable or a fruit. The...
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Charles Owen Brown Biography of Tucson Arizona's Saloon Keeper of Congress Hall
Charles Owen Brown was the owner of the Congress Hall Saloon in early Territorial Tucson, Arizona. At look at his life tells a lot about life in Tucson in the late 1800s and early 1900s because saloons were the gathering places for social and political events. Sadly things didn't work out so well...
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Copper Mining Operations Prices and Futuristic Uses
Copper was the first metal to be mined in quanity by mankind. Copper can be hammered into sheets and formed into many shapes. With alloys, copper can be made into brass and bronze. Copper is mined from mineral chalcopyrite, then sent to smelter, turned into copper concentrate. New uses for copper...
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Del E Webb 1899-1974 A Biography of the Man and His Construction Business
Del E Webb wanted to be a baseball player, but grew to own one of America's best known construction and development companies. Webb was born in California in 1899 and died in 1974. He built hospitals, housing developments such as Sun City in Arizona, business complexes, and casinos in Las Vegas...
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The Fred Harvey Company and the Southwestern Indian Detours 1925-1940s
The Fred Harvey Company established Harvey Houses, Hotels like El Tovar Hotel, and Harvey Indian Rooms throughout the West. The Harvey Company also established the Southwestern Indian Detours in 1926. Trained drivers and well educated guides made it possible for tourists to leave the train and...
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Collecting Gas and Oil Advertising The Ultimate Garage Art
Collecting gas and oil company signs and gas pumps is one of the more expensive collecting fields, but it is the ultimate garage or man cave art. Vintage automobile collectors love gas and oil advertising items too and many fine auto auctions now include gas and oil pumps and signs. Gas bashes,...
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The History and Heyday of the American Gas Station
The history of the automobile and the development of the full service gas or service station is roadside nostalgia at its best. The development of gas from kerosene to high tech fuel as we know it today took many decades to develop. While the service station attendant and free road maps are long...
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The Deadly Bird Cage Theatre Tombstone Arizona
The Bird Cage Theatre is located in Tombstone Arizona, (The Town too Tough to Die) of the Wyatt Earp fame. The Bird Cage Theatre was part saloon, part brothel, and part gambling hall. While other activities were taking place, some of the finest Vaudville acts took place on the stage. Wyatt...
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How Sedona Arizona Got Its Name: Sedona Schnebly 1877- 1950
Sedona Arizona was named for Sedona Arabella Schnebly an early pioneer woman who came to the area with her husband T Carl Schnebly and family. Sedona's memorial bell at Wayside Chapel in Sedona will be rung to celebrate the exact minute of Arizona's Centennial statehood on February 14 2012.
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Desert Caballeros Western Art Museum and Cowboy Gear in Wickenburg Arizona is the Real Deal
When the Phoenix Museum of Art decided to drop the Cowboy Artists of America from their show schedule, The Arizona Republic surmised that Phoenix was now too sophisticated for Western Art. Thank goodnes the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg Arizona continues to promote Western artists....
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Riordan Mansion a 1904 Historic Home and Museum Flagstaff Arizona
The Riordan Mansion built in 1904, in Flagstaff Arizona is an amazing 13,000 sq ft log home,designed in an Arts and Crafts style. It was designed by Charles Whittlesey the architect of the El Tovar Hotel at the Grand Canyon. The home was built for the two Riordan brothers who had married the two...
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Alonzo Lon Megargee Arizona Cowboy Artist 1883-1960
Arizona artist Lon Megargee's life as a real cowboy was as wild as his early Arizona paintings. His most famous 12 paintings were commissioned by Arizona's first governor George Hunt. Lon's other claim to fame was his 4 dogs playing poker series for the Phoenix based A-1 Beer Company.
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Yuma Territorial Prison Hell Hole Jail of the Arizona Territory
By 1870 Yuma was Arizona's second largest town. The 1875 Arizona Territorial Legislature set aside funds to build a Yuma Territorial Prision. Prisoners built the prison and lived in 9 by 8 shared cells. The most famous prisoner was Pearl Hart. The prison closed in 1909 when a new prison was...
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Chapel of the Holy Cross Sedona Arizona Marguerite Brunswig Staude
Marguerite Brunswig Staude built the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona Arizona as a memorial for her parents. Marguerite was an artist and devout catholic. Once the Bishop of Santa Fe approved the building of the Chapel, Marguerite's friend Sen. Barry Goldwater helped her get approval on the...
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The Enduring Appeal of Scotty Dogs
The Scottish Terrier is easily one of the most recognized dog breeds. Collie dog items are the most collected because of the popularity of Lassie stories, but Scotty dogs are second. A wide variety of scotty dog collectibles are available from charms to bookends and have been made in almost every...
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One Hundred Years of El Tovar Hotel and Hopi House Grand Canyon Arizona
The El Tovar Hotel located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona was opened by the Fred Haarvey Company in 1905. The hotel was decorated by Mary Jane Coulter and was intended to resemble a cross between a rustic hunting lodge and a Swiss chalet. The hotel underwent a renovation in 2005...
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Living in Sedona, Arizona: Life Beyond the Vortex
Sedona, Arizona hosts visitors from all over the world year round. But what is it like to live here? A local describes what life is like in this beautiful place.
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Saguaros Giant Cactus Sentinels of the Sonoran Desert
The giant saguaro cactus or carnegiea gigantea is the official state symbol of the state of Arizona, and in general for the Sonoran Desert. The saguaro is extremely slow growing and will only grow 1 to 1.5 inches during its first eight years. During periods of rainfall, the saguaro "pleats" expand...
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Jerome Arizona from Copper Mining to Art Colony
The small town of Jerome Arizona, was once a Billion Dollar Copper Mining Camp. Perched on Cleopatra Hill, Jerome is also America's most vertical city. When the mines closed in the 1950s, Jerome almost became a ghost town. By the 1960s, artists began arriving and today the town offers quaint...
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San Xavier del Bac Mission a Padre Kino Tucson Arizona Treasure
Many agree that San Xavier del Bac Mission just South of Tucson Arizona is one of finest examples of mission architecture in the United States. The Catholic mission was begun about 1783 or 1788 and finished around 1797. The construction was fired or burnt adobe and lime plaster as wood was scarce....
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Ted De Grazia Arizona Artist 1909-1982
Ted De Grazia was born in Morenci Arizona in 1909 to a mining family of Italian heritage. He studies art at the University of Arizona in Tucson and studied in Mexico with Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco. He once had a tiny rustic studio on Prince Rd in Tucson and then established the Gallery...
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How Roses Were Brought to Arizona and the Famous Tombstone Rosebush
The rose is probably the most beloved flower and has been grown for centuries in many countries across the world. It surprises people to learn that the largest rose bush as certified by Ripley's Believe it or Not is located in Tombstone Arizona. The Lady Banksia rosh bush covers approximately...
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Charmed By Charms and Charm Bracelets
The history of charms and charm bracelets continues to be written as fashion styles change. From symbols of nationality, family names, social status, or personal style, charms and how they have been worn continue to fasinate. Charms have been made from stone, brass, silver, copper, plastic, coins...
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Endicott Peabody The Boxing Episcopal Priest of Old Tombstone Arizona
Endicott Peabody came to Tombstone in the Arizona Territory as a young Episcopal priest in 1882. The young priest kept a diary about his experiences trying to build the St. Paul's Episcopal church. The diary mentions the Earps fued with the Cowboys, the troubles of the miners and his quest to...