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The Lamp in the Desert: the Story of the University of Arizona

1958 to 1960
AZ 065
Collection Guide
"The Lamp in the Desert" draft page

Douglas D. Martin was an author, newspaperman, and a member of the University of Arizona journalism faculty from 1946 to 1956. One of his most notable works was his book The Lamp in the Desert.

The collection consists of the author’s original drafts and a printer’s copy of The Lamp in the Desert, accompanied by notes, audio tape recordings, and other research materials. Also included are historical accounts of various University departments written by others that did not appear in the published version.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Literature
Collection Area:
University of Arizona

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.