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The Mark of a Man

1876 to 1955
AZ 030
Collection Guide
Draft of The Mark of a Man with Author's Notes

Francis Marion Whiting, born 1911 in Chihuahua, Mexico, was a scientist and a teacher in Pima County, AZ.

The story behind the collection is based on a tape recording of Francis Whiting Sr.'s recollections in 1964. The collection includes a bound typescript relating stories of the Charles Whiting family and their descendants; mainly concerning their experiences as Mormon pioneers helping to establish colonies in Chihuahua between 1885 and 1908. The family history information extends from 1876 to 1955, but later years are covered very briefly.

 

 

Included materials:
Manuscript
Collection Area:
Borderlands

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.