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DescriptionPhotograph of a group at a formal event. Photo taken by J. Chaw, who had a studio in San Nicolas, Havana.
DescriptionPhotograph of a couple at a formal event. Photo Was taken by J. Chaw studio in Havana, Cuba.
Created1950-10-15
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The back reads: "A beautiful aspect of this window is one of many commercial establishments of Havana that display and sell Chinese porcelain. From the little symbolic figure to the complicated and expensive piece of furniture with the fine piece of sculpture, here is presently a large display of the

The back reads: "A beautiful aspect of this window is one of many commercial establishments of Havana that display and sell Chinese porcelain. From the little symbolic figure to the complicated and expensive piece of furniture with the fine piece of sculpture, here is presently a large display of the industry of Chinese porcelain."
Created1941
DescriptionThe back reads: "To Mercedes and Lanuliu of Jorge and Bebo Cheong, Havana"
Created1864-03-08
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This is a ship manifest detailing the 290 Chinese colonists expected to arrive in Cuba aboard the Portuguese ship "Gica." The ship arrived in the port of Havana on March 8, 1864, with 281 of the colonists listed in the ship manifest; seven died during the journey and two remained in

This is a ship manifest detailing the 290 Chinese colonists expected to arrive in Cuba aboard the Portuguese ship "Gica." The ship arrived in the port of Havana on March 8, 1864, with 281 of the colonists listed in the ship manifest; seven died during the journey and two remained in Macao.

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ContributorsPotter, A. F. (Author)
Created1918-01-10
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Letter from A. F. Potter to Carl T. Hayden describing John H. Page's request to build a railway for the Canyon Copper Company as "impractical."

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Created2002-02
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The Adaptive Management workshop proceedings continue the series that is underway to support the development of the Ranch Conservation Element. The verbatim proceedings and materials from the workshop are included.

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Created2014-10
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As Arizona’s population continues to grow, so does the need for electricity. Retail sales of electricity in Arizona have increased along with the population, although sales per person have declined since peaking in 2007, a sign of decreased use and increased efficiency. As we progress in the twenty-first century, action

As Arizona’s population continues to grow, so does the need for electricity. Retail sales of electricity in Arizona have increased along with the population, although sales per person have declined since peaking in 2007, a sign of decreased use and increased efficiency. As we progress in the twenty-first century, action must be taken to increase the sustainability of our energy resources by continuing to conserve and by shifting to the greater use of energy from renewable sources. In addition, we must work to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.