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Murphy, William J. (William John), 1839-1923

 Person

Found in 5 Collections or records:

Exterior View of W. J. Murphy's Office. Phoenix, Arizona, circa 1900

 File
Identifier: 23:40
Scope and Contents

W. J. Murphy was a land developer in the valley.

Dates: circa 1900

William J. and Laura (Fulwiler) Murphy Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-63
Abstract

The William J. and Laura (Fulwiler) Murphy Papers consist of correspondence, financial records, certificates, printed matter, and unpublished manuscripts extending from 1781 to 1983. The bulk of the collection houses letters from William J. Murphy to his wife Laura regarding family matters and his efforts to secure funding for the construction of the Arizona Canal and for agricultural and commercial land development in Phoenix, Arizona from 1872 to 1924.

Dates: 1781-1983; Majority of material found within 1872-1924

Dorothy Fulwiler Robinson Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: CP RD
Abstract

This collection houses 1,334 images primarily depicting the Robinson family and their work at the Ingleside Inn and San Marcos Resort.

Dates: circa 1867-circa 1970; Majority of material found within circa 1890-circa 1930

View of Ingleside Inn, Indian School Road. Phoenix, Arizona, circa 1908

 File
Identifier: 21:1
Scope and Contents

Built under the supervision of Will H. Robinson for W. J. Murphy. Managed by Mrs. Robinson.

Dates: circa 1908

W. J. Murphy at the Dedication of Roosevelt Dam; Roosevelt, Arizona, 1911

 File
Identifier: A472C-A472D
Scope and Content Note From the collection: This collection houses commercial photographs showing city scenes, streets, architectural views and building construction, commercial activities, water development projects (including dams and canals), landscapes, and agriculture in and around Phoenix, Arizona. Of particular note are the images showing the construction of Frog Tanks Diversion Dam and Lake Pleasant (A101-A353, A357), Arizona guest ranches and resorts (A754-A803), and Roosevelt Dam and the Apache Trail (A357-A372, A378,...
Dates: 1911