Arivaca Yesterdays: John Bartlett, founder of Oro Blanco
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2006
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In this article, Kasulaitis takes us through the life of John "Yank" Bartlett, the founder of the town of Oro Blanco. Bartlett arrived in Arizona in 1873. Born in New Hampshire, Bartlett quickly took to the frontier lifestyle, playing a central role in the management of several mines in the Arivaca area. Bartlett died at the age of 70 in 1905, leaving behind a large family and an extensive estate.
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English
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Text
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Journal Issue/Article
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23
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3
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2-Jan
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Altar Valley
Arivaca
Arizona
history
mining
United States
Reports and other documents about Sonoran Desert ecology, management, and conservation. Curated by the not-for-profit Altar Valley Conservation Alliance (AVCA) located outside Tucson, AZ.