Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-286) and index.
Contents:
Railroad jubilation to economic recession, 1854-1890 -- A diverse and often divided community, 1890-1900 -- Tossing the mayor, 1900-1910 -- Statehood, the "white plague," and a serious census setback, 1910-1922 -- Aviation and athletic accomplishments, 1920-1930 -- Tough times, discrimination, and subways, 1930-1940 -- War, growth, and entertainment, 1940-1950 -- Ever increasing expansion, 1950-1960 -- Crime, downtown decline, and urban highways, 1960-1970 -- Social change mixed with political turmoil, 1970-1980 -- TCE/AIDS/TEP, 1980-1990 -- Sports highlights and water lowlights, 1990-2000 -- Economic decline but transportation improvements, 2000-2010 -- Shootings and squabbles, 2010-2014.
Summary:
"This book describes many aspects of the community--its ceremonies and customs, its early bitter battle to secure the University of Arizona, its multitude of problems, its noteworthy accomplishments and its racial divides. The recollections of those who have made Tucson such a memorable place are included, from political leaders to celebrities to ordinary residents"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.