The Early Years of the Patagonia Public Library: 1957-1976

by Lisa Waite Bunker

On this page:
1) General Sources Consulted
2) Patagonia-related Sources Consulted

General Sources Consulted

American Library Association. Survey of Libraries in the United States. Chicago: American Library Association, 1926.

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Patagonia-related Sources Consulted

Arizona. Department of Commerce. Patagonia Community Profile. Phoenix: Arizona Department of Commerce, April 1989.

—. Department of Economic Planning and Development. Patagonia Arizona Community Profile. Phoenix: Department of Economic Planning and Development, February, 1972.

—. —. Patagonia Arizona Community Profile. Phoenix: Department of Economic Planning and Development, July, 1978.

—. —. Patagonia Arizona Community Profile. Phoenix: Department of Economic Planning and Development, February, 1980.

Barbour-Herder, Lesley, et al. “Community Assessment: Patagonia.” Unpublished termpaper, 1977.

Berk, Cambel. “What the Library Means to Me.” Editorial. Patagonia Press, Feb. 1998.

Blake, Catherine. “Invitation to Patagonia, “ Patagonia Provoker, Sept. 25, 1964.

Bodfield, Rhonda. “Sinking in Debt, Patagonia Faces Hard Choices,” Arizona Daily Star, Dec. 21, 1997, B1.

Brooks, Laura. “Slow-moving Patagonia Inches Toward Economic Oblivion,” Arizona Daily Star, Oct. 29, 1991.

Bryant, Margaret R. “Protest Desecration of Structure which Houses Patagonia History.” Editorial. Nogales International, Dec. 26, 1990.

Castro, Francisco. “Patagonia: ‘A Little Annexation, Taxation?’” Nogales International, Jan. 13, 1998.

—. “Read it (While You Can) and Weep: the Budget Ax Falls on Patagonia’s Library Staff,” The Bulletin, Jan. 23, 1998.

Chipman, Peter. “Report to the Community #7.” Unpublished community update, May 17, 1999.

Cimetta, Adriana, et al. “Community Assessment: Patagonia.” Unpublished termpaper, 1998.

“County Tour to Boost Cady Hall Fund Drive,” Nogales International, April 18, 1990.

Fortney, Carrie. “City Library,” Patagonia Patriot (Sept. 18, 1969): 8.

Friends of the Patagonia Library, Inc. “By-laws,” ts. n.d.

“Funds for Recreation,” Nogales International, Feb. 27, 1996.

Galtin, Roberta Stephens. Telephone interview, Dec. 12, 1999.

Greenleaf, Sally. “Cady Hall Lives: Its Historical Integrity is respected, Community Should Unite Behind Reconstruction,” Nogales International, Jan. 9, 1991.

—. “Friends of Patagonia Library Honored in Phoenix,” The Bulletin, November 24, 1999: 1.

—. Personal interview, Dec. 10, 1999.

Horrocks, Virginia. Patagonia Patriot, mimeographed newspaper published July 3, 1969-April 15, 1971.

Howley, Louis. “On the PL Road: Patagonia Public Library,” Public Libraries (June 1996): 16.

Kates, Allen. “Guest Commentary: Why the Patagonia Town Council Must Resign.” Editorial. Southeastern Arizona Weekly Bulletin, Feb. 18, 1998.

Kimball, Robert E. “What Happens when the Grants Run Out?” Southeastern Arizona Weekly Bulletin, Oct. 21, 1998.

Kirby, Lou Anne. “Library Support: US West Donates $2,000 to upgrade Patagonia Facility,” Nogales International, Feb. 16, 1996.

Kreutz, Douglas. “Birds, Nature’s Beauty Fueling a Business Boom in Patagonia,” Arizona Daily Star, Mar. 28, 1993, 1, 4B.

Kupel, Douglas E. “Patagonia, Jewel of the Sonoita Valley,” The Journal of Arizona History 36.1 (Spring 1995): 55-82.

“Large Donation Given to Patagonia Library,” The Bulletin, Nov. 25, 1998.

Lenon, Robert. “Data on Cady Hall & John Cady, Block A, Patagonia,” ts. n.d.

—. “50th Anniversary of Incorporation of Town of Patagonia: 2/16/1948,” ts. Aug. 26, 1997.

[Lenon, Robert?]. “Patagonia,” ts. n.d.

Leonard, Phyllis. “From Papyrus to Patagonia: a Nutshell History of Libraries,” ts. Sept. 24, 1996.

Lloyd, Mable. Phone interview, Dec. 2, 1999.

Lloyd, Mable. Email interview, Dec. 7, 1999.

Luna, Sherry. Phone interview, Nov. 28, 1999.

Maiorana, Mark. “All Abuzz about Bees and Books,” The Bulletin, Sept. 10, 1997: 5.

—. “Council Attempts to Deal with Dissension,” Southeastern Arizona Weekly Bulletin, July 22, 1998.

—. “Vice Mayor Resigns,” Southeastern Arizona Weekly Bulletin, July 22, 1998.

McCuiston, Nancy. Correspondence, August 9, 1988 – June 6, 1990.

—. “Purpose of Patagonia Library,” ts. Nov. 1980.

McIntosh, Carolyn. Phone interview, Dec. 2, 1999.

Mihalik, Paul A. Patagonia Profile: A History and Guide to Patagonia, Arizona. Patagonia, AZ: Padre Pio Publ., 1985.

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“Patagonia Elementary School Awarded $137,748 Disney Grant,” The Bulletin, November 24, 1999: 5.

“Patagonia Library Gets New Staff, Building,” Nogales International, April 19, 1994.

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—. “A Report of Services to Patagonia Public Library from Nogales/Santa Cruz County Library. Unsigned letter draft, Oct. 31, 1989.

—. “Rules and Regulations of the Patagonia Public Library,” ts. revised April 1980.

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—. —. “Minutes,” ms & ts. 1962-1999.

—. —. “Policy: Library Usage,” ts. July 1990.

—. —. “Policy: Standards and Procedures of Book Selection,” ts. October 1988.

“Patagonia Seeks to Incorporate,” Los Angeles Times, 1947.

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—. “The Community of Patagonia-Sonoita-Elgin: Southern Arizona,” Country Connection Phone Book, 1995.

“Patagonia’s Smallness Measures Up,” Arizona Daily Star, Mar. 17, 1985, 1, 8M.

Piper, Posy. “Historic Cady Hall Plans Complete,” Nogales International, Oct. 4, 1989.

—. “Next phase Begins for Restoration of Historic Cady Hall,” Nogales International, Aug. 29, 1990.
Piper, Posy. “Patagonia Residents Hope to Restore Historic Building,” Nogales International, Dec. 7, 1988.

—. “Tour of Area Ranches to Benefit Cady Hall Restoration,” Nogales International, May 16, 1990.

Popadak, Amy. Personal interview. Oct. 23, 1999.

“PUHS Library Adds 228 New Books, “ Santa Cruz Patagonian, Dec. 5, 1949: 1.

Raynis, Patti. “Human Resources.” Letter. Arizona Daily Star, n.d.

Rukkila, Jean. A Momento of an Occasion to Celebrate… [handmade book], 1995.

Schmalzel, Joseph L. Seven Neighbor Homesteads and the Sonoita Valley Area (1880-1900). n.p., n.d.

Seibold, Frank M. Patagonia Stories. Patagonia, AZ: Frank M. Seibold, 1983.

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Soth, Carol. “Accomplishments 1987-1988,” ts. nd.

—. “Goals for Fiscal Year 1998/89,” ts. August 29, 1988.

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Sowers, Carol. “Patagonia’s Political Feathers Fly,” Arizona Republic, Aug. 23, 1993.

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Webster, Molly. “Library Loses Leader,” The Bulletin, July 21, 1999.

—. “Library Miracles,” Patagonia Press, May 1998.

—. “More People, More Programs at Patagonia Library,” The Bulletin, May 19, 1999.

—. “Patagonia Council Confirms New Librarian,” The Bulletin, Oct., 20, 1999: 1.

Webster, Molly. “Patagonia Elementary Gets Grant for ‘Place-Based’ Education,” The Bulletin, November 24, 1999: 2.

—. “Patagonia Mayor Wants Dialog About Development Issues,” The Bulletin, November 24, 1999: 1.

Woestendiek, John. [Clipping - title missing], Arizona Daily Star, Aug. 21, 1976.

Zeltzer, Abbie. Personal interview. Oct. 23, 1999.

—. “Library News,” Patagonia Press, April 1997.