The topic has become one taught throughout the country in schools. The purpose of this Web exhibit is to present the papers, photographs, and memorabilia of the USS Arizona housed in the University of Arizona Library Special Collections. A number of these items are on exhibit at the USS Arizona memorial in the University of Arizona Student Union. We wish to give emphasis to those materials that are located at the University of Arizona and are not widely available via other sources. Within this section are digital histories of the experiences and contributions of the more traditionally underrepresented groups in our region.
Several exhibits contain a great deal of information.
Tucson's Chinese Heritage . From immigrant railroad workers of the late 1800's to the civic leaders of today, Chinese-Americans have consistently contributed their energy, talent and culture to enrich the Tucson community. Tucson's Hispanic Community . The Hispanic Community has been instrumental in transforming Tucson from an isolated Spanish military outpost in the late 1700's, to the bustling Southwestern city it is today. Hispanic Americans have been involved in all aspects of community affairs since the founding of the city by Spanish-speaking settlers in 1775.