The University of Arizona Desert Riders records

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History of the Desert Riders, 1951

Excerpt from History of the Desert Riders, 1951.

Collection area: University of Arizona

Collection dates: 1931-1951

About this collection

Typescript constitution, minutes of meetings (1931-1947), lists of members, historical sketch, and miscellaneous related material.

Historical background

Women's honorary riding club, formed in 1921, using horses on loan from the University of Arizona R.O.T.C Cavalry Unit. The club was disbanded in 1944, when the horses were sold at auction by the university.

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