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University

of Arizona

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  Tucson

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1 Creating a territorial university was not easy.  In the 1880's, citizens were heard to say, "Who ever heard of a professor buying a drink?"  

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2 Two gamblers and a saloon owner donated land for the university albeit far away from their thriving businesses.

3 When U of A's first chancellor filed for divorce, he warned any lawyer not to take his wife's case.  Learn what happened. 

4  U of Arizona's first female professor married her student, shot her husband, and left a substantial legacy

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5 When Tucson High School coach Pop McKale beat the

U of A football and baseball teams, the university students petitioned the administration to hire him.

Tucson

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7  Persistence paid of for his young lady.

Her legacy continues after 100 years.

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8  In 1929, Tucson had out grown its court house. This stunning building graces downtown, but it may have never been built

9  Yes, its true.  The Dublin born Irishman Hugo O'Conor is considered the modern European founder of Tucson.

  So. Arizona 

     History 

10  Tumacacori Mission, just south of Tubac, is now owned by the U.S. Park Service.  In the early 1800's, its land grant was taken away leading to a series of private owners.

11 Wisdom's Cafe, just north of Tumacacori Mission, is known for its  margarita and fruit burritos are irresistible, but they don't serve chicken.

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