March 13, Wednesday at 11:30 am:
How Arizona Got Its Shape and Borders: The Politics and Fascinating Facts that Determined the Boundaries of Our State
Malcolm Comeaux
Dr. Comeaux provides a fascinating talk with graphics that describe the history, politics, historical events, and intrigue behind the establishment of the original and then changing borders of the land included within present-day Arizona. This talk also includes the people and events that determined the final borders set at the time of Arizona becoming a state in 1912.