Biographical Files

The Biographical Files contain newspaper articles, obituaries, research notes, copies of documents, and other materials relating to Tempe families and individuals. For many of these files, there are corresponding genealogies and family trees. There are also brief biographical entries of all individuals compiled in two loose-leaf volumes, History and Photographs of the Old Settlers of Tempe Association (c. 1950) and Who's Who in Tempe History (1995). Museum volunteers are continuing research to include all families that arrived in Tempe before 1920. Much of this information can now be accessed through a computerized Biographical Database that is being developed.

The Tempe Historical Museum appreciates the efforts of the many volunteers who have helped research and compile the Biographical Files and Biographical Database.