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Geological Society of America, Cordilleran Section Records

Identifier

MS-00112

Abstract

The Geological Society of America, Cordilleran Section Records contain materials from the annual April meeting in 1974 and a paper about lateral faulting in Southern Nevada written by Chester R. Longwell.

Archival Collection

Arlin Rex Johnson Notes on Coordinator of Information Office Responsibilities

Identifier

MS-00113

Abstract

The collection, dated 1941-1947, consists of loose-leaf notes from the daily journal of Arlin Rex Johnson (1898-1970), Budget and Planning Officer at the Coordinator of Information (COI) office in Washington, D.C. from September 2, 1941 to December 23, 1941, and a list of foreign visitors during his tenure as Assistant Director of Foreign Agricultural Relations at the United States Department of Agriculture from 1945-1947.

Archival Collection

William Neely Letter

Identifier

MS-00114

Abstract

The William Neely Letter consists of one typescript letter (photocopied) transcribed from an original dated December 4, 1864 from William Neely in Virginia City, Nevada to his nephew. The letter discusses Nevada's impending statehood and the mining business and financial situation at the time.

Archival Collection

Horse Racing Commemorative Postage Stamp

Identifier

MS-00115

Abstract

Collection consists of a commemorative stamp saluting horse racing, first day of issue fact sheet, and a copy of Stamp News (3/18/74) featuring a story on the horse racing stamp.

Archival Collection

Nevada Silver Centennial Postage Stamp Collection

Identifier

MS-00116

Abstract

Collection consists of envelopes with the Silver Centennial commemorative postage stamp (canceled) with the "Virginia City, Nevada Silver Centennial 1859-1959" die hub with postmarks of ten Nevada cities including Las Vegas. There is also a first day of issue decorative envelope.

Archival Collection

Henry Wieking Papers

Identifier

MS-00117

Abstract

The Henry Wieking Papers (1932-1935) contain personal recollections, daily journal pages, newspaper clippings, and a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) memorandum.

Archival Collection

Sam Jones Letter

Identifier

MS-00118

Abstract

The Sam Jones Letter consists of a one-page letter written on Friday, May 27, 1938 by an unknown individual to Sam Jones, a miner living in Goodsprings, Nevada. The letter identifies a Harold Hawks from Chloride, Arizona, as a fellow miner interested in viewing Jones's property in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Ken "Nevada" Maines Papers

Identifier

MS-00119

Abstract

The Ken "Nevada" Maines Papers (approximately 1960-1980) contains items written by Maines, including sheet music for his songs "Fremont Street," "My Name Is Love," and "My Little Polish Rose," a poem, and a flier "Hints for Handicappers." There is a printout of an article on Maines that appeared in the Las Vegas Sun. The collection also contains various sound recordings, some of which Maines composed.

Archival Collection

George Kelly Ryan Papers

Identifier

MS-00120

Abstract

The George Kelly Ryan papers (1921-1971) contain correspondence inquiring about Octavius Decatur "O. D." Gass, newspaper clippings from 1929, handwritten recollections of the Gold Ranch by Laura Royce, and a San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company information, including information on wash-outs in Nevada.

Archival Collection

William G. Morris Papers

Identifier

MS-00121

Abstract

The William G. Morris Papers (1909-1935) contain postcards of Southern Nevada, correspondence, receipts, and a California sales tax schedule.

Archival Collection