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Jim and Effie Spicer Papers (MS-00216)

Abstract

The Jim and Effie Spicer Papers (1979-1982) contain two chapters from the book The History of Pahrump Valley, which talks about the Spicers, newspaper clippings, and a transcribed copy of the diary of Jim Milligan, a miner from Nye County, Nevada.

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Date

1979 to 1982

Extent

0.19 Cubic Feet (1 box)
0.21 Linear Feet

Related People/Corporations

Contributor: Spicer, Effie

Scope and Contents Note

The Jim and Effie Spicer Papers (1979-1982) contain two chapters from the book The History of Pahrump Valley, which talks about the Spicers, newspaper clippings, and a transcribed copy of the diary of Jim Milligan, a miner from Nye County, Nevada.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically.

Biographical / Historical Note

Long-time Pahrump Valley residents Jim and Effie Spicer were owners of the Boiling Pot Outfit Ranch, located eight miles north of Beatty, Nevada. The ranch was involved in mining, selling industrial supplies and raising cattle. The Spicers were well informed about Nevada's political matters and were active in civic and charitable affairs.

Preferred Citation

Jim and Effie Spicer Papers, 1979-1982. MS-00216. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were donated in 1982 by Jim and Effie Spicer; accession number T-158.

Processing Note

Material was processed in 2016 by Joyce Moore.

Resource Type

Papers

EAD ID

US::NvLN::MS00216

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