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Long, Walter V. (Walter Varah), 1899-1986
Walter Varah Long (1899-1986) was an educator in Southern Nevada for 48 years and was active in local, state, and national efforts to improve education. Long was born in Pioche, Lincoln County, Nevada on August 21, 1899. He was raised in the farming community of Panaca, Nevada and graduated from Lincoln County High School. After teaching in Panaca for two years, he furthered his education, ultimately earning his Bachelor of Science degree in School Administration from the University of Utah.
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Sweet, Ruth, 1934-
Ruth Sweet was born April 1, 1934 in Roach, Nevada. Her grandfather was a foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad, and the family lived at various sidings along the railroad and at his ranch at Las Vegas. Her father was Mexican and her mother Black. Ms. Sweet attended kindergarten, elementary, and high school in Las Vegas. One year, 1946, was spent in Ontario, California, where she attended elementary school. She has attended night classes at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Employed by the State of Nevada, Division of Health, Ms.
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