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Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00702

Abstract

The Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Nevada Records contain proceedings of yearly meetings of this charitable organization for the years of 1937, 1946, 1948-1956, 1958, 1960-1968.

Archival Collection

Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation

Identifier

MS-00571

Abstract

The Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation (1989-1995) consist of the papers of Lois Sagel, an environmentalist and advocate for the preservation of Nevada’s wilderness. The collection primarily documents the campaigns surrounding the efforts to expand Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (1994) as well as to designate the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (1993). Additionally, it contains information on minor land exchanges and the Question 5/S.B. 189 bond issue to fund state parks (considered in 1989 and 1990). Most of the collection is comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, memoranda, photographs, and photo slides.

Archival Collection

Slide of the Holiday Inn, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the neon sign for the Holiday Inn located in Elko, Nevada. The colorful sign reads: "Holiday Inn; A-k About Our -reakfast Special."

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Marguerite Rice Lyman Papers on Southern Nevada History

Identifier

MS-00081

Abstract

The Marguerite Rice Lyman Papers on Southern Nevada History (1960-1969) consists of six typescripts concerning the history of Nevada. The collection includes information about the Muddy Mission, the history of Spring Valley, Mads Jorgensen, and profiles of Rice family pioneers. It also includes information about Mormon church activities within Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Caliente, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1929

Description

Panorama of Caliente, Nevada.

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Photograph of Caliente, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1929

Description

View of Caliente, Nevada.

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Slide of petroglyphs, Lahontan, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Petroglyphs at Lahontan in Nevada.

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Slide of petroglyphs, Lahontan, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Petroglyphs at Lahontan in Nevada.

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Slide of Virgin River, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Virgin River in Nevada.

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Slide of Crystal Springs,Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Crystal Springs in Nevada.

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