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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

Geologic map of Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, 1982

Date

1982

Description

At top of map:'Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. Prepared in cooperation with the Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning. Water supply paper 2320-A, plate 1.' At bottom of map: ' Base from U.S. Geological Survey, 1:100,000, Boulder City, Ariz.-Nev., Las Vegas, Nev.-Calif., Mesquite Lake, Nev.-Calif., 1978; Lake Mead, Nev.-Ariz., 1979. Geology from Malmberg (1965); Longwell and others (1965); Haynes (1967); Bingler (1977); Bell and Smith (1980); Bell (1981); Matti and Bachhuber (1982); and Matti and Morton (1982a, b); modified by R. W. Plume, 1981.' Shows township and range lines. Scale 1:100,000 (W 115°30´--W 115°00´/N 36°30´--N 36°00´). Series: U.S. Geological Survey water-supply paper
2320-A. Originally published as plate 1 of Ground-water conditions in Las Vegas Valley, Clark County, Nevada. Part I. Hydrogeologic framework / by Russell W. Plume, published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1989 as Water-supply paper 2320-A.

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Photograph of commencement for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1979

Date

1975 to 1979

Description

A picture of the commencement ceremony at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Pictured here are Mahlon Brown (left) and Brock Dixon (right).

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"Souvenir of Tonopah, Nevada" with photos from Goldfield, Tonopah, and Searchlight, Nevada: photograph album, image 011

Description

From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- Written under the photograph, "Looking East from Mt. Oddie", and specific placed are identified on the photograph.

Center Street in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Night time view of Center Street in Reno, Nevada. Shown are the Palace Club, Bank Club, and Hotel Golden.

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Letter from John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1894-11-19

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached. 

Text

Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Bunkerville, Nevada

Date

1894-07-09

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

Text

Photograph of ruins at Goldfield, Nevada, 1973

Date

1973

Description

Printed behind the photograph: "Merry Christmas 1973, Ina and Tom Wilson, Reno." "The Glory that was Goldfield;" ruin in the heart of this Nevada ghost town memorializes the hopes and enthusiasm of 20,000 adventurers.

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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

Rodefer, T. (editor), S. Selmi, J. Butler, and M. Naroll, 1996, Nevada Statistical Abstract 1996, Nevada Department of Administration, Carson City, Nevada, 1996

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00603
Collection Name: Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 15

Archival Component