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A Guide to the Special Collections Vertical File No. 2008-09

Scope and Content

The Special Collections Vertical File contains booklets, broadsides, brochures, newsletters, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, postcards, reports and other resources that have been gathered through the years about a variety of organizations, people, places and topics relevant to the history and resources of Nevada and the Great Basin Region. The material is arranged alphabetically in folders in the Special Collections and Archives Department's MARS unit. Oversized items are stored with the Special Collections manuscript collection. There is a wide variation in the dates and kind of information and resources available for each topic. Links to online guides for related Special Collections manuscript collections are provided.

Of particular interest are commercially produced broadsides created through the years to support tourism in Nevada and to commemorate historic events. Topics whose folders include broadsides are indicated with a superscripted ^b.

The Special Collections Vertical Files are contained in 15 archival boxes, consisting of 15.8 cubic feet, and must be requested at the Special Collections and Archives Reference Desk for retrieval from the Special Collections MARS unit:

Box 1 (A-B), 1 cu. ft.

• Abel, John Frederick. Educator.
• Adams, Brewster (1879-1959). Minister.
• Adams, Eva B. (1910-1991). Lawyer, Director of U.S. Mint.
• African-Americans -- Nevada.
• Agriculture -- Nevada.
• Air Pollution -- Nevada.
• Alciatore, Henry F. Meteorologist.
• American Association of University Women (AAUW) -- Nevada.
• Apple Hill, California.
• Arts and Artists in Nevada. See also: Music -- Nevada.
• Austin, Nevada.
• Automobiles, Historic.
• Aviation and Pilots -- Nevada.
• Bailey, James (    -1862). Pioneer.
• Balzar, Frederick Bennett (1990-1934). State Senator, Governor.
• Banks and Banking -- Nevada.
• Barber, Phyllis (1943-    ). Author, Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Bartlett, George Arthur (1869-1951). Lawyer, U. S. Congress.
• Baseball (Reno Aces).
• Basques -- Nevada.
• Beebe, Lucius Morris (1902-1966). Author, newspaper editor, Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Belford, Samuel W. (1873-    ). Lawyer.
• Bennett, Barbara (1923-1993). Reno mayor, co-founder of Nevada Women's Political Caucus.
• Bergen, Julius (1896-1987). Chairman, Max C. Fleischmann Foundation.
• Bible, Alan Harvey (1909-1988). Lawyer, U. S. Senator.
• Bighorn Sheep -- Nevada.
• Billinghurst, Benson Dillon (1869-1935). Educator.
• Biltz, Norman Henry (1902-1973). Businessman, rancher.
• Birds -- Nevada.
• Black Rock Desert, Nevada.
• Blair, Minnie P. (1886-1973). Rancher, businesswoman.
• Blasdel, Henry Goode (1825-1900). Governor.
• Bobzien, David. State Assemblyman.
• Bodie, California.
• Bowers Mansion (Washoe County, NV).
• Boy Scouts -- Nevada.
• Boyle, Emmet Derby (1879-1926). Mining engineer, Governor.
• Boyle, Vida McClure (1880-1972). First Lady.
• Bradley, Lewis Rice, "Old Broadhorns" (1805-1879). Rancher, Governor.
• Brothels and Prostitution -- Nevada.
• Bulette, Julia "Jule" (1832?-1867). Comstock prostitute and honorary Virginia City fireman.
• Bundy, Gus (1907-1984). Photographer.
• Bunker, Berkeley (1906-1999). State Assemblyman, U. S. Representative and Senator.
• Burke, Peter (1897-1977). businessman, State Assemblyman.
• Business and Industry -- Nevada.
• Businesswomen -- Nevada.

Box 2 (C), 1 cu. ft.

• California.
• Camels -- Nevada.
• Carpenter, Luman N. (1842-    ). Farmer, State Senator.
• Carson City, Nevada. See also: Douglas County, Nevada.
• Catholic Church (Roman) -- Nevada.
• Cattle and Horse Brands -- Nevada.
• Cauble, Claude (1914-    ). Lawyer, Civil Air Patrol, Nevada Municipal Association.
• Cavanaugh, Sr., John (191?-1973). businessman, developer.
• Cemeteries -- Nevada.
• Centennial Celebrations -- Nevada.
• Charitable Organizations -- Nevada.
• Cheney, Azro Eugene (1854-1922). Lawyer, judge, University of Nevada Regent.
• Chinese Immigrants -- Nevada and Western USA.
• Chism, Edward W. Chism Ice Cream Company.
• Church, James Edward (1869-1959). Classics scholar, UNR faculty, snow surveyor, philanthropist.
• Churches (Protestant) -- Nevada. See also: Catholic Church (Roman); Jews; Religions -- Nevada.
• Churchill County, Nevada.
• Clapp, Hannah K. (1824-1908). Educator, co-founder of Sierra Seminary; businesswoman, women's rights activist.
• Clark County, Nevada (Boulder City, Pahrump, and Searchlight).
• Clark, Walter Van Tilburg (1909-1971). Author, Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Clark, William S. (1914-    ). West Point graduate and instructor, WWII Veteran.
• Clemens, Samuel Langhorn (Mark Twain, 1835-1910). Newspaper reporter, author, Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Colcord, Roswell Keyes (1839-19??). Governor.
• Coleman, Thomas (    -186?). Duelist, miner, constable.
• Common Cause -- Nevada.
• Community Environmental Association, Inc. (Reno, NV).
• Conforte, Joe (1926?-    ). Mustang Ranch Brothel owner.
• Courts and Judges -- Nevada.
• Cowboy Poetry.
• Crain, Clarence S. (1867-    ). Sheriff.
• Crumley, Newton Hunt (1911-1962). Legion of Merit recipient, hotel owner, University of Nevada Regent.

Box 3 (D-E), 1 cu. ft.

• Dangberg, Grace (1896-1985). Author, rancher, anthropologist.
• Dat-So-La-Lee (c. 1834-1925). Washoe basket weaver.
• Davis, Bob. Newspaper correspondent.
• Davis, Lee Jefferson. Lawyer, judge.
• Davis Dam (Boulder City, NV).
• De Longchamps, Frederick J. (1882-1969). Architect, mining engineer.
• De Longchamps, Joanne (1923-1983). Artist, poet, Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Death Valley (CA and NV).
• Del Papa, Frankie Sue. Attorney General.
• Denton, Hazel Baker (1887-1962). Eductor, State Assembly, author.
• DeQuille, Dan. Journalist, editor of Territorial Enterprise; Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Detch, Milton Maynard (1873-19??). Lawyer, judge, miner.
• Deutsch, Albert. Journalist.
• Diedesheimer, Phillip (183?-191?). Comstock mining engineer.
• Dinsmore, Sanford Crosley (1879-19??). University of Nevada Chemistry Dept. faculty, State Food and Drug Director.
• Diskin, Michael Angelo "Jack" (1884-19??). Lawyer.
• Divorce -- Nevada.
• Dixon, Maynard (1875-1946).
• Domestic Violence -- Nevada (CAAW, etc.).
• Donnelly, John Patrick (1857-19??). Businessman, California National Guard, Captain of Nevada State Police.
• Donner Party.
• Douglas County, Nevada. (Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden). See also: Carson City.
• Dumont, Eleonora "Madame Moustache" (18??-1879). Mining camp gaming operator.
• Dunham, Eileen D. Poet.
• E Clampus Vitus (fraternal organization).
• Eager, Charles Philbrick (1880-19??). Newspaper cartoonist, U. S. Surveyor General, Nevada draughtsman.
• Education -- Nevada.
• Education -- Nevada -- Carson City.
• Education -- Nevada -- Mineral County.
• Education -- Nevada -- Washoe County.
• Elko County, Nevada (Carlin, Elko, Jackpot, jarbidge, Tuscarora, Wells, Wendover).
• Emblems and Flags, State -- Nevada.
• Empire City (Ormsby County), Nevada.
• Environment -- Nevada.
• Esmeralda County, Nevada (Aurora, Goldfield).
• Eureka County, Nevada.
• Evans, John Newton (1878-1904). Rancher, Washoe County politician.
• Extraterrestrial Highway -- Nevada.

Box 4 (F-G), 1 cu. ft.

• Farley, Cory. Reno journalist and columnist.
• Ferris, George Washington Gale (1859-1896). Inventor of Ferris wheel.
• Finney, James "Old Virginny" (1817?-1861). Comstock teamster, prospector; perhaps Nevada's oldest pioneer settler, for whom Virginia City was named.
• Fish -- Nevada.
• Fisher, Vardis (1895-1968). Author.
• Forbusch, Fred. Artist, educator.
• Ford, Jean (Imogene) Evelyn Young (1929-1998). State Assemblywoman, founder of Nevada Women's History Project, University of Nevada, Reno Women's Studies director and faculty. See also: Nevada Women's History Project.
• Foresta institute. See also: Miller, Richard G.
• Forman, William (1862-19??). Lawyer, State Assemblyman.
• Forts -- Nevada.
• Franks, Daniel William (1897-1976). State Treasurer.
• Freemasons.
• Freeports and Zones -- Nevada.
• Fulmer, Jacob (Jake) Harland (1872-19??). Businessman, State Senator.
• Fulstone, Mary, Dr. (1892?-1987). Physician.
• Gambling -- General.
• Gambling -- Nevada.
• Gardiner, William Munson (1871-19??). Lawyer, State Assemblyman.
• Gates, Isabel Likens (18??-19??). Poet.
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered -- Nevada.
• Genoa, Nevada.
• George, John (Johnny) Ferguson (1854-19??). Fireman, railroad engineer.
• Gezelin, Emile J. (1915-   ). Educator, lawyer, judge.
• Ghiberti Gates.
• Ghost Towns.
• Glass, Mary Ellen (1927-2007). Writer, historian.
• Gojack, Mary (1936-    ). State Assemblywoman, businesswoman.
• Gomes, Nancy (1926-    ). Social worker, State Assemblywoman.
• Goodwin, Charles Carroll (1832-1917). Businessman, newspaper editor, poet, lawyer, judge.
• Gould, Warren -- Family.
• Governors -- Nevada. See also individual names.
• Greater Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce.

Box 5 (H-I), 1 cu. ft.

• Harolds Club Casino -- Reno.
• Harrah, William (Bill) F. (1911-1978). Gaming entrepreneur, historic car collector.
• Harrah's Casino.
• Hart, Fred H. (    -1897). Comstock newspaper reporter, editor.
• Harvey's Resort-Hotel-Casino; Harvey Gross.
• Heffernan, Will F. (1871-19??). Businessman, State Assemblyman.
• Henderson (Clark County), Nevada.
• Henrichs, Rutherford (Jim) B. (1877-19??). Miner, sheriff, businessman.
• Highways -- Nevada: (Lincoln, Victory, etc.)
• Hispanics -- Nevada.
• Historic Buildings -- Nevada.
• Historic Buildings -- Nevada -- Carson City.
• Historic Buildings -- Nevada -- Courthouses.
• Hoover (Boulder) Dam.
• Hopkins, Sarah Winnemucca (1844?-1891). Indian rights crusader, author; Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Horses -- Nevada. See also: Wild horses -- Nevada.
• Hospitals and State Board of Medical Examiners -- Washoe County and Nevada.
• Hot Springs -- Nevada.
• Howe, Albert Hovey (1872-19??). Businessman, U. S. Senate administrator.
• Hug, proctor, Sr. (1902-1991). Educator, State Senator.
• Humboldt County, Nevada (Winnemucca).^b
• Humphreys, Harry J. (1870-19??). Telegraph operator, United States Marshall.
• Huskey, Harkey Walter (1869-19??). Lawyer, State Senator.
• Iancu, Avram (1824-1872). Statue, Romanian revolutionary militia leader.
• Immigrants -- Nevada (General, Italians, Portuguese). See also other specific ethnic groups.

Box 6 (J-Le), 1 cu. ft.

• James, Will (1892-1942). Artist, author, cowboy, Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Janes, William. Convicted murderer, pardoned c. 1865-1866.
• Jews -- Nevada.
• Johnston, Janet Newlands.
• Jones, John Edward (1840-1896). Surveyor general, Governor.
• Jones, John Percival (1829-1912). Miner, businessman, U. S. Senator.
• Karamanos, Chris (19??-1989). Businessman, University of Nevada Regent.
• Kearney, William M. (1883-19??). Mining engineer, lawyer, State Engineer.
• Kennecott Copper Corporation and John Charles Kinnear, Jr. (1914-    ). Metallurgical engineer, General Manager.
• Kent, Ira H. (1855-19??). Farmer, businesman, county recorder, county treasurer.
• Kittson, William (17??-1841). War of 1812 veteran; fur trader, explorer, geographer, map maker.
• Ku Klux Klan -- Nevada.
• Labor -- Nevada.
• Lahontan Dam (Newlands Project) -- Nevada.
• Lake Mansion, Reno.
• Lake Tahoe Region (California - Nevada): articles, bibliography, etc.
• Land Use -- Nevada.
• Lander County, Nevada.
• Lassen County, Nevada.
• Laxalt, Robert (1923-2001). Author, newspaper journalist, University of Nevada, Reno faculty; Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Lear, Sr., William (Bill) P. (1902-1978). Businessman, electrical engineer, Lear Jet inventor.
• Lear Theater (Reno).
• Leese, Jacob Primer (1809-1892). Pioneer fur trapper, mule trader, businessman, miner.
• Lemmon, Henry (Hal) Albert (1873-19??). Printer, journalist, Nevada Press Company, businessman.

Box 7 (Li-Mi), 1 cu. ft.

• Libraries and Archives -- Nevada.
• Liljeblad, Sven Samuel (1899-19??). Ethnologist, folklorist, Bannoc and Shoshoni language scholar.
• Lillard, Richard O.
• Lincoln County, Nevada. ^b (Caliente, Pioche).
• Lottery -- Nevada.
• Lovelock, Forest B. (1896-1983). Businessman, State Senator.
• Lundberg, Melvin Edward "Mel." Nevada Taxpayers Association director and president.
• Lunsford, Edward Francis (1884-19??). Printer, lawyer.
• Lyon County, Nevada.^b (Fernley, Silver City, Silver Springs, Weed Heights, Yerington).
• Mack, Effie Mona. Author, educator, University of Nevada, Reno History and Political Science instructor.
• Mackay, John William (1831-1902). Comstock Lode miner, millionaire, businessman.
• The Mackay Silver.
• McCarran, Patrick Anthony (1876-1954). Lawyer, State assemblyman, Nevada Supreme Court, U. S. Senator.
• McDermit, Charles (1820-1865). Cabinetmaker, sheriff, mountain climber, California Volunteers and Cavalry; 1st Nevada Infantry.
• McKenzie, George (1871-19??). Surgeon.
• Madison, Charles (1869-19??). Businessman, meat industry.
• Manson, Frank Marion (1871-19??). Businessman, miner.
• Marriott, Alice. Writer.
• Martin, Anne Henrietta (1875-1951). Suffragist, Nevada Equal Franchise Society President, writer, University of Nevada history faculty; first woman candidate for the U. S. Senate.
• Mead, Lake (Arizona - Nevada).
• Melton, Rollan Doyle "Rollie" (1931-2002). Reno Gazette-Journal columnist and editor; Nevada Writers Hall of Fame; philanthropist.
• Merrill, Charles Merton (1907-   ). Lawyer, judge, Nevada Supreme Court, U.S. Couort of Appeals, 9th Circuit.
• Meyer-Kassel, Hans (1872-1952). Artist, designer of Nevada Centennial Stamp (1951).
• Military -- Nevada (Nellis Air Force Base, Stead Air Force Base, U.S. Navy, etc.)
• Miller, A. Grant (1867-19??). Lawyer.
• Miller, Richard G. Ichthyologist, ecologist, founder of Foresta Institute; International Conservation Education Group. See also: Foresta Institute.
• Mineral County, Nevada (Hawthorne).
• Mines and Mineral Resources -- Nevada.
• Mint Act of 1870.
• Mints -- Nevada -- Carson City.

Box 8 (Mo-Ne), 1 cu. ft.

• Monk, Henry James "Hank" (1826-1883). Stage coach driver.
• Monroe, Warren Ludwig "Snowy" (1906-    ). Nevada State Press Association; State Assemblyman and Senator; conservationist.
• Moore, Milton Bay (1868-19??). Rancher, lawyer.
• Moran, Thomas Francis "Barney" (1869-19??). Telegrapher, lawyer, judge.
• Moriarty, Richard "Rick" (18??-1868). Shot by George McKinney in Gold Hill (who also killed Morgan Courtney in 1873).
• Mormons.
• Motions Pictures -- Nevada.
• Mullin, Charles Thomas (1867-19??). Rancher, Reno Commercial Club.
• Museums -- Nevada.
• Music -- Nevada.
• Names, Geographical -- Nevada.
• National Organization for Women (NOW) -- Nevada chapters.
• Native Americans -- Nevada.
• Native Americans -- Western states.
• Natural Resources -- Nevada.
• Nature Conservancy -- Nevada.
• Nelson, Dwight. Juvenile Probation Officer; Washoe County Commissioner.

Box 9, (Nevada-Nye), 1 cu. ft.

• Nevada -- Bibliographies (interdisciplinary articles, books and theses).
• Nevada -- Description and Travel.
• Nevada -- History.
• Nevada -- Social Conditions.
• Nevada Conservation League.
• Nevada. Dept. of Transportation.
• Nevada, Emma (1859-1940). Comstock era opera singer.
• Nevada Heritage Association, Inc.
• Nevada Progressive Bulletin.
• Nevada State Fair.
• Nevada Test Site.
• Nevada Wilderness Project.
• Nevada Women's Fund.
• Nevada Women's History Project. See also: Ford, Jean.
• New Deal (1933-1939) -- Nevada.
• Newlands, Francis G. (1848-    ). Lawyer, U. S. Senator.
• Newspapers -- Nevada.
• Nevada War Conference (1918).
• Nuclear Waste - Yucca Mountain -- Nevada.
• Nye County, Nevada (Belmont, Round Mountain, Tonopah).
  

Box 10 (O-Q), 1 cu. ft.

• Oddie, Tasker L. (1870-1950). Miner, rancher, U.S. Senator.
• Old Age Assistance Law -- Nevada.
• Old College (Reno).
• Olsen, Edward A. (1919-1979). Journalist, Associated Press; Chairman, Gaming Control Board.
• Olympic Games (Winter 1960), Squaw Valley, California.
• Parks and Monuments -- Nevada.
• Pershing County, Nevada ^b. (Lovelock, Mill City).
• Peterson, Peter C. (189?-1977). Reno Postmaster.
• Peyotism.
• Picollo, Marvin (1925-1985). Educator, Fulbright Scholar.
• Pierce, Minerva (1883-1972). Artist, charter member of Latimer Art Club.
• Pioneer Women -- Nevada.
• Piper's Opera House (Virginia City, Nevada).
• Pittman, Key (1872-1940). U. S. Senator.
• Politics -- Nevada. See also: Women Politicians -- Nevada.
• Pony Express -- Nevada.
• Public Officials -- Nevada.
• Pyramid Lake -- Nevada.
• Questa, Edward John (1898-1962). Banker, Nevada Civil Air Patrol; Cross of the Order for Merit of the Republic of Italy.

Box 11 (R), 1 cu. ft.

• Radio and Television Stations -- Nevada.
• Railroads.^b
• Redfield, La Vere. Investor.
• Regional Transportation Commission (RTC - Washoe County, Nevada).
• Reid, Harry. (1940-    ). Lawyer, Nevada Gaming Commission, U. S. Senator, writer.
• Religions -- Nevada. See also: Churches; Jews.
• Renewable Energy -- Nevada.
• Reno -- 1957 Explosion.
• Reno, Nevada -- Growth and Development, History.
• Reno, Nevada -- Reno Arch, clubs, tourism, etc.
• Reno TV Log (196?).
• Reno Typographical Union No. 611.
• Reno Wheelmen.
• River School (Reno, NV).
• Riverside Hotel, Reno.
• Rives, Henry Macon (1883-1952). Miner, U. S. Geological Survey; Nevada Mine Operators' Association; State Assembly.
• Rock art (petroglyphs) -- Nevada.
• Rodeos -- Nevada.
• Roop Family.
• Ross, Gilbert Carey (1878-19??). Educator, businessman, State Bank Examiner.
• Ross, Silas "Si" Earl (1887-1975). Mortician, Nevada State Board of Embalmers, Mason, University of Nevada Regent.
• Russell, Charles Hinton (1903-1989). Educator, businessman, State Senator, U.S. House of Representatives, Governor.

Box 12 (S), 1 cu. ft.

• Sagebrush Rebellion.
• Sampson, Gordon A., Maj. (1889?-1980). World War I Veteran; businessman, Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Washoe County Fair.
• San Buenaventura River.
• Sanders, John Adams. Lawyer.
• Sawyer, Byrd Wall. Educator, librarian, writer.
• Sawyer, Grant (1918-1996). World War II Veteran, lawyer, Governor.
• Schute, Alan. Australian Davis Cup tennis team, Reno Recreation Junior Tennis founder.
• Scott, A. L. (1879-19??). Lawyer, State senator, Dean of Nevada State Bar Association.
• Scott, Ann Herbert (1926-    ). Writer, co-founder of Reno's Children's Book Festival; Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Scrugham, James Graves (1880-1945). Engineer, University of Nevada faculty; Nevada State Journal editor and publisher; Governor; U. S. Congress
• Sepulveda, Emma. Author; Silver Pen Award; Nevada Writers Hall of Fame; University of Nevada, Reno faculty.
• Seraphine, Mary, Sister (1891-19??).
• Shamberger, Hugh A. Engineer, State Engineer, Desert Research Institute.
• Sharon, William (1821-1885). "King of the Comstock," banker, politician, Virginia & Truckee Railroad.
• Sheep Dip Show (advertising event) -- Reno.
• Sierra Club -- Nevada.
• Sierra Interfaith Action for Peace.
• Sierra Pacific Power Company (became Nevada Energy in September 2008).
• Sill, Marjorie.
• Smith, Alfred Merritt "Long Tom" (1876-19??). Mining engineer, Washoe County Commissioner, Stte engineer.
• Smith, Grant H. (1865-19??). Miner, educator, lawyer, writer.
• Snow Surveys -- Nevada.
• Snowlands Network.
• Sparks, Nevada.
• Special Olympics, 1989 -- Nevada and California.
• Spina, Rocco (1904-    ). Engineer, youthwork director, parks consultant.
• Spring Wings Bird Festival (Fallon, NV).
• Stewart Indian School -- Stewart, Nevada.
• Stewart, William Morris "Big Bill" (1827-1909). Miner, lawyer, U. S. Senator.
• Stitser, Avery D. (1???-1976). Newspaper publisher, President of Nevada State Press Association.
• Storey County, Nevada (Gold Hill, Lousetown).
• Strobridge, Idah M. (1855-1932). Rancher, miner, author, bookbinder, Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Sullivan, Maurice Joseph (1882-19??). Businessman, lieutenant-governor, volunteer fireman.
• Supersonic Land Speed Record Trials (Black Rock, Nevada).
• Sutro, Adolph (1830-1898). Mining engineer, designer of Comstock tunnel; Mayor of San Francisco.

Box 13 (T-V), 1 cu. ft.

• Tahoe Rim Trail.
• Taxation -- Nevada.
• Terwilliger, Cecil D. (18??-19??). Businessman.
• Thatcher, Le Roy (1880-19??). Miner, State Senator.
• Theatre -- Nevada. See also: Piper's Opera House.
• Thompson, Bruce (1911-1992). Lawyer, founder of Reno's Young Lawyers' Club; U. S. District Judge.
• Thompson, Edna, Mrs. Cause of a fatal duel in Tuscarora, 1909.
• Thompson, John A. "Snowshoe" (1827-1876). Pioneer U. S. Mail carrier in Sierra mountains region.
• Thompson, John Gray (18??-19??). Lawyer, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
• Tobin, Phil Metschan (190?-1976). Rancher, State Assemblyman; "Father of Nevada Gaming."
• Trails -- West (U.S.)
• Tarvis, Ezra Johnson "Jot" (c. 1845-1919). Civil War Veteran, rancher, horse trader, state coach business.
• Trees -- Nevada.
• Truckee River (California and Nevada).
• Turner, Roscoe (1895-1970). World War I Veteran, stunt/speed pilot, organized Nevada Airlines; National Aviation Hall of Fame.
• Unger, Douglas. Writer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas faculty; Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.
• Van Nagell, J. R. (1867-19??). Civil engineer, Riverside Mill Company.
• Vargas, George L. (1909-1985). Lawyer, incorporated the National Judicial College (Reno); founder of Bonanza Air Lines, Inc.; lobbyist; Reno Little Theatre actor.
• Virginia City, Nevada.

Box 14 (W), 1 cu. ft.

• Washoe County, Nevada.
• Water -- Nevada.
• Weather -- Nevada.
• West, Claude Wilson -- Collections.
• Western Federation of Miners.
• Wheat, Margaret M. (1908-1988). Ethnologist, geologist, Northern paiute scholar, writer.
• Wheeler, Donald C. "Uncle Dan" (1840-1915). Rancher, charter Elk Reno Lodge member.
• White Pine County, Nevada ^b. (Ely, Garnet Hill).
• Whittell, George (1882-1969). Luxury car fancier, yachtsman, Thunderbird Lodge (Lake Tahoe).
• Wiegand, Edwin L. (1891-19??). Inventor, businessman.
• Wildflowers -- Western USA.
• Wild Horses -- Nevada and Western USA.
• Wildlife -- Nevada.
• Wilson, Thomas Cave, Sr. (1907-1984). Advertising executive, community leader, Nevada pioneer trails explorer.
• Wine -- Nevada.
• Wingfield, George (1876-1959). Banker, businessman, politician.
• Winnemucca Wildlife Refuge.
• Women -- Nevada.
• Women -- Nevada -- Lawyers and Politicians.
• Women -- Nevada -- Sororities and women's clubs.
• Women's Suffrage and the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) -- Nevada.
• Wood, John. Emigrant from Ohio to California (May-September, 1850).
• Woodburn, William "Billie" (1880-19??). Lawyer, Washoe County District Attorney.
• Writers -- Nevada.

Box 15 (Oversized A-Nevada), 0.9 cu. ft.

• "The Adult West." Esquire. (August 1961), p. front cover, 29-48.
• Agricultural and Mining Section, Nevada State Journal. 1st issue (undated).
• Battle Mountain, Nevada: Along the Pathway of History (Chamber of Commerce, 1994).
• Beebe, Lucius. "Nevada: Heir to the Wild West." Holiday (February, 1955), Vol. 17, no. 2; p. 3-4, 26-36, 121-126.
• Black Rock Press and kenneth Carpenter (University of Nevada, Reno). Clippings.
• Blake, William. "Proverbs of Hell." ^b
• Carson Valley Almanac: A Guide to Living Here (1991-1992). Gardnerville, NV: The Record-Courier, 1991. (100 pgs.)
• Chamber of Commerce (Greater Reno-Sparks). 1981 Report to the Membership.
• Champions of the Truckee River in Reno Gazette-Journal (April 26, 1998).
• "City of Ely Centennial 1887-1987," Daily Times Souvenir edition. 96 pgs.
• Classified Directory of the Patrons of the Atlas, comprising the Principal Business Firms and Professional Men of the City of San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento; Cheyenne City, Wyoming; [and] Nevada. p. [1]-[8].
• "Critics pick top Nevada artists," Reno Evening Gazette (Jan. 23, 1980), p. 29.
• "Development: Nevada Where Opportunity Waits." Reno Evening Gazette (March 27, 1912). 48-pg. section.
• Fernley, Nevada: Crossroads of the West.
• First National Bank of Nevada. "Grand Opening ... Head Office Building [Reno]." Nevada State Journal (Oct. 25, 1963), 22-pg. section.
• First National Bank of Nevada. "Over 50 Years of Nevada Banking History." (original and one photocopy, undated).
• Grand Railroad Celebration ^b (May 8, 1869).
• Harolds Club 1964 Girls of Fantasy calendar, featuring paintings by Ren Wicks.
• Meet Maya Miller's Economic Advisors.
• Miller, Maya. Advocate in establishment of Sand Harbor (Lake Tahoe) State Park; U. S. Senate candidate.
• Nevada, It's One of a Kind! (Nevada Commission on Tourism).
• Nevada State Capitol Complex Master Plan (draft). Carson City, NV: Design Concepts West, 1988?, (74 pgs.)
• Nevada State Journal. Agricultural and Mining Section (Reno, NV; first issue, 19??).
• "Nevada: Then and Now / People," Reno Gazette-Journal (March 28, 1986), 24-pg. section.
• "Nevada: Where Opportunity Waits," Reno Evening Gazette supplement (March 27, 1912).

Box 16 (Oversized O-Y), 0.9 cu. ft.

• 101 Things to do in Sparks. Sparks Tribune supplement (April 30, 2000).
• "One Sound State," Nevada State Journal (Reno, NV), 1938?, 26-pg. "Scenic Section." 2 copies
• "One Sound State" edition of the Virginia City News (Reno Printing Co., c. 1940).
• A Park for Lake Tahoe. Carson City, NV: State of Nevada, Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Div. of State Parks, 1964?
• Pershing County Historical Series (Humanist in Residence; Nevada Humanities Committee).^b
• Public Outdoor Recreation Plan, County of Placer, California. Auburn, CA: Board of Supervisors (February, 1965).
• "Reno's Mapes Hotel - Celebrating Its Fourth Anniversary," San Francisco Chronicle, 8-pg. ad section.
• Robb, Inez. "Out of This World in Reno," serialized articles in The American Weekly, Chapters 2-8, 10 (May 14-July 9, 1944).
• Robert Bell's Book Auction Catalog ^b. (facsimile from the Library of Congress).
• Rotry Club of Reno. Golden Anniversary program (1966).
• Sagebrush (UNR). Vol. 86, no. 31 (Jan. 22, 1980), re: deaths of three University of Nevada, Reno professors and purchase of a Washington hand press by the University of Nevada, Reno Library.
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