University of Nevada. Center for Western North American Studies
Organization
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Warren L. d'Azevedo Records of the Anthropology Department
Collection
Identifier: AC 0302
Abstract
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, interest in anthropological programs at the University of Nevada developed with the support of the Desert Research Institute and its Center for Western North American Studies. The Anthropology Department was initiated under joint sponsorship with the Desert Research Institute with funds from private and government foundations. The collection contains records of the University of Nevada, Reno, Anthropology Department, the Desert Research Institute, and the...
Dates:
1958-1983
Center for Western North America Studies Records
Collection
Identifier: NUD 10/07
Scope and Contents
Project proposals
Dates:
circa 1964
Center for Western North America Studies Records
Collection
Identifier: NUD 10/09
Scope and Contents
Acquisitions
Dates:
1964-1967
Center for Western North America Studies Records
Collection
Identifier: NUD 10/05/03
Scope and Contents
The Reno Branch, AAUW. Reminiscing with a Founder. By Mary Ellen Glass.
Dates:
1967
University of Nevada, Center for Western North American Studies Records
Collection
Identifier: AC 0406
Abstract
The Center for Western North American Studies was established in 1963, to support a systematic study of Nevada and the Western North American region, and to develop a program to collect documentary materials and promote regional research. The records in this collection are primarily executive board minutes, reports, memorandums, correspondence, 1963-1969, and the Center's chronological files, 1965-1967. Also included are acquisition correspondence and reports, 1963-1966; general...
Dates:
1963-1970
University of Nevada, Reno, Office of the President Records
Collection
Identifier: AC 0052
Abstract
The president is the chief administrative officer of the University of Nevada, Reno. Duties and responsibilities are prescribed by the Board of Regents and may be assisted in the conduct of the duties of the office by vice-presidents and other administrators. The president may also establish and appoint boards and committees. In 1965-1968, the position title was "Chancellor" instead of "President." The collection contains correspondence, reports, campus publications, and other records from...
Dates:
1916-1983
Center for Western North American Studies records
Collection
Identifier: AC 0212
Abstract
The Center for Western North American Studies was established in 1963 to develop a program to collect documentary materials and promote regional research. The Center was placed at the Desert Research Institute for administrative purposes, and an ad-hoc Executive Board was established to develop policy. Records include a proposal for retention of state and local government documents, by Ronald Lee Watson, March 1964; reports of staff activities; information on the Basque studies program and...
Dates:
1964-1968