McCarran, Pat
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1876 - 1954
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Eva Bertrand Adams Papers
Collection
Identifier: 82-11
Overview
Contains material generated in the Senatorial offices of Pat McCarran, Ernest Brown, and Alan Bible, material related to Eva Adams' term as Director of the U.S. Mint and personal papers reflecting her family, youth, education, business involvements, and special interests.
Alan Bible Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC01
Abstract
Nevada U.S. Senator, 1954-1974; District Attorney of Storey County, Nevada, 1935-1940; Nevada State Attorney General, 1942-1950. Contains material covering the period of Bible's career in the U.S. Senate, 1954-1974. A large part concerns legislation introduced or sponsored by Alan Bible also legislation affecting Nevadans. Correspondence from Nevadans requesting help or information on legislative topics is another major part of the collection.
Louie A. Gardella Papers
Collection
Identifier: 83-06
Abstract
Louie A. Gardella was a Nevadan, an agricultural agent with the Nevada Agricultural Extension Service for several counties, and County Agricultural Agent for Washoe County where his attention focused on water development, drainage, flooding, and irrigation. The bulk of this collection focuses on the acquisition and control of water in the Truckee Meadows area of Nevada from 1950-1976.
Gordon Griswold Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC451
Abstract
Records of Griswold's sheep ranches his terms as president and board member of the Nevada Livestock Production Credit Association, the National Advisory Board (for the Taylor Grazing Act), National Wool Council, Nevada Wool Growers' Association, the Nevada Selective Service Board, and the U. S. D. A. War Board and as coordinator of Operation Haylift in Nevada, 1949. Topics discussed include droughts in Nevada, grazing lands, sheep, the effect of World War II on local food production, and...
Joseph F. McDonald Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC429
Abstract
Contains personal papers, 1911-1970; material related to Reno newspapers, 1928-1963; and records and related material of the Nevada-California Lake Tahoe Association, 1957-1968.
An addendum to the Joseph F. McDonald Papers
Collection
Identifier: 98-05
Abstract
Included are letters to and from Nevada politicians, and from Harry S. Bunker, treasurer of Speidel Newspapers, Inc. In addition to letters there are occasionally newspaper clippings and election ephemeral.
Joseph T. McDonnell Papers
Collection
Identifier: 85-11
Abstract
Papers of Mr. & Mrs. McDonnell and her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Morris. Included are diaries, papers related to Joseph's careers as lawyer and legislative assistant, correspondence, legal documents, family records, books, photos, and memorabilia. Of particular note are letters written by Joseph to Gladys while he was stationed in Korea, 1945-1946.
Thomas Woodnutt Miller Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC441
Abstract
Primarily correspondence and diaries relating to all aspects of Miller's career and interests. Includes letters from many state and national leaders.
Nevada Company Records
Collection
Identifier: NC428
Abstract
Nevada mining corporation organized in 1897; head office moved to New York 1942; company dissolved 1971. Company was largely owned by the Anson Phelps Stokes family which operated mining, transportation, and banking enterprises in Nevada and eastern California. Part of the company's property near Berlin, NV as purchased by the State for Ichthyosaurus State Park. The collection includes: Minutes, articles of incorporation, bylaws, stock certificates, legal records, litigation records, financial...
Peter C. Petersen Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC430
Abstract
Primarily political correspondence with Nevada Senator Pat McCarran. Some letters are accompanied by bills, receipts, and contractor's estimates relating to the Senator's property in and near Reno; or relevant newspaper clippings, memos, or minutes of meetings.