Oddie, Tasker L. (Tasker Lowndes), 1870-1950

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1870-1950
  • Existence: 1870 - 1950

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Lorenzo D. Creel Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 82-01
Abstract The Lorenzo D. Creel Papers have been divided into two major groups and into series within the groups. The first group contains Creel family items and includes correspondence, financial records, business papers, memorabilia, photographs, and books which belonged to Creel family members with the majority of the material originating from Lorenzo and his son Cecil. Three-dimensional items, which accompanied the collection, have been donated to the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Home...
Dates: 1875-1945
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Lorenzo D. Creel Papers

Noble Hamilton Getchell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC395
Abstract Nobel Hamilton Getchell (1875-1960) was a mining developer with interests in many western states. The collection includes correspondence for various mining claims in which Getchell had an interest; mines and mining prospects, principally with the development of the Betty O'Neal Mines at Betty O'Neal, Nevada, and the Gold Circle Consolidated Mines at Midas, Nevada; the Dan Tucker Mine at Frenchman's Station, Nevada; the Security Mining Company at Betty O'Neal; the Skykomish Copper Company at...
Dates: 1918-1936
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Noble Hamilton Getchell Papers

Joseph F. McDonald Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC429
Abstract

Joseph F. McDonald (1891-1971) was a Nevada newspaperman, editor and publisher of the Nevada State Journal, 1939-1956; president of Reno Newspapers Incorporated; and president of the Nevada-California Lake Tahoe Association. The collection 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.

Dates: 1870-1980
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Joseph F. McDonald Papers

Thomas Woodnutt Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC441
Abstract Thomas Woodnut Miller was a republican and native of Delaware. He was appointed Secretary of State for Delaware, 1913-1914, U.S. Representative from Delaware, 1914-1917, served in World War I as lieutenant colonel, and helped establish the American Legion. He moved to Nevada 1934 and became active in state and civic affairs and the Republican Party. He also served as the First chair of Nevada State Park Commission and served on many other boards and commissions. Primarily correspondence and...
Dates: 1890-1977
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Thomas Woodnutt Miller Papers

Nevada Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC428
Abstract The Nevada Company was Nevada mining corporation organized in 1897; head office moved to New York 1942; company dissolved 1971. The 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, Nevada was purchased by the State for Ichthyosaur State Park. The collection includes minutes, articles of incorporation, bylaws, stock certificates, legal...
Dates: 1883-1971
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Nevada Company Records

Nevada Mining Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: 88-43
Abstract

The Nevada Mining Association (NMA) was organized in Tonopah, Nevada, on March 24, 1913 as the Nevada Mine Operators Association. Its membership consisted of the principal metal producers in Nevada who banded together for protection, mutual cooperation, and assistance. These records include incorporation papers, minutes of the executive committee, membership lists, correspondence, reports, and position statements.

Dates: 1913-1975
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Nevada Mining Association Records

Tasker L. Oddie Scrapbooks and Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: NC585
Abstract

Letters from Clarence M. Oddie containing recollections about some events in his brother's life and scrapbooks of clippings and pamphlets.,Scrapbooks have three themes: Oddie as governor, 1910-1914; Nevada politics, 1891-1921: and Nevada sports, 1897-1921 (including the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1891-1921; 1960
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Tasker L. Oddie Scrapbooks and Correspondence

George F. Smith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC577
Abstract

George F. Smith (1885-?) was born in Nevada and served in the Reno City Council from 1919-1926. From 1926-1934, Smith served as Reno Postmaster. The collection largely contains correspondence on political or postal matters; also some legal documents, an aircraft squadron training manual, and printed congressional materials such as bills and hearings.

Dates: 1919-1944
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / George F. Smith Papers

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Business correspondence 5
Photographs 4
Mines and mineral resources -- Nevada 3
Copper mines and mining -- Nevada 2
Excerpts 2
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Gold mines and mining -- Nevada 2
Nevada -- Politics and government 2
Personal correspondence 2
Politicians -- Nevada 2
Arizona -- Politics and government 1
Austin (Nev.) 1
Banks and banking -- Nevada 1
Bee culture 1
Berlin (Nev.) 1
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park (Nev.) 1
Boxing -- Nevada 1
Crow Indians 1
Dan Tucker Mine (Nev.) 1
Delaware -- Politics and government 1
Diaries 1
Indians of North America -- California 1
Indians of North America -- Florida 1
Indians of North America -- Montana 1
Indians of North America -- Utah 1
Ione (Nev.) 1
Journalism -- Nevada 1
Legal instruments 1
Lost Cabin Mine (Calif.) 1
Mellan Gold Mines 1
Minutes (Records) 1
Mono Indians 1
Nevada state journal 1
Nevada state journal (Reno, Nev. : 1907) 1
Paiute Indians 1
Parks -- Nevada 1
Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation (Nev.) 1
Railroads -- Nevada 1
Reno (Nev.) 1
Seminole Indians 1
Shoshoni Indians 1
Silver mines and mining -- Nevada 1
Silver question -- Nevada 1
Tahoe, Lake (Calif. and Nev.) 1
United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1953 1
Veterans -- United States 1
Wages -- Miners -- Nevada 1
Washoe Indians 1
Workers' compensation -- Nevada 1
Yokuts Indians 1
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