Cobb, Tyrus W.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Memorial Service for Harry Michael Chase, Jr.
This collection contains materials relating to the UNR memorial service held for former Professor Harry Michael Chase, Jr. (April 11, 1924-August 12, 1996), who served for 25 years as a member of the political science faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno, in September 1996. Collection includes one videorecording and a memorial program listing speakers at the service.
Ty Cobb Papers
Ty Cobb papers consist of personal papers relating to him and his family, as well as his professional role as writer and editor at the Nevada State Journal, and its successor, the Reno Gazette-Journal. Cobb had a sports column “Inside Stuff” and later a column “Cobwebs” which he continued past retirement until his death in 1997. Material between 1881-1997.
Tyrus W. Cobb Papers
Colonel Tyrus William Cobb (1940- ) is a third-generation Nevadan who worked under President Ronald Reagan as a national security advisor as well as the Director of Soviet, European, and Canadian Affairs. Collection contains materials related to Cobb's time working under President Reagan, as well as information from his time in Vietnam and as a professional outside the White House. Collection materials include photos, newspaper clippings, and other documents.
Vaughn Middle School Oral History Project Records
In 1980, seventh and eight grade students from Vaughn Middle School Academically Talented Program interviewed Reno, Nevada community members on the topics of working and life in Reno, Nevada in the 1930s, following the model of author Studs Terkel. The collection contains 15 audio tape interviews conducted by the students that record the interviewees' thoughts on how they felt about their work, family conflicts, job satisfaction, ethical considerations, and pay.