Crowley, Joseph N., 1933-2017

Abstract

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.

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The Child and Family Research Center was originally a unit of the Sarah Hamilton Fleischmann School of Home Economics. Proceeds from the annual Children's Art Auction went to child care scholarships and equipment. Scrapbook with programs, photographs, a poster, press releases, and newspaper clippings. Newspaper items include columns by Rollan Melton. Photographs include art professor Howard Rosenberg, serving as auctioneer, and University President Joseph Crowley.

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Vivian Freeman was a nurse in Reno, Nevada and a member of the Nevada State Assembly from Washoe County. The collection contains Nevada women's organizations information including bylaws, newsletters, minutes, and correspondence from the National Women's Political Caucus, Nevada and Anne Martin Chapters; Nevada League of Women Voters; Nevadans for Better Government; Reno Women's Network; and Hannah Humanitarian Award.

Abstract Arranged in alphabetical order by name Governor's Day was an annual occasion for honoring ROTC cadets. In 1970, the event was scheduled the same week that American troops went into Cambodia, and four student protestors were killed by National Guard troops at Kent State University in Ohio. Students who opposed the war in Vietnam held a peace rally the same day as Governor's Day, which became a march toward the stadium where the military review was being held. The students marched into the...

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The John W. Mackay statue and the Mackay School of Mines building, were originally dedicated on June 10, 1908 in honor of John W. Mackay by his wife and his son, Marie Louise Mackay and Clarence Hungerford Mackay. Originally dedicated on June 10, 1908, the John Mackay Statue was rededicated by the Mackay School of Mines on April 25, 1996. The collection contains materials created for the rededication ceremony.

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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. President during this period is Joseph N. Crowley, appointed in 1978. The collection contains correspondence, reports, memorandums, and other records from the office of the president of the University of Nevada, Reno, 1973-1999.

Scope and Contents

Presidential Inaugurations, 1939-2001.

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. The collection contains correspondence, reports, memorandums, and other records from the office of the president of the University of Nevada, Reno, 1977-1982....

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. The collection consists primarily of correspondence with senior university administrators, the University and Community College System of Nevada, and the general...

Abstract The president is the chief administrative officer of the University of Nevada; 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. The collection contains correspondence, reports, memorandums, and other records from the office of the president of the University of Nevada, 1949-1979. Presidents serving...