Lake Tahoe elevations data for 1888-1989

 Collection
Identifier: 90-33

Scope and Contents

This table of yearly highs and lows of Lake Tahoe elevations was compiled by Alton and Mary Ellen Glass from U.S.G.S. Water Supply papers and records of the U.S. District Court Water Master, Reno. Also included is a recapitulation of the lake's elevations for the 1924-1937 dry period, detailing dates the lake level fell below the rim and how much water was pumped out of the lake.

Dates

  • 1990

Creator

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical Note

Alton and Mary Ellen Glass were Reno, Nevada historians and authors.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (2 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This table of yearly highs and lows of Lake Tahoe elevations was compiled by Alton and Mary Ellen Glass from U.S.G.S. Water Supply papers and records of the U.S. District Court Water Master, Reno.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Tables; Alton and Mary Ellen Glass, Reno, NV 89507; Donation; 06/18/90; 90-33.

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Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Lake Tahoe elevations data for 1888-1989
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

https://library.unr.edu/SpeColl
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