Reno/Sparks YWCA History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 96-04

Scope and Contents

The Reno/Sparks YWCA History Collection includes a manuscript of Making Their Mark, a history of the Reno/Sparks Young Women's Christian Association. Also included are oral history narratives of the following women who played key roles in the Y's development and administration: Mary Margaret Barrett, Patricia Herz Cooke, Shirley Fleming, Alleta Gray, Marcella Herz, Tosca Means, Mildred Myers, Cynthia Pyzel, Darlene Reed, Jeanne Shipley, and Betty Smolley.

Dates

  • 1996

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Author of this history, Victoria Ford is a Reno, Nevada author, oral historian, and public relations specialist.

Extent

0.41 Linear Feet (1 folder (146 pages))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Victoria Ford is a Reno, Nevada author, oral historian, and public relations specialist. Collection includes a manuscript of Making Their Mark, a history of the Reno/Sparks Young Women's Christian Association. Also included are oral history narratives of the following women who played key roles in the Y's development and administration: Mary Margaret Barrett, Patricia Herz Cooke, Shirley Fleming, Alleta Gray, Marcella Herz, Tosca Means, Mildred Myers, Cynthia Pyzel, Darlene Reed, Jeanne Shipley, and Betty Smolley (1996).

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Victoria Ford in 1996.

A Part of

Nevada Women's Archives.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Reno/Sparks YWCA History Collection
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
Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
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Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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