Collection: Recollections of Virginia City from May 1860 | University Libraries Special Collection Guides

Scope and Contents

Gracey's speech before the Reno Twentieth Century Club describes his arrival in Nevada to fight the Paiutes; lists many of the "firsts" in Virginia City such as first death, bank, theater, etc., and mentions executions, explosions, fires, amusements, benevolent societies, processions, and people of note.

Dates

1911

Creator

Gracey, Robert (Person)

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

Gracey marched from Downieville, California to Virginia City, Nevada in May 1860 to fight the Paiute Indians. He remained in Nevada the rest of his life.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (7 leaves)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Gracey's speech before the Reno Twentieth Century Club describes his arrival in Nevada to fight the Paiutes; lists many of the "firsts" in Virginia City, and mentions executions, explosions, fires, amusements, benevolent societies, processions, and people of note.