MX Missile Project in Nevada

 Collection
Identifier: 82-31

Scope and Contents

The MX Missile Project in Nevada contains reports and publications related to the project. This project was proposed by the U.S Airforce to construct missile shelters. Material between 1978-1981.

Dates

  • 1980-1981
  • 1978-1981

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.

Historical Note

Proposed by the U.S. Air Force to construct 4,600 nuclear missile shelters 200 mobile missiles on 25,000 sq. miles of land in Nevada and Utah.

Extent

6 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by the MX Field Office in 1981.

Creator

Title
Guide to the MX Missile Project in Nevada Inventory
Status
Completed
Date
November 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)