The life of Honorable Lem Allen, as told by himself
Scope and Contents
Reminiscences describe Allen's early life before moving to Nevada; the death of his young children; haying and ranching in Churchill County, Nevada; election to public office beginning in 1867 with Justice of the Peace in Fallon; the Nevada legislature and politics; experiences with Nevada Indians, his journey to Nevada, and events in Virginia City, Nevada.
Dates
- circa 1910
Creator
- Allen, Lemmuel (Person)
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
Emigrant to Nevada in 1862, lawyer and judge in Churchill County and Nevada Assemblyman from 1889-1902 and Lieutenant Governor, 1903-1906.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (11 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Reminiscences describe Allen's early life before moving to Nevada; the death of his young children; haying and ranching in Churchill County, Nevada; election to public office beginning in 1867 with Justice of the Peace in Fallon; the Nevada legislature and politics; experiences with Nevada Indians, his journey to Nevada, and events in Virginia City, Nevada.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Reminiscences from an unknown source.
Creator
- Allen, Lemmuel (Person)
- Title
- Guide to The life of Honorable Lem Allen, as told by himself
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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