The gathering of the clan; my forebears
Scope and Contents
Primarily reminiscences of Mrs. Hewes' father, his friends and associates such as mine superintendent William Irwin and Nevada Senator William M. Stewart, and his business interests. Also included are memoirs of Clair's mother, Florence Evelyn Kingsley Waters Hofer, her family's overland journey to Placerville, California, Clair's childhood there and in Gold Hill, Nevada, and famous Nevada friends.
Dates
- undated
Creator
- Hewes, Claire Hofer (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
Claire Hofer Hewes was a Nevada resident, daughter of Theodore Robert Hofer who was a banker, stock broker, mayor of Carson City, Nevada, and cashier and chief clerk of the United States Mint at Carson City.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (28 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Primarily reminiscences of Mrs. Hewes' father, his friends and associates such as mine superintendent William Irwin and Nevada Senator William M. Stewart, and his business interests. Also included are memoirs of Clair's mother, Florence Evelyn Kingsley Waters Hofer, her family's overland journey to Placerville, California, Clair's childhood there and in Gold Hill, Nevada, and famous Nevada friends.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Reminiscences donated by Clair Hofer Hewes.
Creator
- Hewes, Claire Hofer (Person)
- Title
- Guide to The gathering of the clan; my forebears
- Status
- Completed
- 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
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Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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