Notes on the part played by Jewish people in the history of the state of Nevada

 Collection
Identifier: NC110

Scope and Contents

History of Jews in Nevada from 1826-1958 includes statistics, names and brief biographies of Jews in various Nevada locations and San Francisco, and data on temples and on politics.,Based on interviews conducted in 1958 for a brochure published in connection with the dedication of the Temple Beth Sholem in Las Vegas.

Dates

  • 1960

Creator

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

Higginbotham was a Nevada writer and resident of Las Vegas.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (8 leaves)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

History of Jews in Nevada from 1826-1958 includes statistics, names and brief biographies of Jews in various Nevada locations and San Francisco, and data on temples and on politics. Based on interviews conducted in 1958 for a brochure published in connection with the dedication of the Temple Beth Sholem in Las Vegas.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Ms Marie T. Higginbotham, Las Vegas, Nevada, Donation. 03/--/60, NC110

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Notes on the part played by Jewish people in the history of the state of Nevada
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
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
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