Collection: Reminiscences of William Emminger | University Libraries Special Collection Guides

Scope and Contents

Contains a history of Rochester, Nevada; a city directory of Rochester compiled by Emminger, stories about such Nevada residents as Libby Molan, the little old lady of the mountain, and Jack Longstreet; and a biography of Emminger's father-in-law, , Louis C. Hartsough which also includes reminiscences of Emminger's careers.

Dates

1965

Creator

Emminger, William Glenn (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

William Emminger was a miner and a native of Kansas who moved to Tonopah, Nevada in 1910; later a resident of Rochester, Tungsten, and Mina, Nevada. He was appointed to fill an unexpired State Senate term for Pershing County in 1955 and was a member of the Nevada Industrial Commission from 1957-1961.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Arrangement

Arranged in four series: I. Rochester, Nevada, Mining District: the first hundred years. II. A partial directory of the Rochester, Nevada Mining District, 1913-1929. III. Stories of Nevada. IV. Louis C. Hartsough.