Pat Hardy Lewis Papers
Scope and Contents
The Pat Hardy Lewis Papers were created by Lewis in her years as a city council member. They include correspondence from Lewis to other municipalities around the country to aid in her decision-making. Included are newspaper clippings, inter-office memos, reports and correspondence, plus Lewis' notes on different subjects.
Dates
- 1973-1980
Creator
- Lewis, Pat Hardy, 1927- (Creator, Person)
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.
Biographical Note
Pat Hardy Lewis was born in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Grinnell College in Iowa and received her B.A. in Social Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. She also holds a masters degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in Counseling and Guidance, and a E.D.S. in Marriage and Family Counseling.
She was elected the the Reno City Council in 1973 and served until 1977. While a member of the City Council, Lewis was most interested in planning and the use of land for Reno's future. She was a strong proponent of involving citizens in the decision process through the use of ad hoc committees. She also worked as a counselor at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Extent
1.042 Linear Feet (3 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Pat Hardy Lewis was elected to the Reno City Council in 1973 and served until 1977. While serving on the City Council, Lewis was most interested in planning and the use of land for Reno's future. She was a strong proponent of involving citizens in the decision process through the use of ad hoc committees. The collection includes materials related to the subjects of growth, methods of sewage treatment, and planning for the future of Reno, from 1973-1980.
Arrangement
Arranged in the original order as maintained by Pat Hardy Lewis.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Pat Hardy Lewis in 1980.
Separated Materials
Published materials were removed and incorporated into the Special Collections book stacks.
Creator
- Lewis, Pat Hardy, 1927- (Creator, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Pat Hardy Lewis Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Chris Driggs
- Date
- July 18, 1988
- 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
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu