Byrd Fanita Wall Sawyer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC536

Scope and Contents

Manuscript and notes on the history of Nevada, including women teachers; Sparks and Churchill County, Nevada; and Paiute Indians. Also included are curriculum materials on Nevada history; correspondence about Sawyer's research, statistics on land ownership and use in Nevada, turkey production in the Fallon area, and copies of presidential executive orders establishing wildlife refuges in Nevada.

Dates

  • 1930-1963

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

Nevadan, author of several books on Nevada history; also librarian for Churchill County, Nevada, High School.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (7 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Manuscript and notes on the history of Nevada, including women teachers; Sparks and Churchill County, Nevada; and Paiute Indians. Also included are curriculum materials on Nevada history; correspondence about Sawyer's research, statistics on land ownership and use in Nevada, turkey production in the Fallon area, and copies of presidential executive orders establishing wildlife refuges in Nevada.

Arrangement

Arranged by type of material.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by unknown source circa 1975.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Byrd Fanita Wall Sawyer Papers
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
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Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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