Robert Lewers Papers
Scope and Contents
The Robert Lewers Papers includes Lewers' correspondence, Masonic materials, petition urging him to run for governor of Nevada, Lewers family genealogical correspondence, and memorials upon his death. Also included are Louise Lewers' poems and materials related to her work with Nevada cattle brands.
Dates
- 1900-1951
Creator
- Lewers, Robert, 1862-1922 (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
Robert Lewers was born in Nevada and was a professor and acting president of the University of Nevada, Reno. He was active in the Masons and was a grand master for Nevada. He married Louise Blaney Lewers.
Extent
0.41 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Robert Lewers (1862-1922) was a University of Nevada professor and acting president. The collection includes correspondence, Masonic materials, petition urging him to run for governor of Nevada, Lewers family genealogical correspondence, and memorials upon his death. Also included are Louise Lewers' poems and materials related to her work with Nevada cattle brands.
Arrangement
Arranged by type of material.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Dorothy Blaney circa 1975.
Separated Materials
Photographs transferred to the Special Collections Department photo archive as collection number UNRS-P1989-24.
Creator
- Lewers, Robert, 1862-1922 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Robert Lewers Papers
- 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
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu