Frederick West Lander Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC680

Scope and Contents

Includes clippings, a letter and photos of General Lander and his family.

Dates

  • 1858-1862

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

Army general for whom Lander County, Nevada is named; poet from Massachusetts and brother of artist Louisa Lander.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (20 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Includes clippings, a letter and photos of General Lander and his family. The collection contains material from 1858-1862 created by F. W. Lander.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by and unknown source circa 1975.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Frederick West Lander 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:
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