Clyde Mathews Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC705

Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, reports, minutes and clippings of his work in civil rights; reports and clippings about the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony; and material about his Baptist ministry and Congressional Campaign.

Dates

  • 1955-1974

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

Baptist minister for the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and Republican candidate for United States Congressman from Nevada; active in the Nevada civil rights movement and deputy regional Civil Rights Director for the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (10 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Includes correspondence, reports, minutes and clippings of his work in civil rights; reports and clippings about the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony; and material about his Baptist ministry and Congressional Campaign.

Arrangement

Arranged into four series: 1. Ministry. 2. Congressional campaign. 3. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. 4. Civil rights.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Clyde Mathews circa 1975.

Separated Materials

Photographs have been transferred to the Special Collections Department photo archive as collection number UNRS-P1988-58.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Clyde Mathews 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
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)