William Neely Letter
Scope and Contents
Letter to Neely's nephew written from Virginia City, Nevada describing ceremonies planned for Nevada's admission to statehood, difficult financial conditions, his employment as a miner, the weather, and advice to the nephew to stay at home.
Dates
- 1864
Creator
- Neely, William (Miner) (Person)
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
William Neely was a miner in Virginia City, Nevada.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (1 leaf)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Letter to Neely's nephew written from Virginia City, Nevada describing ceremonies planned for Nevada's admission to statehood, difficult financial conditions, his employment as a miner, the weather, and advice to the nephew to stay at home.
Arrangement
Arranged without hierarchy.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Correspondence, Unknown, Donation. NC1095
Creator
- Neely, William (Miner) (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the William Neely Letter
- 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
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