Frank Edward Murphy Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC1047

Scope and Contents

Principally correspondence relating to Murphy's work with the Freemasons, Christian Science Church, the Liberty Loan Committee of Nevada, and the American Committee for Relief in the Near East (Armenian and Syrian relief effort). Also included are Murphy's notarial records for his railroad and wood companies.

Dates

  • 1889-1933

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, officer of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company; Carson and Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company; the El Dorado Wood and Flume Company, and the Virginia-Truckee Transit Company; also a member of the Freemasons and Christian Scientists.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (7 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Principally correspondence relating to Murphy's work with the Freemasons, Christian Science Church, the Liberty Loan Committee of Nevada, and the American Committee for Relief in the Near East (Armenian and Syrian relief effort). Also included are Murphy's notarial records for his railroad and wood companies.

Arrangement

Arranged by name of organization.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired from an unknown source circa 1980.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Frank Edward Murphy 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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