Young America Engine No. 2 Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: 86-06

Scope and Contents

The Young America Engine No. 2 Company Records contains a minute book containing records of the organization from the first meeting on March 19, 1862 to February 5, 1877.

Dates

  • 1862-1877

Creator

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.

Historical Note

The Young America Engine No. 2 Company was a fire department in Virginia City, Nevada.

Extent

0.74 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Young America Engine No. 2 Company was a fire department in Virginia City, Nevada. The collection includes a minute book containing records of the organization from the first meeting on March 19, 1862 to February 5, 1877.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Alvin McLane in May 1986.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Young America Engine No. 2 Company Records
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

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)