Tom Trelease Papers
Scope and Contents
Professional papers for Tom Trelease relating to his work in the Fish and Wildlife Division of Nevada, 1940s-1990s.
Dates
- circa 1940-2008
Creator
- Trelease, Tom (Creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unprocessed collection is open for research. Advanced notice is required; contact staff to schedule access. Materials must be used onsite. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law or special donor agreement.
Biographical Note
Tom Trelease was Nevada Fish and Game Commission's first fisheries biologist, later promoted to Chief of Fisheries. During his many years as Chief as fisheries, Tom worked tirelessly with many others to study, improve, and adopt management techniques that improved the fisheries of lakes and streams throughout the state.
Extent
11.75 Cubic Feet (14 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Executor for Tom Trelease Trust in October 2015
Creator
- Trelease, Tom (Creator, Person)
- Title
- Tom Trelease Papers
- Status
- Unprocessed
- 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
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
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