Tom Trelease Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2015-32

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

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

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

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
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Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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