Donald Drake Research Collection
Scope and Contents
The collection contains transcribed newspaper articles collected from various historical newspapers regarding flumes, logging, fires, the Comstock, earthquakes, storms, and other historical events that have taken place in northern Nevada since the 1850s. Collection dates reflect the original newspaper article date, not the date that it was transcribed by Drake. No original newspaper clippings are found in the collection.
Dates
- 1856-2012
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.
Biographical / Historical
Donald Drake is a history enthusiast and researcher.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Donald Drake is a history enthusiast and researcher. The collection includes transcribed newspaper articles collected from various historical sources regarding flumes, logging, fires, the Comstock, earthquakes, storms, and other historical events that have taken place in northern Nevada since the 1850s.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Donald Drake in January 2012.
- Title
- Guide to the Donald Drake Research Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jessica Maddox
- Date
- September 2018
- 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)
specoll@unr.edu