Henry F. Bennett Papers
Scope and Contents
The Henry F. Bennett Papers collection contains the personal and professional records of Henry F. Bennett, a realtor active in Northern Nevada and the surrounding areas. Series 1 contains personal papers on people such as, Henry Bennett, Elaine Bennett, and Wilbur D. May. The papers include letters, bank notes, a marriage certificate, and newspaper clippings. Series 2 covers Bennett’s professional career as a realtor, containing records regarding his property dealings. This includes properties belonging to Paul A. Walters, and the University Of Nevada, Reno in addition to properties such as The Riverside Hotel, The Golden Doors motel, as well as the Overland Hotel and Casino, among others.
Dates
- 1919-1977
Creator
- Bennett, Henry F. (Person)
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 Note
Henry F. Bennett (1919-1992) was a Realtor active in the Northern Nevada region as well as surrounding states. Married to Elaine Bennett, he was the realtor for many iconic Nevada properties, this includes The Riverside Hotel and property owned by The University of Nevada-Reno. He was also in close contact with Wilbur D. May, a well-known figure in Reno’s history.
Extent
3.583 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Material relates to real estate transactions, mainly ranch and agricultural lands in Nevada and California, created by Henry F. Bennett between 1940s-1950s.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into two series: 1) Bennett Family and Associates and 2) Business.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Donald L. Hardesty on March 12, 1985.
Separated Materials
Photographs have been transferred to the Special Collections Department photo archive as collection number UNRS-P1993-44.
Creator
- Bennett, Henry F. (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Henry F. Bennett Papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Emily Koszuth and Ian McGlory
- Date
- June 2021
- 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