Nevada and Great Basin Miscellaneous Documents (Vertical file)

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-09

Scope and Content

Materials were formerly known as the Special Collections Vertical file, and contains booklets, broadsides, brochures, newsletters, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, postcards, reports and other resources that have been gathered through the years about a variety of organizations, people, places and topics relevant to the history and resources of Nevada and the Great Basin Region. There is a wide variation in the dates and kinds of information and resources available for each topic.

Of particular interest are commercially produced broadsides created through the years to support tourism in Nevada and to commemorate historic events. Topics whose folders include broadsides are indicated with a superscripted b.

Dates

  • 1860-2013

Creator

Restrictions

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.

Administrative Note

The Miscellaneous Nevada and Great Basin Documents Collection contains resources and documents that have been collected over the years by Special Collections. These materials were formerly known as the Vertical File in the Special Collections Department.

Extent

9.75 Cubic Feet (11 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Materials were formerly known as the Special Collections Vertical file, and contains booklets, broadsides, brochures, newsletters, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, postcards, reports and other resources that have been gathered through the years about a variety of organizations, people, places and topics relevant to the history and resources of Nevada and the Great Basin Region. There is a wide variation in the dates and kinds of information and resources available for each topic.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically.

Custodial History

The collection was formerly known as the Special Collections Vertical file, and is commonly known as the Vertical file.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Department, library staff and miscellaneous donors.

Title
Guide to the Nevada and Great Basin Miscellaneous Documents
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)