Nevada and Great Basin Miscellaneous Documents (Vertical file)
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
- University of Nevada, Reno. Library. Special Collections Department (Creator, Organization)
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.
Creator
- University of Nevada, Reno. Library. Special Collections Department (Creator, Organization)
- 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
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu