Collection: Pioneers of the Ponderosa | University Libraries Special Collection Guides

Scope and Contents

Typescript manuscript recounting the history of the Washoe Valley south of Reno, Nevada, and the Comstock Lode at Virginia City, Nevada, including accounts of early settlers, miners, and businessmen.

Dates

1971

Creator

Ratay, Myra Sauer (Person)

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.

Biographical Note

Nevada author.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (518 leaves)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Typescript manuscript recounting the history of the Washoe Valley south of Reno, Nevada, and the Comstock Lode at Virginia City, Nevada, including accounts of early settlers, miners, and businessmen. The collection contains material from 1971 created by Myra Sauer Ratay.