Visitor registers

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0116

Scope and Contents

Two volumes signed by visitors to the university. Visitors signed their names and their place of residence. The second register, 1911-1916, also requested college attended, and date of degree.

Dates

  • 1886-1890; 1911-1916

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 History

In 1885, the university, by act of the Nevada legislature, was removed from Elko, Nevada, to Reno. In February 1886, the first building constructed on campus was completed, and a register, stamped Nevada State University, was provided for visitors to sign. This first register covers the period March 1886-1890; a second register covers the period 1911-1916.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

In 1885, the university, by act of the Nevada legislature, was removed from Elko, Nevada, to Reno. In February 1886, the first building constructed on campus was completed, and a register, stamped Nevada State University, was provided for visitors to sign. This first register covers the period March 1886-1890; a second register covers the period 1911-1916. Two volumes signed by visitors to the university. Visitors signed their names and their place of residence. The second register, 1911-1916, also requested college attended, and date of degree.

Arrangement

Unarranged.

Title
A Guide to the Visitor registers
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository

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