University of Nevada, Reno Campus Centennial Records
Scope and Contents
The University of Nevada, Reno Campus Centennial Records include copies of "The First Century" by Bob Blesse and James Hulse, correspondence, planning committee material, "Laying the Cornerstone" etchings by Nevada artist Roy Purcell, marketing material, a special supplement to the Reno-Gazette Journal, proclamations by Governor Richard Bryan and Mayor Peter Sferrazza, program brochures, and videotapes of the ceremony.
Dates
- 1985-1986
Creator
- University of Nevada, Reno (Organization)
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.
Administrative History
The University of Nevada, Reno, has conducted two centennial celebrations. In 1874, the University Preparatory School opened in Elko, Nevada. In 1885, the State Legislature voted to move the university to Reno. Construction of its first building, Morrill Hall, began on September 12, 1885. A centennial celebration for the University was conducted in 1974, in conjunction with the inauguration of Max Milam as University President. On September 12, 1985, the University observed the centennial of its Reno campus.
Extent
0.41 Linear Feet (1 box, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The University of Nevada, Reno Campus Centennial Records include copies of "The First Century" by Bob Blesse and James Hulse, correspondence, planning committee material, "Laying the Cornerstone" etchings by Nevada artist Roy Purcell, marketing material, a special supplement to the Reno-Gazette Journal, proclamations by Governor Richard Bryan and Mayor Peter Sferrazza, program brochures, and videotapes of the ceremony.
Arrangement
Arranged by topic.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Periodic transfers to Archives, including one from the Office of the President in 2013. One folder of additional material received from Bob Blesse in 2016.
- Title
- Guide to the University of Nevada, Reno Campus Centennial Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Betty Glass
- Date
- May 28, 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu