Summer School Diary

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0630

Scope and Contents

The University of Nevada conducted its first Summer School in 1912. The students, all school teachers, began a diary describing their experiences, including extracurricular activities in Reno, Virginia City, and at Lake Tahoe. Summer School students from 1913 and 1914 continued the diary.

Dates

  • 1912-1914

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Physical materials, such as those not available through UNR Libraries' Digital Collections or other online portals must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Historical Note

The Summer School, originally under the administration of the College of Education, held its first session in 1912. All attendees were teachers.

Extent

.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The University of Nevada conducted its first Summer School in 1912. The students, all teachers, began a diary describing their experiences, including extracurricular activities in Reno, Virginia City, and at Lake Tahoe. The diary was continued by the Summer School students of 1913 and 1914.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred from the College of Education at an unknown date.

Separated Materials

Photographs transferred to the University Archives photo archive as collection number UNRA-P3513.

Title
Guide to the Summer School Diary
Status
Completed
Author
Jessica Maddox
Date
October 2020
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

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
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