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Eva Bertrand Adams Papers
Collection
Identifier: 82-11
Abstract
The Eva Bertrand Adams Papers have been divided into four series reflecting the three segments of Eva Adams' life represented in these papers.Included in the first group are papers generated from the Senatorial offices of Pat McCarran, 1936-1954; Ernest Brown, 1954; and Alan Bible, 1954-1960. Material from the McCarran era dominates the group and includes Senator McCarran's papers as well as those of Eva Adams, his Administrative Assistant. Office files, financial records,...
Dates:
1920-1983
Alan Bible Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC01
Abstract
Alan Bible, a Nevada politician and attorney, served as the District Attorney of Storey County from 1935-1938 until he was appointed Deputy Attorney General of Nevada in 1938. In 1942, Bible was appointed State Attorney, and served in that position until 1950. Upon resignation from that position, he resumed private practice of law, which would continue throughout the rest of his career. In 1954, Bible was appointed to serve in the United States Senate, filling the vacancy left upon the...
Dates:
1953-1974
Robert Bridges Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC1377
Abstract
Robert Bridges (1914-1989) He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII and was honorably discharged in December 1945. Before joining the Marines, Bridges worked on both the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. After his return from war and his discharge from the military, he joined the U.S. Mint in San Francisco. The collection contains papers and ephemera collected by him while working at the U.S. Mint as well as events he attended during that time period.
Dates:
1966-1973
Joseph T. McDonnell Papers
Collection
Identifier: 85-11
Abstract
Joseph T. McDonnell (1908-1985) was a lawyer and worked for Senators Pat McCarran and Alan Bible. The collection contains the papers of Joseph, his wife Gladys Morris McDonnell (1912-1983), and her parent's Richard L. (1885-1965) and Jessie (Williams) Morris (1886-1965). Included are diaries, papers related to Joseph's careers as lawyer and legislative assistant, correspondence, legal documents, family records, books, photos, and memorabilia. Of particular note are letters written by Joseph...
Dates:
1885-circa 1982
Thomas Woodnutt Miller Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC441
Abstract
Thomas Woodnut Miller was a republican and native of Delaware. He was appointed Secretary of State for Delaware, 1913-1914, U.S. Representative from Delaware, 1914-1917, served in World War I as lieutenant colonel, and helped establish the American Legion. He moved to Nevada 1934 and became active in state and civic affairs and the Republican Party. He also served as the First chair of Nevada State Park Commission and served on many other boards and commissions. Primarily correspondence and...
Dates:
1890-1977
Chester H. Smith Papers
Collection
Identifier: 94-11
Abstract
Chester Horace Smith(1919-2005) was a former Nevada newspaper editor and veteran of state and congressional politics. Consists of materials related to the "Salute to Nevada's Outstanding Women of the Century" event, sponsored by the Nevada State Society of Washington, D.C. and held in November, 1973. Honored were Eva B. Adams, Helen Delich Bentley, and Patricia (Pat) Nixon. Included are clippings, articles, programs, photos, and a biographical sketch of Chester H. Smith.
Dates:
1973
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- Bible, Alan, 1909-1988 4
- McCarran, Pat, 1876-1954 4
- United States. Congress. Senate 3
- Baring, Walter S. (Walter Stephan), 1911-1975 2
- Cannon, Howard W. 2
- Miller, T. W. (Thomas Woodnutt), 1886-1975 2
- Adams, Vern 1
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- Baker, Bobby, 1928-2017 1
- Bentley, Helen Delich 1
- Bridges, Robert, 1914-1989 1
- Brown, Ernest, 1881-1962 1
- Carville, Edward P. (Edward Peter), 1885-1956 1
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.) 1
- Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933 1
- Du Pont, A. Felix (Alexis Felix), 1879-1948 1
- Du Pont, Pierre S. (Pierre Samuel), 1870-1954 1
- Du Pont, T. Coleman (Thomas Coleman), 1863-1930 1
- Frankfurter, Felix, 1882-1965 1
- Frazer, Guernsey 1
- Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923 1
- Horton, Clifford E. 1
- Lattimore, Owen, 1900-1989 1
- Laxalt, Paul 1
- McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957 1
- McDonnell, Gladys M. (Gladys Morris) 1
- McDonnell, Joseph T., 1908-1985 1
- Mechling, Thomas 1
- Morris, Jessie Williams 1
- Morris, Richard L. (Richard Lewis), 1805-1880 1
- Nevada State Park System 1
- Nixon, Pat, 1912-1993 1
- Oddie, Tasker L. (Tasker Lowndes), 1870-1950 1
- Pearson, Drew, 1897-1969 1
- Pittman, Key, 1872-1940 1
- Pittman, Mimosa Gates, 1872-1952 1
- Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) 1
- Salute to Nevada's Outstanding Women of the Century (Washington, D.C. : 1973 ) 1
- Scrugham, James G. (James Graves), 1880-1945 1
- Sexton, Charles B. 1
- Smith, Chester H., 1919- 1
- Sourwine, Julien G. 1
- United States. Army 1
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