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Walter Baring newspaper clippings
Collection
Identifier: 98-37
Abstract
Grant Sawyer was a Nevadan, democrat, and governor of Nevada. Newspaper clippings about Nevada Congressman Walter Baring (democrat) include articles about Baring, his personal appearances, and his politics (1964-1966).
Dates:
1964-1966
Cooke Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2013-20
Overview
Thomas Arthur "Tom" Cooke was a prominent and well-respected lawyor in Reno. He married Martha Patricia "Patty" Herz, while in college at the University of Nevada in the early 1940s. The Cooke family was involved in a variety of environmental, recreational, and historic preservation projects and initiatives that sought to improve northern Nevada. Materials cover some aspects of the lives and careers of members of the Cooke and Herz families. Topics include Democratic politics in Nevada, Washoe...
Dates:
1855-2009; Majority of material found within 1940-2000
A gathering of governors (Program)
Collection
Identifier: 94-24
Abstract
Program for a special live broadcast featuring four former and one current Nevada governors discussing their experiences.
Dates:
April 14, 1993
Vail Montgomery Pittman Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC392
Overview
Vail Montgomery Pittman was a Nevada newspaperman, State Senator (1925-1929), Lieutenant Governor (1943-1945), Governor (1945-1950), and Democratic National Committeeman from Nevada (1955-1961). Married to Ida Brewington, 1919; brother of Nevada U.S. Senator Key Pittman. Papers, primarily correspondence, are to Pittman from personal, business, and political associates. Major correspondents include Alan Bible, Berkeley Bunker, Pat McCarran, Lester Moody, Drew Pearson, Key Pittman, Mimosa (Mrs....
Dates:
1896-1964; Majority of material found within 1940-1964
Biographical Sketch of Bette Sawyer
Collection
Identifier: 94-26
Abstract
Bette Sawyer (1923-2002) was a United States first lady. Biographical sketch from 1993 describes Sawyer's education; facts about the Sawyers' early married life and birth of their daughter, Gail Louise; list of Mrs. Sawyer's club activities; and information about one of her projects as first lady of Nevada.
Dates:
1993
Grant Sawyer Papers
Collection
Identifier: 97-28
Abstract
Grant Sawyer served as the governor of Nevada from 1959-1967 and during his term created the state Equal Rights Commission, pushed for economic development and diversity in the state, and created the Gaming Control Act of 1959 and Nevada Gaming Commission. Included are newspaper clippings from Nevada newspapers documenting Sawyer's years as governor; certificates; photographs; paintings; plaques; and artifacts such as campaign hats, ribbon cutting scissors, flags, and small statues. Material...
Dates:
1939-1993
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