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Correspondence to Mary Leavitt

 Collection
Identifier: 2011-27
Abstract

John McKay, a miner, and John Nelson, a mining superintendent, lived in Gold Hill, Nevada Territory in the mid-1860s. The collection contains two letters written by McKay and Nelson to their sister, Mary Leavitt, who lived in Wisconsin. In McKay's letter, he discusses views of the Civil War and living in Gold Hill while Nelson describes his trip out to Nevada, family matters, and sending money home.

Dates: 1864-1865

Letter from Bill to Kate and Mary

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-05
Abstract

Bill was a miner from Joplin, Missouri who left for Goldfield, Nevada in late March or early April 1907 to work in the mines. Collection contains one ten-page letter from Bill to wife, Kate, and daughter, Mary, in Joplin regarding how he is faring in Goldfield during a mining strike.

Dates: April 5, 1907

Letter to Agnez, Unionville, 1864

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-29
Abstract

Lot 2362.

Letter from Deloz to his wife Agnez, Unionville, NV, May 18, 1864

Dates: May 18, 1864

Robert Lewers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC657
Abstract

Robert Lewers (1862-1922) was a University of Nevada professor and acting president. The collection includes correspondence, Masonic materials, petition urging him to run for governor of Nevada, Lewers family genealogical correspondence, and memorials upon his death. Also included are Louise Lewers' poems and materials related to her work with Nevada cattle brands.

Dates: 1900-1951

Nell Lounsberry Letter to Zane Grey

 Collection
Identifier: NC1327
Abstract

Nell Lounsberry Murbarger (1909-1991) was an author best known for her writings about the desert and her popularization of the hobby of "ghost towning." Collection contains one fan letter and a poem written by Nell Lounsberry to author Zane Grey in December 1927.

Dates: December 12, 1927

Clarence H. Mackay Family Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: 2015-19
Abstract

The Mackay family includes Clarence Hungerford Mackay, son of John William Mackay of the Bonanza Kings fame, his wife Katherine Duer, and their children Katherine, Ellin, and John William III. The collection includes correspondence primarily between Katherine Mackay and her parents, family, and friends.

Dates: 1870-1939

Anne Martin Letter to Jay Carpenter

 Collection
Identifier: NC1310
Abstract Anne Henrietta Martin (1875-1951) founded the Department of History at the University of Nevada, where she taught from 1897-1901. Jay Arnold Carpenter (1883-1965) served as professor and chairman of the Mackay School of Mines, a position he filled until his retirement in 1951. Collection contains letter with envelope sent to Jay Carpenter, director of the Mackay School of Mines, regarding the translation history of the book De Re Metallica by Herbert Clark...
Dates: 1945 February 4

Joseph F. McDonald Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC429
Abstract

Joseph F. McDonald (1891-1971) was a Nevada newspaperman, editor and publisher of the Nevada State Journal, 1939-1956; president of Reno Newspapers Incorporated; and president of the Nevada-California Lake Tahoe Association. The collection contains personal papers, 1911-1970; material related to Reno newspapers, 1928-1963; and records and related material of the Nevada-California Lake Tahoe Association, 1957-1968.

Dates: 1870-1980

Anna Lander West McDonnell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 96-13
Abstract

The Anna Lander West McDonnell Papers contains materials documenting Anna McDonnell (1876-1966) and the Lander family, including correspondence, wills, cemetery documents, newspaper clippings and biographical information (1849-1964).

Dates: 1849-1993; Majority of material found within 1849-1964

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

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