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A toast to the stay-at-homes

 Collection
Identifier: NC764
Abstract

Poem written at the beginning of the second week of the German spring offensive of World War I, which begins "Here's to the fathers, loyal and proud ...."

Dates: March 28, 1918

Irene Bruce Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-26
Abstract

Irene Bruce (1903-1987) was a Nevada poet, poetry editor for Nevada magazine, founder of the Reno Poetry Workshop, and member of the National League of American Pen Women. The collection contains notebooks of poetry written by Bruce and a manuscript copy and a book jacket of Night Cry.

Dates: 1939-1950

Joanne de Longchamps Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 84-09
Abstract

Manuscripts, correspondence, reviews, printed material, personal papers of Joanne de Longchamps, longtime Nevada resident, poet, and artist from 1928-1991.

Dates: 1928-1991

The Land in the Clouds

 Collection
Identifier: NC570
Abstract

Ruth Murry was a Nevada poet. The collection contains a poem written by Murray inspired by a trip to Mt. Rose, near Reno, Nevada.

Dates: 1916

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

Nevada poetry

 Collection
Identifier: 91-25
Abstract Anthology of poetry by Nevadans with Nevada themes, ca 1939, and unbound, printed poems. Poets include the following: Herbert M. Ayres, Helena Grace Bradley, Harriet A. Brooks, Irene Bruce, Laura Bulmer, Walter Van Tilburg Clark, Samuel Post Davis, Rolin Mallory Daggett, Joanne de Longchamps, Clarence Eddy, Taugen Eilo, Joseph T. Goodman, L. Sybil Howe, Emma J. Kerns, Susanna R. Lake, Linda Lee, Frank McCulloch, Phillip Verrill Mighels, Joseph A. Murphy, Jerome J. Quinlan, Bertha Eaton...
Dates: circa 1922-1939

Nevada the Best

 Collection
Identifier: NC111
Abstract

Poem from 1938 by Ella M. Becker, a Sparks Nevada poet, about Nevada.

Dates: 1938

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