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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 Imprints Microfilm Collection
Collection
Identifier: 89-54
Abstract
Miscellaneous items about Nevada subjects include Sutro Tunnel agreement mining laws of Reese River, Marysville, Mt. Airy, Peavine, White Pine, and Spruce Mountain mining districts theater playbills from Carson City paper on the Shoshone Indian dialect Nevada-California boundary messages and reports from state officials constitutions and bylaws of the Gold Hill Fire Department, Carson City Knights of Pythias, Gold Hill Miners' Union, and Washoe Typographical Union no. 65 and a 1885...
Dates:
1860-1889
Paiute Indian Census Register
Collection
Identifier: 89-58
Abstract
Census register [Nevada] includes Indian and English names, age, percentage of Indian blood, names of family members, marital status, date of marriage, type of marriage (whether Indian or white ceremony), and names of parents. Middle pages are devoted to registering cattle brands which appear to have belonged to Indians.
Dates:
1902-1903; 1905