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Virginia Cain Papers
Collection
Identifier: 97-21
Abstract
This collection relates almost entirely to Virginia Cain's involvement with the Democratic Party at the local, state, and national level. Included are administration and convention materials for the Democratic Party of Washoe County, the Nevada State Democratic Party, Democratic National Committee, and the Democratic Women's Club of Carson City and campaign materials for the election of Cain's daughter, Mary-Ellen McMullen, to the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada and for Justice...
Dates:
1980-1999
Mary Coffey Papers
Collection
Identifier: 95-07
Abstract
Mary Coffey (1920-2009) was active in Nevada women's rights movements and organizations including Soroptimist International of Nevada. The collection consists primarily of materials related to her interests in women's rights movements and organizations.
Dates:
1974-1993
Conferences on Gambling Records
Collection
Identifier: NC1216
Abstract
The first Gambling Conference took place June 9-11, 1974 at the Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The conferences were held annually until 1976 and thereafter every two and then every three years. Consequently, the name of the conference changed from Annual Gambling Conference to National Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking, and then to International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking. The conferences were organized under the auspices of William R. Eadington of the Economics Department...
Dates:
1973-[1987]
Geneva Douglas Papers
Collection
Identifier: 93-35
Abstract
The Geneva Douglas papers are largely composed of materials related to her participation in Soroptimist International. Smaller portions of the collection come from her professional work at the U.S. Public Health Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Nevada Nuclear Waste Study Group. Other volunteer organizations activities are also present, including Douglas’s role as chairperson of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Volunteerism. Material between 1945-1993.
Dates:
1945-1993; Majority of material found within 1978-1990
Claude Dukes Collection of Federal Water Master's Office Records
Collection
Identifier: 84-11
Abstract
Collection contains papers from the Federal Water Master's Office, Reno, Nevada, 1926-1982. Included are office operational records, correspondence; also water data, reports, maps and printed material relating to water in the Truckee and Carson River Basins, Nevada and California.
Dates:
1849-1982
Foresta Institute for Ocean and Mountain Studies Records
Collection
Identifier: 2001-01
Abstract
Foresta Institute for Ocean and Mountains Studies was founded in 1960 in Washoe Valley, Nevada by Richard and Maya Miller. The Millers and their associates believed there was a need for a non-governmental, non-profit research organization in the community of western Nevada/eastern California that would encourage, sponsor, and initiate scientific research, resource surveys and other natural history studies. Foresta was a pioneer in environmental education with its flagship programs being the...
Dates:
1849-2007; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1980
Nevada Federation of Republican Women Records
Collection
Identifier: 95-73
Abstract
The Nevada Federation of Republican Women is a branch of the national organization which provides a means through which women who share the principles of the Republican Party can join its activities and work toward common goals. The types of records found within each chapter's files vary but include minutes, newsletters, convention materials, special events files, clippings, and photographs.
Dates:
1969-1997
Nevada Governor's Conference for Women Records
Collection
Identifier: 94-56
Abstract
The first Nevada Governor's Conference for Women (NGCW) was held in September, 1987 at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. Inspired by a Nevada Women's Conference held in 1977, the mission of the 1980s NGCW was to bring together women of diverse interests and backgrounds; to provide a forum to discuss issues and challenges; and to inspire solutions that would advance skills, opportunities and interest. The bulk of the collection consists of records of the 1989 Nevada Governor's Conference for Women...
Dates:
1987-1989
Lynn Ossolinski Papers
Collection
Identifier: 95-95
Abstract
The Lynn Ossolinski Papers consists of materials related to her work with the AAUW and the AAUW's Education Equity (EE) program. Series 1 consists of AAUW minutes, budgets, policy sheets, convention materials, correspondence, and newsletters. Dating from about 1991-1995, these records were acquired or created by Lynn during her term as an AAUW officer. AAUW subject files include abortion, diversity, "Leaders on Loan" program, libraries, schools, violence, and files on named...
Dates:
1981-1995
Carley Sullivan Papers
Collection
Identifier: 95-93
Abstract
Includes materials related to the Nevada State Board of Education: subject files; correspondence; policy manual; budget material; reports on gifted and talented programs for schools, early childhood education, Nevada scholars program, and the Nevada Vocational Association; and a scrapbook commemorating Carley L. Sullivan's term as president of the State Board of Education.,Other materials include National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club speeches, certificates, and...
Dates:
1980-1992
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