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University of Nevada, Reno, Bureau of Governmental Research Records
File
Identifier: AC 0259
Abstract
The Bureau of Governmental Research was established in 1959 as a research and service arm of the history and political science department to provide opportunities for staff and students to engage in research projects to advance the understanding of the governmental process, and to gather information concerning state and local government. The collection conatins manuscripts and drafts, data, correspondence, transcribed interviews, and reports developed for bureau publications, including the...
Dates:
1960-1979
Nancy Gomes Papers
Collection
Identifier: 93-24
Abstract
Nancy Gomes (1926-1979) was a member of the Washoe County (Nevada) Board of Education, 1972-1976; and the Nevada State Assembly, 1976-1978 where she initiated legislation on public assistance, child welfare, adoption reform, and the initial Nevada juvenile code. Gomes was active in the League of Women Voters, the Center for Religious Life, and Women's Associates, a Consulting Firm. The collection documents two aspects of Ms. Gomes public life: her service on the Washoe County School Board,...
Dates:
1965-1978
Honorary Degree Recipients Records
Collection
Identifier: AC 0295
Abstract
The first honorary degree was awarded in 1888, to Hannah K. Clapp. In the minutes of the Board of Regents, August 15, 1888, is recorded that "Upon Resolution it was ordered that the degree of M.A. be conferred upon Professor Hannah K. Clapp by the Board of Regents." This collection contains files on honorary degree and distinguished Nevada recipients, 1937-1969. The information includes brief biographical sketches of the recipients, correspondence, and photographs.
Dates:
1937-1969
Maya Miller Papers
Collection
Identifier: 95-107
Abstract
Materials cover the life and work of philanthropist, feminist, political activist, and one-time Nevada U. S. Senate candidate, Maya Miller from the years 1953-2003. The collection includes correspondence, speeches, campaign materials, news clips, agendas, bulletins, reports, and audio/visual resources with particular emphasis placed on Miller's position as Chairperson on the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas-based community development corporation, Operation Life.
Dates:
1954-2003
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- Adams, Eva Bertrand, 1908-1991 1
- Badt, Milton B. 1
- Bennett, Barbara, 1923-1993 1
- Berkner, Lloyd V. (Lloyd Viel), 1905-1967 1
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- Center for Religion and Life 1
- Church, James Edward, Jr., 1869-1959 1
- Duncan, Ruby 1
- Eather, Edgar 1
- Fife, James 1
- Fleischmann, Max C. (Max Charles), 1877-1951 1
- Foley, Roger T. 1
- Frandsen, Peter, 1876-1967 1
- Gomes, Nancy, 1926-1979 1
- Grier, Herbert Earl 1
- Guild, Clark J., 1887-1971 1
- Hadley, Morris, 1894- 1
- Hardy, Roy A., 1886-1974 1
- Heizer, Robert F. (Robert Fleming), 1915-1979 1
- Isbell, C. V. (Clement V.) 1
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- Ledger, John T. 1
- Love, Malcolm A. (Malcolm Andrews), 1904-1990 1
- Mack, Effie Mona 1
- McCulloch, Frank Walter 1
- McHenry, Dean Eugene 1
- Mildren, Frank T. (Frank Thomas) 1
- Miller, Kit 1
- National Welfare Rights Organization (U.S.) 1
- Ogilvie, George 1
- Operation Life (Organization) 1
- Operation Nevada (Organization) 1
- Pittman, Vail Montgomery, 1880-1964 1
- Questa, Edward J. 1
- Riegelhuth, Katharine, 1876-1973 1
- Salet, Eugene A. 1
- Sanford, William Clark 1
- Sawyer, Grant, 1918-1996 1
- Smith, Lloyd P. 1
- Spengler, Kenneth C., 1915-2010 1
- Summerfield, Lester D., 1888-1966 1
- University of Nevada System. Board of Regents 1
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