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N. A. Chandler Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: 92-05
Abstract

N.A. Chandler was a miner in Virginia City. He writes to his wife from San Francisco describing his rich "Washoe claims" in Virginia City, Utah Territory, festive activities in San Francisco, and his future plans. Created on July 10, 1860.

Dates: July 10, 1860

Peter Goin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2015-33
Abstract

Peter Goin is a professional photographer and Foundation Professor of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno. Collection include correspondence, exhibit catalogs, book manuscript drafts, photographs, maps, promotional materials, research notes, and other records related to Goin’s photography career, publications, and research projects.

Dates: 1921-2015; Majority of material found within 1984 - 2012

A. J. Hood Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC619
Abstract Miscellaneous materials from California and Nevada, including receipts from transportation businesses (Wells, Fargo & Company and California and Oregon United States Mail Line); legal documents such as execution of tax sale, import entry of foreign merchandise of the ship Antelope, certification of election in Carson City by the governor of Utah Territory, articles of incorporation for Succor Gold and Silver Mining Company (Gold Hill, Nevada), and coroner's jury verdict for Mariposa,...
Dates: 1851-1894

William C. McElroy Letter

 Collection
Identifier: NC494
Abstract

Autobiographical sketch of the author and his wife Harriet L. Shober McElroy; discussion of the causes of the Civil War; and a history of San Francisco, the California gold rush, and Chinese immigration. The letter appears to have been intended for deposit in a time capsule inside the walls of the McElroy's San Francisco house.

Dates: 1861

Rollan D. Melton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2015-28
Scope and Contents

Includes materials relating to his time in journalism, especially with the Gannett newspaper corporation in Reno, Nevada; files relating to his oral history; speeches and writings; volumes of the University of Nevada, Reno's yearbooks; and miscellaneous items of historical interest given to him by various people. Includes some 1856 San Francisco items. Preliminary inventory available in the department.

Dates: 1960s-2010

Letter from Will

 Collection
Identifier: NC827
Abstract

Letter from Will to his father and mother (who were residents of Clayton), describing his visit to San Francisco and living conditions in Reno.

Dates: October 13, 1877

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