Mason Valley (Nev.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture, Agricultural Experiment Station Records

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0239
Abstract In 1887, when the Hatch Act provided federal funds, the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station was created by the Board of Regents. From the beginning, there was an emphasis on experimental work and extension services. It expanded its services under the Adams Act in 1906, and in 1925 the Purnell Fund was established for the further endowment of the experiment stations. The collections contains records of the Agricultural Experiment Station and agricultural issues. The majority of the...
Dates: 1921-1966
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture, Agricultural Experiment Station Records

Dalzell Family Records

 Collection
Identifier: NC765
Abstract

History of the Dalzell family in Ireland, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon, and the Mason Valley of Nevada.,Also included is an account of the escape of twenty-nine convicts from the Nevada State Penitentiary (1871), and photos.

Dates: 1946
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Dalzell Family Records

Fred Dressler Records

 Collection
Identifier: 98-31
Abstract

Includes legal materials, correspondence, property records, account ledgers, minutes, bylaws, financial documents, reports and stock certificates for businesses owned or managed by Fred Dressler (1864; 1906-1949). Created by Fred Dressler who was active in many organizations.

Dates: 1864; 1906-1949; Majority of material found within 1912 - 1943
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Fred Dressler Records

Gallagher Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 91-05
Abstract

Included are copies of newspaper articles and probate records for the Gallagher brothers. There are also plat maps of J. B.'s property in Lyon County Drainage District no. 1. The collection contains material from 1925-1933 created by the Gallagher family.

Dates: 1925-1933
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Gallagher Family Papers

J. B. Gallagher Deeds and Promissory Notes

 Collection
Identifier: NC844
Abstract

J. B. Gallagher was a rancher in Mason Valley, Esmeralda County, Nevada; a Nevada state Assemblyman, 1873-1874; and Nevada state Senator, 1879-1886. The collection contains deeds and promissory notes for ditches purchased by Gallager and for money owed him. Parties involved included Thomas Keene, Allen Snider, Henry Mather, and T. M. TenEyck.

Dates: 1870-1899
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / J. B. Gallagher Deeds and Promissory Notes

Patrick Gallagher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC718
Abstract

This small collection includes letters and receipts of Patrick Gallagher. The collection contains material from 1886-1941 created by Patrick Gallagher.

Dates: 1886-1941
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Patrick Gallagher Papers

Ollie M. Walters Journal

 Collection
Identifier: 94-16
Abstract

Ollie M. Walters (1864-1900) lived in Yerington, Nevada. She and her husband, James owned the D'Andrea Ranch. The collection contains Ollie M. Walters' diary and recounts everyday activities of Ollie, her husband Jim, daughters Flora and Amy, and sons Jack and Clarence. It also includes and events in nearby communities and other parts of the U.S.

Dates: 1891-1899
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Ollie M. Walters Journal