College sports -- Nevada

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Board of Regents Records

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0477
Abstract

The Board of Regents was established by the Nevada State Constitution in 1864 with the first Board created in 1865. The Board is responsible for the governance of the institutions comprising the Nevada System of Higher Education. Records consist of agendas, minutes, and materials submitted during Board meetings and used by the secretary of the Board to prepare the final minutes, including Nevada System of Higher Education budget reports.

Dates: 2005-2021
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / Board of Regents Records

Fremont Cannon Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0640
Abstract The replica Fremont Cannon was donated by the Kennecott Copper Corporation to the University of Nevada on November 26, 1970, in Las Vegas during the homecoming football game between the UNLV Rebels and the UNR Wolf Pack. The seven foot long cannon became the largest and most expensive trophy in college football and a revolving trophy going to the victor of the annual football game between the Reno and Las Vegas campuses. Collection consists of correspondence from the Kennecott Copper...
Dates: 1960-2015
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / Fremont Cannon Collection

University Archives Halftone Relief Plates and Letterpress Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0492
Abstract

The Halftone Relief Plates and Letterpress University Archives Collection consists of halftone relief plates and letterpress images mounted on wood depicting images of various men’s and women’s sports teams, the Nevada State University Cadet Corps and band, campus buildings, Clarence Mackay, and the Mackay statue.

Dates: 1909-1913
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / University Archives Halftone Relief Plates and Letterpress Collection

David Walker Hayes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0059
Abstract

David Walker Hayes attended the University of Nevada, 1896-1900. He was a resident of Lincoln Hall Dormitory, and participated in athletics and various student societies. The collection contains university memorabilia: room and board receipts, athletic and theatrical programs, and photographs. Included is copy of letter to Hayes from Robert M. Brambila, class of 1897, while Brambila was in the Philippine Islands, June 8, 1899.

Dates: 1891-1979; Majority of material found within 1896-1905
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / David Walker Hayes Papers

Jake Lawlor Scrapbook

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Identifier: AC 0572
Abstract Glenn "Jake" Lawlor (1907-1980) was a University of Nevada student where he played both football and basketball. Upon graduation, he coached sports in the northern Nevada area before returning to coach baseball and basketball at the University of Nevada. He eventually became the Director of Athletics from 1959 until 1970. The collection contains a scrapbook compiled by Lawlor's wife, Erma Lawlor, that was presented to him at his retirement in 1972. The scrapbook includes certificates, game...
Dates: 1908-1993
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / Jake Lawlor Scrapbook

Nevada Athletics Media Services Records

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Identifier: AC 0575
Abstract The University of Nevada, Reno, was a member of the Big Sky Conference from 1979-1992, and was in Division I-AA. When it became a member of the Big West Conference in 1992, it moved up to Division I-A. In 2000, it joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), and later became a member of the Mountain West Conference in 2012. The collection includes athlete flyers, game programs, histories of sports at the University; information about University President Joe Crowley's term as NCAA...
Dates: 1910-2017
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / Nevada Athletics Media Services Records

Office of the President of the University of Nevada, Reno Records, John M. Lilley

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0556
Abstract

John M. Lilley (1939- ) served as the fourteenth president of the University of Nevada, Reno from 2001-2005. The collection consists of records created by the Office of the President during Lilley's term and includes material on accreditation, departments, and the general running of the university.

Dates: 1997-2008
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / Office of the President of the University of Nevada, Reno Records, John M. Lilley

Harry William Pykor Collection of Basketball Score Books

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0581
Abstract

The Harry William Pykor Collection of Basketball Score Books is composed of 13 original score books for the University of Nevada's varsity basketball team. The scores of the basketball game were hand recorded in the score books, tracking the players' field goals and fouls in each half of the game, for both the University of Nevada and the opposing team. It also lists the umpires, timekeepers, scorers, and game referees.

Dates: 1919-1939
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / Harry William Pykor Collection of Basketball Score Books

The Wolf Pack Edge Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0610
Abstract The Wolf Pack Edge was a community-created newspaper that focused on the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack athletics. The collection includes media guides and marketing material for several University Wolf Pack sports, athletes, and coaches; the first two issues of "The Total Pack Edge" newspaper, along with master pages and covers for some of its issues; transcripts of some of its articles; business records; and biographical information about...
Dates: 1994-2009
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / The Wolf Pack Edge Collection