Little Valley (Washoe County, Nev.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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
J. W. Haynie Papers
Collection
Identifier: NC999
Abstract
The J. W. Haynie and Company records contain documents clearly pertaining to the company and cover the period from 1860-1884. Material is original, hand written and also typed and copied. The contents reflect the operations of the company including land documents, financial documents, and a plat map. Personal papers include mining claims in Mono County, California; correspondence to H. M. Yerington about them; tax statements; and military documents. The collection includes land transfer...
Dates:
1860-1884
University of Nevada, Reno, Office of the President Records
Collection
Identifier: AC 0052
Abstract
The president is the chief administrative officer of the University of Nevada, Reno. Duties and responsibilities are prescribed by the Board of Regents and may be assisted in the conduct of the duties of the office by vice-presidents and other administrators. The president may also establish and appoint boards and committees. In 1965-1968, the position title was "Chancellor" instead of "President." The collection contains correspondence, reports, campus publications, and other records from...
Dates:
1916-1983