Schools -- Nevada -- Reno

An appraisal of the accomplishments of the Federal Works Project in Reno, including the Civil Works Administration, Nevada Emergency Relief Administration, and Works Progress Administration. Projects included bridges, parks, the Washoe County Golf Course, street improvements, sewers, and flood control and were documented with photos and data on costs.

The Reno High School Class of 1944 Reunion Records contain materials for 11 class reunions, beginning with the 10th year reunion in 1954 through the most recent 65th year reunion. Materials include correspondence, class biographies, and reunion planning materials; All Alumni Picnic materials from 2002-2014.

Reno High School was founded in 1879 and is the oldest school in Reno, Nevada. The collection contains material from class reunions for the class of 1944, held in 1964; and for the classes of 1944 and 1945, held jointly in 1975.

Programs for graduation exercises at Reno High School, Chester's certificate promoting him to fourth grade, and his fourth grade report card. The collection contains material from 1889-1899 created by Chester Coffin.