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Title: Pacific Coast Beer Club Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of circular letter to members of the club, including a list of members, c. 1907. Subjects: Hunting -- Nevada. Hunting and fishing clubs -- Nevada. Circular letters -- Nevada.

Title: Pacific Mining & Development Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Unused stock certificate, 19?? Subjects: Stock certificates -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Pacific Union Express Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Blank package receipts, 186? Subjects: Receipts. Railway mail service.

Title: Pahranagat Central Silver Mining Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of stock certificate, September 11, 1866. Subjects: Stock certificates -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Palace Hotel Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: An unused envelope for the Palace Hotel, Carlin, Nevada. Subjects: Envelopes (Stationery) -- Nevada. Hotels, taverns, etc. -- Nevada.

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Title: Palmer, George Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of the "Palmer Family History" by George Palmer, 1969. Subjects: Palmer family. Utah -- Genealogy. Pennsylvania -- Genealogy.

Title: Paramount Oil & Gas Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Unused stock certificate, Nevada, 19??. Subjects: Stock certificates -- Nevada. Oil industries -- Nevada. Gas industry -- Nevada.

Title: Patten, Clarence H. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Campaign cards for councilman of Fourth Ward, Reno, Nevada, May 2, 1939. Subjects: Advertising, Political -- Nevada. Campaign literature -- 1939 -- Nevada.

Title: Patterson, Edna M. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: A chronicle entitled "In This Land: A History of the Lamoille Area of Elko County, Nevada, 1865-1965, by Edna B. Patterson, c. 1967. Subjects: History -- Nevada. Local history -- Lamoille Valley, Nevada. Ranches -- Nevada. Agriculture -- Nevada.

Title: Payne, James A. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of a diary entitled "Saint Louis to San Francisco: Being an Account of a Journey Across the Plains in 1850, Together with my Experience in Steamboating on the California rivers until the Fall of 1853," by Captain James A. Payne, 1895. Subjects: Diaries -- Missouri. Travel -- Missouri.

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Title: Pease, Robert C. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of an essay entitled "The History of the Crystal Peak and Verdi Lumber Industries," by Robert C. Pease, 1973. Subjects: Essays -- Nevada. Lumber -- Nevada.

Title: Peckham, Dorlon, 1907-1976 Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Line drawings entitled "The Colonel, although struck with stage fright, was the center of attraction," "Sardis Entering Society," and "An Early Bullwhacker," c. 1920. Subjects: Drawings.

Title: Peerless Mining Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Mining report entitled "Prospectus of the Peerless Mining Company," 1866. Subjects: Mining reports. Mining corporations.

Title: Pellegrini, Steve W. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of a thesis entitled "Home Range, Territoriality and Movement Patterns of Wild Horses in the Wassuk Range of Western Nevada," by Steven W. Pellegrini, 1971. Subjects: Dissertations, Academic -- Nevada. Horses -- Nevada.

Title: Petroleum - Bibliography Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Petroleum. Bibliography.

Title: Phillips, Fred Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Campaign cards for assembly, 1935 and police judge, 1943. Subjects: Advertising, Political -- Nevada. Campaign literature -- 1935 -- Nevada. Campaign literature -- 1943 -- Nevada.

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Title: Pierce, A. E. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of Ormsby and Ormsbee Family records, compiled by A. E. Pierce, 1966. Subjects: Ormsby family. Ormsbee family. Pennsylvania -- Genealogy. California -- Genealogy.

Title: Pioche Shaft & Mining Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of stock certificate for 100 shares, June 7, 1869. Subjects: Stock certificates -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Pioneer, Nevada. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of a townsite plat map of Pioneer, Nevada, 1908. Subjects: Maps, Early -- Nevada.

Title: Pioneer Photograph Gallery Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of a flyer for the Pioneer Photograph Gallery, F. G. Ludlow, at the corner of Second and Ormsby Streets, Carson City, Nevada, c. 1871. Subjects: Advertising flyers -- Nevada. Photography -- Studios and dark rooms. Photographers -- Nevada.

Title: Pioneer Starlight Development Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Unused stock certificate, shares at $1.00 each, Rhyolite, Nevada, 19??. Subjects: Stock certificates -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

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Title: Piper's Opera House Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Advertising card for Piper's Opera House, Virginia City, Nevada, no date. Subjects: Advertising cards -- Nevada. Playbills -- Nevada. Theaters -- Nevada. Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) -- Nevada.

Title: Pittman, Key, 1872-1940 Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Circular letter, 1928, Pittman Reclamation Act, 1919, Christmas postcard, 1923, "Public and Official Record of Hon. Key Pittman," 1928, "Important Matters in the Legislative Record of Hon. Key Pittman," 1921, "Democratic Keynote Speech," 1926, "Extract from Address Delivered by Senator Key Pittman," and "Abraham Lincoln and the Statehood of Nevada: Remarks of Hon. Key Pittman," 1940. Subjects: Circular letters -- Nevada. Postcards -- Nevada. Speeches, addresses, etc. -- Nevada.

Title: Pittman, Vail Montgomery, 1883-1964 Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Inaugural reception and ball program, March 8, 1947 and a proclamation that designates Oct. 15, 1948 as "Poetry Day." Subjects: Balls (parties) -- Nevada. Programs -- Nevada. Poetry -- Nevada. Nevada -- Proclamations.

Title: Pittsburgh Bullfrog Mining Corporation Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of a stock certificate for 75 shares, July 9, 1906. Subjects: Stock certificates -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Platt, Sam, 1874-1964 Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Campaign flyer entitled "Sam Platt for the United States Senate," c. 1940. Subjects: Advertising, Political -- Nevada. Campaign literature -- 1940 -- Republican -- Nevada..

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Title: Poe Consolidated Mining Company, Reno Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Report to the shareholders of the Poe Consolidated Mining Company, October 16, 1874. Subjects: Stockholders -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Postal Telegraph-Cable Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Various unused money orders, outgoing telephone toll, delivery sheets, telegram forms, envelopes, and letterheads, 19??. Subjects: Telegraph -- Nevada. Envelopes (Stationery) -- Nevada. Letterheads -- Nevada. Postal service -- Money orders.

Title: Pouquette, James Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of an article entitled "Glendale, Then and Now," pertaining to the Glendale school, by Jim Pouquette, 1965. Subjects: Schools -- Nevada.

Title: Powning Park Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of court documents pertaining to the selling of lots, parcels and property to Washoe County, Nevada, 1874, 1891, 1893 and 1925. Subjects: Legal documents -- Nevada. Deeds -- Nevada. Parks -- Washoe County, Nevada.

Title: Prentice, Eliza & Margaret Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of article entitled "Eliza and Margaret Prentices trip Across the Plains in 1860." Other families include the Goodwin, Buckland and Clayton families. Subjects: Prentice family. Indiana -- Genealogy. Nevada -- Genealogy.

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Title: Prescott, George W., Jr. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copies of letters, pertaining to the weather and living conditions in Virginia City, Nevada, 1863, 1864, 1865 and 1866. Subjects: Letters -- Nevada.

Title: Priest, Charles Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Poem entitled "To Mr. Priest," by Gloria Workman, 1934. Subjects: Poetry -- Nevada.

Title: Prohibition Party, Nevada. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Prohibition ticket for the state of Nevada and county of Washoe, 1890. Subjects: Prohibition -- Nevada.

Title: Prophecy Hall, Reno Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Flyers and cards that advertises lectures on Christianity held at the Prophecy Hall, Reno, 1938. Subjects: Lectures and lecturing -- Nevada. Christianity -- Nevada.

Title: Prostitution Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Summary entitled "Commercialized Prostitution: Definition of Classifications used in coded reports," 1926. Subjects: Prostitution -- Nevada.

Title: Purdy, Tim I. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Report entitled "Headstone Census of the Summit and Vinton Cemeteries of Plumas County, California," compiled by Tim I. Purdy, 1979. Subjects: Cemeteries -- California.

Title: Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Constitution, by-laws and tribal roll of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, including a map of the Pyramid Lake Reservation, no date. Subjects: Paiute Indians -- Nevada. Indians of North America -- Reservations.

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Title: Pyramid Lake War of 1860. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copies of letters and telegraph pertaining to the Pyramid Lake Indian war, 1860. Subjects: Letters -- Nevada. Telegraph -- Nevada. Indians of North America -- Wars.

Q Title: Quinlan, Jerome J. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Poems entitled "Dear Old Virginia, The Pride Of Us All," and "As I Remember Them," c. 1928. Subjects: Poetry -- Nevada. Poetry of places -- Nevada.

Title: Quinn, P. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Business card for P. Quinn, wholesale and retail dealer in clothing, boots and shoes, hats and caps, groceries, hardware and tinware, west side of Commercial St., Elko, Nevada, 1870. Subjects: Advertising cards -- Nevada. Grocers -- Nevada. Men's clothing -- Nevada. Boots and shoes -- Nevada. R Title: Ranchinn Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Flyer for Ranchinn's package food delivery, Elko, Nevada, no date. Subjects: Advertising flyers -- Nevada. Food service -- Nevada.

Title: Rasmussen, Jean R. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of article entitled "History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sparks, Nevada," by Jean R. Rasmussen, 1976. Subjects: Churches, Mormon -- Nevada.

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Title: Read, John W. Mackay Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copies of an article entitled "My Most Unforgettable Character (A Tribute)," pertaining to John T. Read, by John W. Mackay Read, including newspaper articles and Early Day family questionnaire. Subjects: Read family. Biography -- Nevada.

Title: Rector, Carol H. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copies of an essay entitled "Prehistoric Rock Art and Hunting Magic: A Reconsideration," by Carol H. Rector, 1983. Subjects: Essays -- Nevada. Rocks -- Nevada.

Title: Red Cross Drug Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Flyers for Red Cross Drug Company, Reno, Nevada, no date. Subjects: Advertising flyers -- Nevada. Drugstores -- Nevada.

Title: Redelius, Julius Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Campaign flyer for councilman for the Fourth Ward, Reno, Nevada, no date. Subjects: Advertising, Political -- Nevada.

Title: Reese River Flooring Mill Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Unused stock certificates, Lander County, Nevada, 188?. Subjects: Stock certificates -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Promotional brochures and literature, postcards, letterhead and stickers, for Reno, Nevada, c. 1920's & 1930's. Subjects: Brochures -- Nevada. Letterheads -- Nevada. Postcards -- Nevada. Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- Nevada.

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Title: Reno and Sparks, Washoe County Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Promotional brochure for Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, 1939. Subjects: Brochures -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Biltmore, Ltd. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Unused stock certificate, 19?? Subjects: Stock certificates -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Brewing Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Several varieties of Reno Brewing Company beer labels, Reno, Nevada, no dates. Subjects: Breweries -- Nevada. Brewing industry -- Nevada. Beer -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Carnival Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Program for the Who's Who At the Carnival, Washoe County's 50th Anniversary, Reno, Nevada, July 3 & 4, 1911. Subjects: Programs -- Nevada. Amusement parks -- Nevada. Parks -- Washoe County, Nevada. Festivals -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Chamber of Commerce Description: 2 file folders, Rare Print File Notes: Unused coupon ticket book for the relief by the Reno Red Cross, Salvation Army or YWCA; pamphlet entitled "Facts about Reno, Sparks and Washoe County, Nevada, 1949-1950; a flyer entitled "The Reno Chamber of Commerce: Its Origin, Committees and Future Prospects; committee minutes and proposed long range planning program of the tourist and convention bureau, 1950. Subjects: Books coupons -- Nevada. Pamphlets -- Nevada. Advertising flyers -- Nevada. Red Cross -- Nevada. Salvation Army -- Nevada. Commerce -- Nevada. Young Women's Christian Associations (YWCA) -- Nevada.

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Title: Reno Choral Union Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Program for the Reno Choral Union's Annual Spring Concert, held at the Reno Civic Auditorium, April 26, 1939. Subjects: Programs -- Nevada. Choral music -- Nevada. Choral societies -- Nevada. Choral singing -- Nevada. Auditoriums -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Civic Auditorium, Reno Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: A fold out flyer that advertises General Motor's "Previews of Progress," to be presented at the Reno Civic Auditorium, June 22-24, 1941. Subjects: Advertising flyers. Auditoriums -- Nevada. Science -- Exhibitions -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Coon Ball Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Program for Reno Coon Ball, held at Eagle Hall, November 22, 1912. Subjects: Programs -- Nevada. Balls (parties) -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Elk Lodge No. 597, B.P.O.E. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Programs for "Memorial Services," December 2, 1906, December 6, 1908, December 7, 1913 and December 7, 1919; program for "Flag Day," June 14, 1909; and newsletter entitled "Reno Elk," March 22, 1922. Subjects: Programs -- Nevada. Newsletters -- Nevada. Fraternal organization -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Glee Club Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Program for Reno Glee Club, held at Carson Opera House, April 30, 1912. Subjects: Programs -- Nevada. Music - Nevada. Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) -- Nevada.

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Title: Reno High School Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Programs for commencement exercises, December 19, 1890, June 24, 1897, June 1, 1940 and June 4, 1945; invitations for commencement exercises, June 22, 1894 and June 19, 1895; official program for Reno High "Huskies" and Las Vegas "Wildcats" football teams, November 15, 1952. Subjects: Programs -- Nevada. Invitation cards -- Nevada. Football -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Lodge, No. 13, F. and A. M. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Program for the installation of officers held at the Masonic Temple, December 29, 1914. Subjects: Programs -- Nevada. Freemasons -- Nevada. Fraternal organization -- Nevada.

Title: Reno National Bank and Bank of Nevada Savings and Trust Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: A brochure that gives a statement of resources and liabilities of the Reno National Bank and the Bank of Nevada Savings and Trust Company, December 29, 1920. Subjects: Brochures -- Nevada. Banks and banking -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Power, Light and Water Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: An electric bill from the company located at 126 W. Second St., Reno, Nevada, February 22, 1914. Subjects: Invoices -- Nevada. Electric utilities -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Press Brick Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Christmas card that expresses the company's appreciation of their patrons and friends, December 1922. Subjects: Greeting cards - Nevada. Bricks -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Rendering Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Unused stock certificate, Reno, Nevada, 19??. Subjects: Stock certificates -- Nevada.

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Title: Reno Riding Club Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Business cards promoting the riding club located on Peckham Rd., Reno, Nevada, c. 1920's. Subjects: Advertising cards -- Nevada. Riding clubs -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Roller Rink Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Flyer for roller skating at Isle and Granite Streets, Reno, Nevada, no date. Subjects: Advertising flyers -- Nevada. Roller-skating -- Nevada.

Title: Reno School of Music Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Flyer advertising the school located at 29 West Second St., Reno, Nevada, September 1927. Subjects: Advertising flyers -- Nevada. Musical instruments -- Nevada. Instrumental music -- Instruction and study -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Seventh Day Adventist Church Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Flyers for special prophetic lectures at the church located at 325 W. 5th St., Reno, Nevada, 1939. Subjects: Advertising flyers -- Nevada. Lectures and lecturing -- Nevada. Churches -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Ski Bowl Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Brochure promoting the new ski resort, located 30 minutes from Reno, c. 1950's. Subjects: Brochures -- Nevada. Skis and skiing -- Nevada.

Title: Reno Transient Depot Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Blank meal invoices from the Department of Transient Service for Nevada, Federal Emergency Relief Administration, c. 1930's. Subjects: Invoices -- Nevada. Charities -- Nevada.

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Title: Republican Party Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Republican party tickets for 1864, 1868, 1870, 1872, 1878, 1886, 1888 and 1890, including a Republican County Central Committee circular letter, October 26, 1920. Subjects: Republican party. Nevada. Circular letters -- Nevada.

Title: Republican State Central Committee Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Newsletter of the Nevada Republican State Central Committee, December 1941. Subjects: Republican party. Nevada. Newsletters -- Nevada.

Title: Rescue Mining Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: A mining report entitled "The rescue Mining Company of New York," c. 1879. Subjects: Mining reports -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Revenue Extension Silver Mining Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: A mining report entitled "Revenue Extension Silver Mining Company of Nevada," 1865. Subjects: Mining reports -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Rhyolite Clearing House Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of a certificate for $1.00, Rhyolite, Nevada, November 30, 1907. Subjects: Certificates of deposit -- Nevada.

Title: Rhyolite Mining Stock Exchange Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Pamphlet entitled "By-laws of the Rhyolite Mining Stock Exchange," January 1907. Subjects: Pamphlets - Nevada.

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Title: Rialto Theatre Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Programs entitled: "Armistice Day," November 11 & 12, 1922; "Blossom Time," 1924; "Mr. Mario Chamlee," October 6, 1924; "Adam and Eva," April 14, 1926; "The Cat and the Canary," September 1, 1923; Boal's Rolls," no date; "Guy Maier and Lee Pattison," pianists, December 15, 1925; "Grace Wood Jess," February 8, 1926; "Richard Crooks," tenor, April 9, 1926; "The Sistine Chapel Choir," December 1, 1923. Subjects: Programs -- Nevada. Theater programs -- Nevada. Pianists -- Nevada. Music -- Performance -- Nevada. Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) -- Nevada.

Title: Rickard, Thomas Arthur (1864-?) Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Typescript interview with William J. Loring entitled "Interviews with Mining Engineers," by T. A. Richard. Subjects: Loring family. Oral history. Mining engineers.

Title: Rigby Silver Mining Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: A mining report entitled "Report of the Superintendent of the Rigby Silver Mining Company," Sept 17, 1868. Subjects: Mining reports -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Riley, Harry A., 1874-? Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: A Flyer from the Board of Directors saluting Harry Riley, president of the Union Federal Savings and Loan Association, 1954. Subjects: Riley family. Advertising flyers -- Nevada. Banks and banking -- Nevada.

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Title: Roberts, Edwin Ewing, 1870-1933 Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Flyer promoting E. E. Robert's campaign fore re-election as mayor of Reno, 1931 and a flyer attacking the mayor "Take Your Choice, Our Drunken Mayor or the 1926 Exposition," c. 1925. Subjects: Advertising, Political -- Nevada. Campaign literature -- 1931 -- Nevada. Campaign literature -- 1926 -- Nevada.

Title: Robison, Mitchell Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of an essay entitled "Abner C. Cleveland and the Cleveland Ranch," by Mitchell Robison. Subjects: Essays -- Nevada. Cleveland family. Ranches -- Nevada -- White Pine County. Local history -- Nevada.

Title: Rockford Gold Mines & Development Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Stock certificate issued to Mark Twain for 1,000 shares, July 16, 1902. Subjects: Stock certificate -- Nevada. Mining corporations -- Nevada.

Title: Rodeo Association of America Convention Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Program for the Rodeo Association of America Convention, held at the Riverside Hotel, Reno, Nevada, January 29-30, 1937. Subjects: Programs -- Nevada. Rodeos -- Nevada. Hotels, taverns, etc. -- Nevada.

Title: Rolfe, Mary Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of report for the Gold Hill Public Schools, including duties of pupils, September 1879 - May 1880. Subjects: School reports -- Nevada.

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Title: Roske, Ralph J. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of article entitled "Nevada Welfare Services: From E Clampus Vitus to Umbrella Agency," by Ralph J. Roske, c. 1975. Subjects: Essays -- Nevada. Welfare state -- Nevada.

Title: Round, Harold F. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of genealogy records from the Verrill, Bray, Hilborn, Garland and Allied lineage, by Harold F. Round. Other families include Cordwell, Davis, Dearborn, Herrick, Leach, Rand, Riggs, Taylor, Waterhouse and Woodbury families. Subjects: Verrill family.

Title: Ruby Hill Railroad Company Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Copy of annual report for the Ruby Hill Railroad Company, 1879. Subjects: Railroads -- Nevada.

Title: Ruby Hill Stage Line Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Ticket for Ruby Hill Stage Line, W. J. Townshend, proprietor, no date. Subjects: Coaches -- Nevada.

Title: Rulison, Charles H., 1835-1926. Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Poems entitled "Dayton's Reunion," May 6, 1921, Dayton's Second Reunion," May 19, 1922, and "Dayton's Third Reunion," May 25, 1923, by Charles H. Rulison. Subjects: Poetry -- Nevada. Poetry of places -- Nevada.

Title: Rutherford, Judge Description: 1 file folder, Rare Print File Notes: Flyers for Judge Rutherford's lecture at Kingdom Hall, 1940 and a lecture on "Violence" at Chamber of Commerce Auditorium Library Bldg., September 22, 1940. Subjects: Advertising flyers -- Nevada. Lectures and lecturing -- Nevada.

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