NHS Digital e-Newsletter February & March 2021 The staff have been very busy helping patrons in the Research Library and with online requests. We look forward to hearing from you by email, phone or in person. Here is our latest digital e-newsletter. Enjoy! February March 2021 Newsletter
Do you know the amazing story of Nevada’s Friendship Doll from Japan? She has been Nevada’s ambassador since 1928. Learn more about this beautiful doll called Miss Wakayama. Nevada’s children received Miss Wakayama in 1928 when she was chosen to reside at the Nevada Historical Society. She was made by Japanese master doll maker, Gayo […]
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State of NevadaAre you looking for more detailed information about the holdings at NHS? Staff are working on posting collection finding aids and lists to aid you in your research! Keep checking back for more lists. Check out our NHS MS Finding Aids & Collection List page. If you are wanting to see records of select photographs […]
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ZoomDo you love Nevada History? Did you know that you can now watch the Artown Zoom lectures presented by our docents in July? Here’s your opportunity to watch or re-watch these great Nevada topics all in the comfort of your home. Enjoy! Early Reno Based on the Images of America book, “Early Reno,” written by […]
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WomenThe Nevada Historical Society Docent Council is providing their monthly lecture series on all things Nevada by Zoom. The recorded lectures will be posted on our website page NHS Forms, Interviews & Lecture Videos. You can watch these lectures and other great history programs. Enjoy! Lecture Schedule: Thursday, October 1, 2020 Speaker, Jack Hursh, NHS […]
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ZoomMark your calendars for the NHS High Noon: Shootout with Neal Cobb History Lectures! The Nevada Historical Society is working with the Washoe County Library to provide our monthly lecture series on all things Nevada by Zoom. The fall lecture series starts back again on the third Thursday in November. We want to give a […]
Are you looking for a unique holiday gift for this season? Take a look at the NHS Reno Arch Ornament series. Each ornament is $24.95 and is available now in the Museum Store. While we are closed this month, we are taking orders over the phone and offering safe and friendly, curb-side service. One fun […]
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this was Nevada seriesNHS Digital e-Newsletter December 2020 The staff have been very busy helping patrons in the Research Library and with online requests this fall. NHS is closed for the month of December due to increased COVID cases. However, we are here to continue to answer research questions and provide you with excellent curb-side service from our […]
NHS Digital e-Newsletter October 2020 The staff have been very busy helping patrons in the Research Library and with online requests. Don’t forget that our galleries are open, just make an appointment. Here is our latest digital e-newsletter. Enjoy! Stay safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you soon!! October 2020 Newsletter
Due to increased COVID numbers, the Nevada Historical Society will be closed to the public from December 1, 2020 through January 5, 2021. The staff will be working onsite to answer all of your online research requests, taking orders over the phone and providing safe, curb-side service for your holiday purchases from our museum store. […]
