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Nevada & Nevada History

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Guide Notes:
For the purposes of this guide, we have chosen a select number of subject keywords and sub-fields to display. All cities, towns, counties, populations, and regions are searchable in the catalog and databases. If you need assistance with your search or search terms, please email us at refdesk@wnc.edu.

Sub-Fields:

  • Nevada Politics
  • Nevada History
  • Nevada Ecology and Wildlife

Subject Keywords:
Nevada, Nevada History, Comstock Lode, Reno, Carson City, Douglas County, Churchill County, Sierra Nevada, Reno-Tahoe, Burning Man, Virginia City, Las Vegas, gambling, Great Basin

LoC Classifications:

  • F 836-850 - Nevada (local history)
  • E  11-909 - History of the Americas (America, North America)
  • G - Geography (General), Atlases, Maps

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