Sawyer, Grant, 1918-1996

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Nev. governor, 1950-1958. Sawyer was born in 1918 and died in 1996.

From the description of Grant Sawyer papers, 1939-1993. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 43459161

Grant Sawyer was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on December 14, 1918. He came to Nevada first to attend the University of Nevada and later to settle in Elko. Before becoming governor, he served as Elko County District Attorney and as member of the Board of Regents. After serving two terms in office, Governor Sawyer moved to Las Vegas to practice law until his death on February 19, 1996.

From the description of Executive Records, 1959-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78332137
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creatorOf Sawyer, Grant, 1918-1996. Grant Sawyer papers, 1939-1993. University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
referencedIn Sawyer, Bette, 1923-. Biographical sketch, 1993. University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
referencedIn University of Nevada System. Board of Regents. Honorary degree recipients, 1937-1969. University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
referencedIn University of Nevada System. Office of the Chancellor. Records, 1954-1981. University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
creatorOf Sawyer, Grant, 1918-1996. Executive Records, 1959-1966. Nevada State Library, Division of State Archives
creatorOf University of Nevada. Nevada Technical Institute. Records, 1965-1966. University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
referencedIn Shovelin, Daniel F., 1887-1981. Daniel F. Shovelin papers, ca. 1940-ca. 1960. Nevada State Historical Society
referencedIn KNPB (Television station). A gathering of governors (Program), April 14, 1993. University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
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Birth 1918-12-14

Death 1996-02-19

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