League of Women Voters of Nevada
Variant namesThe LWV in Nevada was organized in Reno in 1919, then was inactive until the 1940s. Branches in Carson City, Ely, Elko, Reno, Lovelock, Las Vegas, and other areas were reestablished in the 1950s and 1960s. The League is non-partisan and does not endorse candidates, focusing instead on issues. The League's practice is to study, discuss, and arrive at a substantial consensus before speaking out. Additionally, a special effort is made at election time to bring information to the public regarding candidates' views.
From the description of Records, 1951-[197-?] (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 40279930
The LWV in Nevada was organized in Reno in 1919, then was inactive until the 1940s. Branches in Carson City, Ely, Elko, Reno, Lovelock, Las Vegas and other areas were reestablished in the 1950s and 1960s. The League is non-partisan and does not endorse candidates, focusing instead on issues. The League's practice is to study, discuss, and arrive at a substantial consensus before speaking out.
From the description of Records, [196-?]-1993. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 40730955
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | League of Women Voters of Nevada. Records, [196-?]-1993. | University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center | |
| referencedIn | Freeman, Vivian. Papers, 1972-1982. | University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center | |
| creatorOf | League of Women Voters of Nevada. Records, 1951-[197-?] | University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center | |
| referencedIn | Cain, Virginia S. Virginia S. Cain papers, 1980-1996. | University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center | |
| creatorOf | Kearns, Ardis. Ardis Kearns Collection. | University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Ford, Jean. Papers, 1949-1998. | University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center | |
| referencedIn | Mack, Sarah Emeline. Sarah Emeline Mack papers, 1911-1946. | Nevada State Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Cain, Virginia S. | person |
| associatedWith | Ford, Jean. | person |
| associatedWith | Freeman, Vivian. | person |
| associatedWith | Kearns, Ardis. | person |
| associatedWith | League of Women Voters of Las Vegas. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Mack, Sarah Emeline. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Nevada | |||
| West (U.S.) | |||
| Nevada |
| Subject |
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| Abortion |
| Child welfare |
| Criminal justice, Administration of |
| Elections |
| Mental health |
| Local government |
| Planning |
| Pollution |
| Public welfare |
| Representative government and representation |
| Women |
| Women |
| Occupation |
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| Activity |
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Corporate Body
Active 0196
Active 1993
