Race and the Nevada legislature, 1860-1970, 1971.

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Race and the Nevada legislature, 1860-1970, 1971.

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Unpublished manuscript marked "rough draft," summarizes the statutes and resolutions regarding race passed by the legislatures of Nev., territory and state, from 1860-1970; Nev. Supreme Court decisions arising from these actions; and opinions of the Attorney General regarding these laws.

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University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

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University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

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