Grant Sawyer papers, 1939-1993.

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Grant Sawyer papers, 1939-1993.

Included are newspaper clippings from Nev. newspapers documenting Sawyer's years as governor; certificates; photographs; paintings; plaques; and artifacts such as campaign hats, ribbon cutting scissors, flags, and small statues.

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Nevada. Division of State Lands. Governor (1959-1967 : Sawyer)

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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, ...