Ground breaking, May 17, 1986.

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Ground breaking, May 17, 1986.

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One scrapbook with invitation, program, and photographs taken during the dedication. Photographs include Paul Laxalt and his brother, Nevada author Robert Laxalt. The program includes a biography of Paul Laxalt, and a brief history of the Mackay School of Mines by James V. Taranik.

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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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Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering Center.

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Paul Laxalt, United States senator 1974-1986, introduced legislation in Congress requesting funds for the Mackay School of Mines expansion program. In appreciation, the Board of Regents approved naming the new building and wing, the Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering Center. From the description of Ground breaking, May 17, 1986. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 43770692 ...

Mackay School of Mines

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Includes the College of Engineering for the University of Nevada, Reno. From the description of Student reports and drawings, 1914-1972. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 27990903 The John W. Mackay statue, and the Mackay School of Mines building, were originally dedicated June 10, 1908, in honor of John W. Mackay by his wife, Marie Louise Mackay, and his son, Clarence Hungerford Mackay. The statue, sculpted by Gutzon Borglum, was rededicated on April 25, 199...

Taranik, James V.

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Laxalt, Robert, 1923-2001

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Laxalt, Paul, 1922-2018

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