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Category: Nevada History

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Growing up among killers in a prison molded two sisters’ lives

by Janice Hoke August 16, 2022August 17, 2022

Patti and Marcia Bernard had an idyllic Nevada childhood: living at one of the state’s most historic sites, riding horses amid the sagebrush  – and hanging out with murderers. Today, Patti Bernard of Reno and her sister, Marcia Bernard Cuccaro of Carson City, say the experience of growing up at the Nevada State Prison in […]

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Carson City hosts a steam locomotive reunion on Independence Day weekend

Frank X. Mullen by Frank X. Mullen June 30, 2022July 5, 2022
Posted inNevada History

Our answers to frequently asked questions about the Donner Party

Frank X. Mullen by Frank X. Mullen February 20, 2022February 26, 2022
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‘No Indians, dogs or Negros’: Black women battled Nevada’s racism

by Janice Hoke February 17, 2022February 20, 2022
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Walking among ghosts of the Silver State

by Janice Hoke October 29, 2021October 30, 2021
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‘Kill the Indian; Save the man’

Frank X. Mullen by Frank X. Mullen August 15, 2021September 7, 2021
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Small museums, hidden treasures

by Janice Hoke July 6, 2021July 8, 2021
Posted inNevada History

Saving Bowers Mansion

by Janice Hoke May 6, 2021May 7, 2021
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Nevada HerStories: The good fight

by Janice Hoke March 26, 2021March 26, 2021
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Nevada HerStories: Sports and civic duty

by Janice Hoke March 17, 2021May 6, 2021
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Nevada HerStories

Frank X. Mullen by Frank X. Mullen March 15, 2021March 15, 2021
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Christmas with the Donner Party

Frank X. Mullen by Frank X. Mullen December 25, 2020January 4, 2021

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