Research resources research resources libguides at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gerlach. There are a few databases that are only available within the library due to vendor restrictions. List of books and articles about nevada history online research. Where cultures collide resulting in the most unique rural town in. New black rock desert photo history book gerlach, nevada. It is the authors recollections from gerlach, nevada. The strange, smelly chores that keep natural history museums running. The spirit of the northern paiute tribe fills one with history of the great basin, freedom and love of our earth. Whether you want to know about gerlachs history, census information, data or when the library is open, these key links make it easy to get around gerlach virtually.
There is a separate section for children k12 level books. The obituary was featured in the reno journalgazette and mason valley news on january 12, 2018. Within that great basin rise hundreds of northsouthtrending mountain ranges separated. See if films are available at a local family history center. Situated between black rock desert on the east and smoke creek desert on the west, the townsite of gerlach. Gerlach was founded in 1906 during the construction of the feather river route of the western pacific railroad. In 1957, at the age of 34, his book sweet promised land was published by harper and row.
Gerlach, nevada is a census designated place cdp in washoe county, nevada, united. Boyhood story from the edge of the black rock desert. Nancy gerlach books list of books by author nancy gerlach. First is a large herd of cattle and the second cow punchers sitting down to eat at the chuck wagon. Books about nevada, books of nevada flag store sign and banner. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Google books has some books about the history and people in washoe county, nevada. From his early years, he was impassioned with reading and writing. It is the authors recollections from gerlach, nevada, a rumpled, unmade bed of a town, and the neighboring u. Discover librarianselected research resources on nevada history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines. Upon leaving gerlach in 1916, the family located in reno. A history of the silver state has been named a choice outstanding title.
View photos, research land, search and filter more than 7 listings land and farm. Welcome to the heart of gerlach city data where you can quickly find the key gerlach detailed data and census information you need. Gerlach, nv weather conditions weather underground. Like all washoe county libraries, we have access to everything that the county library system has to offer, in addition to housing thousands of items, which include books, cds. Local history museum with mammoth bones and an old myth about local giants. The gerlach post office was created on october 9, 1909. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Gerlach nv is at highway 447 mile marker 75, and is 103 miles from reno. Gypsum mine in empire, nevada closed, and the population declined to roughly 100 yearround residents where it stands today. Cecil courtney passed away at the age of 79 in gerlach, nevada. Indian l e s s o n lake mead land later laws lovelock memory master miners mining towns mormon mountains moved nation native americans nevada history octavius gass paiute pine pioneers places to locate plants president prospectors pyramid lake. The nevada properties include the gerlach office, helens house, black rock social club and the gerlach showers properties.
The town of gerlach sits about 100 miles northeast of reno. Robert laxalt, the son of frenchbasque immigrants, was born in 1923 and raised in carson city. I would encourage you to get one of books handed out to participants as they enter the site. Nevada history nevadagram from the nevada travel network. Stanovnistvo stanovnistvo 2010 206 gustina stanovnistva 2,5 st. From the text of gerlach, with engli by sallust henry russell cleveland 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This big country was wide open with no barbwire fences.
Burning mans reno office was closed early in 2005, and those operations moved to gerlach. Many visitors stop by the office throughout the year to see the local nerve center of burning man. We offer many online and inhouse research resources. The feather river route of the western pacific was established through the black rock desert in 1906. Gerlacharea historical earthquake activity is slightly below nevada state average. Boyhood story from the edge of the black rock desert 1950 to 1952 kindle edition by neely, richard phillips. Gerlach, nevada is a censusdesignated place cdp in washoe county, nevada, united. This route ran over 800 miles starting in salt lake city, utah pushing onward over the sierras to oakland, california. Histories of the conspiracy of catiline and the jugurthino.
There is a new photohistory book about the gerlach and black rock desert area from. Gerlach, nv real estate gerlach homes for sale realtor. More than a twohour drive from any semblance of a city, the town has become known as an outpost for the burning man festival, as well as the kind of place where residents can. A longtime historic preservationist, holly has written three previous books about renos history.
Dick neelys memoir of his formative, preteen years 195052 in remote gerlach, nevada is a gently written, reverential remembrance with just the right balance of keen, cleareyed description and underlying emotional narrative. Boyhood story from the edge of the black rock desert 1950 to 1952. Here is an alphabetical list of books about nevada, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Gerlach white pages phone books in nevada nv whitepages.
The number of natural disasters in washoe county 25 is a lot greater than the us average. Dec 20, 1923 mar 15, 2009 age 85 send flowers opens send flowers url in a new window. In 2009, the space chair was lofted to near space north of gerlach. Books designated with full view can be read online. Green, a leading nevada historian, provides a detailed survey of the silver states past, from the arrival of the early european explorers, to the predominance of mining in the 1800s, to the rise of worldclass tourism in the twentieth century, and to more recent attempts to diversify the economy. Gerlach history the town of gerlach sits about 100 miles northeast of reno. Rage by gerlach, steve and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Roswell, nm ranch photos dating to the 1890s courtesy of martha berry. See all books authored by nancy gerlach, including the whole chile pepper book, and foods of the maya. The town was settled in 1906 when the western pacific railroad was built. Editors choice after spending seven months late in. Gerlach nv might be tiny in size, but is rich in history and natural wonder to say the least. The gerlach schoolcommunity library is on the edge of the black rock desert and serves the northern half of washoe county.
Most of the oral histories in the archives were recorded by the university of nevada oral history program from 1964 through 20. This book focuses on the art history of the black rock desert playa up until 1990. The issue of isolations for aging nevadans is a serious and ongoing threat to living a good life as you age. Gerlach nv gerlach weather gerlach nevada travel nevada. Try various search terms, including the names of people. The thesis of the book is that interesting people have been doing interesting.
More than a twohour drive from any semblance of a city, the town has become known as an outpost for the burning man festival, as well as the kind of place where residents can count on their neighbors for food and comfort. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Gerlach community library washoe county library system. Home page archives gerlach, nevada gerlach, nevada. Washoe county is responding to covid19 all washoe county libraries are closed to help reduce the spread of covid19.
Primary highway access to gerlach is provided by state route 447. Burning man gerlach 2020 all you need to know before. To access the electronic databases, you will need an active nevada library card from any nevada library. Search familysearch catalog place search for washoe county, nevada history. The nevada properties include the black rock social club, a building used in off hours to relax, check email, catch a movie, or shoot some pool. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The town of gerlach on the end of the western pacific is already the metropolis of northern washoe county and is growing so rapidly that it will have a voting precinct of.
Louise schmidt was born in troy, montana in 1905 and moved to fallon, nevada when she was very young. The gerlach office is staffed year round, though only parttime in the winter months. The water tower in gerlach is listed on the national register of historic places. Gerlach nevada is the gatekeeper to the intriguing and mysterious black rock desert, and serves as the host community for the annual burning man festival. More than a twohour drive from any semblance of a city, the town. Planet x pottery near gerlach, nevada is an intergalactic oasis filled with fine china. Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree or family tree is sure to draw attention. This gem of a book will make you laugh and cry, and it will not disappoint. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. The extermination of the european jews 50 by christian gerlach 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Special collections at the university of nevada, reno libraries provides public access to hundreds of oral history transcripts in its university of nevada oral history archives. Gerlach nevada is known for its proximity to the black rock desert and. There is a new photohistory book about the gerlach and black rock desert area from arcadia publishing. Find homes for sale and real estate in gerlach, nv. The book covers the period of time from prehistory until 1990. The book, titled black rock desert, is part of arcadias images of america series. Gerlach, nv land for sale 7 listings land and farm. Black rock station continues to evolve into a firstrate facility. Reno now and then ii book by neal cobb and jerry fenwick, that vividly illustrate the history of reno, nevada through historic photos and contemporary. Gerlach is named for gerlach land and livestock company from the gerlach and waltz ranch, owned by louis gerlach. The schmidt family moved to gerlach, nevada in 1910 near the area known as the gypsum mine. Burning man is an annual gathering that takes place at black rock citya temporary city erected in the black. Pavel zofka from czech republic writes mountain guide uiagm pavel zofka tel.