Archive Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
MSNC00019 |
Filing Title |
Boyle (Vida Margaret McClure) papers |
Collection |
Vida Margaret McClure Boyle papers |
Dates of Creation |
1915-1952 |
Extent |
1 box (0.25 linear ft.) |
Creator |
Boyle, Vida Margaret McClure |
Scope & Content |
Printed materials, correspondence, certificates, proclamations, poems, and other items created or collected by Vida Margaret McClure Boyle, and which relate to her husband, Emmet Derby Boyle (1879-1926), while he was governor of Nevada (1915-1923), and to their activities after his retirement from public life. Much of the material pertains to Emmet Boyle's work as governor, his death, the naming of a World War II Liberty Ship for him, and Vida Boyle's involvement with various private and public organizations. |
Admin/Biographical History |
Vida Margaret McClure Boyle (1881-1972) was the wife of Nevada Governor Emmet Derby Boyle. She was involved in historic, political, and civic affairs in Nevada. She was in charge of the state's exhibit at the 1939 New York World's Fair and served on the Silver Centennial Committee. |
Language of Material |
English |
People |
Boyle, Emmet Derby, 1879-1926. |
Search Terms |
World's Fair of 1940 (New York) Nevada Musical Club Woman's National Made in U.S.A. League |
Subjects |
Boyle, Emmet Derby, 1879-1926 -- Death and burial. Governors -- Nevada. Governors' spouses -- Nevada. Liberty ships -- United States. Women -- Nevada. Nevada -- Politics and government -- 20th century. Certificates. Proclamations. |
Copyrights |
For copyright information, please contact the Nevada Historical Society. |