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The
Nevada Experience #201
(Total length: 59:00; First broadcast: February 26,
1991)
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Segment #1: "The Biggest Little Arch"
(Producer: Rosemary McCarthy;
Length: 15:13)
"The
Biggest Little Arch" traces the history of the Reno Arch
from its beginnings as a highway promotion, through its three
versions, to its current position as a social icon.
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#2: "Basque Hotels"
(Producer: Curt Daniels; Length: 18:28)
"Basque Hotels" examines the vanishing
Basque hotel, which served as the dominant social and cultural
influence for the Basque immigrants of Nevada for almost 100 years.
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#3: "Sallie Springmeyer"
(Producer: Kyle Thatcher; Length: 22:10)
In this
profile, long time Nevada resident Sallie Springmeyer talks about
her experiences in the divorce industry and her life on the Springmeyer
Ranch.
The
Nevada Experience #202
(Total
length: 59:23; First broadcast: April 30, 1991)
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Segment #1: "Desert Mirage: Traces of Nevada's Prehistoric
Past"
(Producer: Rosemary McCarthy;
Length: 14:48)
"Desert
Mirage: Traces of Nevada's Prehistoric Past" tells the story
of the prehistoric Indians, who inhabited the shores of Lake Lahontan,
through an examination of the Graves Point petroglyphs and an
exploration of Hidden Cave and other archeological evidence.
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#2: "Frontier Baseball"
(Producer: Curt Daniels; Length: 17:42)
"Frontier Baseball" chronicles the early history of
baseball in Nevada, from the 1860's to the World War I era.
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#3: "In My Life"
(Producer: William R. Craig; Length: 23:14)
"In My Life" profiles longtime Virginia City resident
Jack Curran and presents his views on the changes he has witnessed
in his lifetime.
The
Nevada Experience #203
(Total
length: 54:04; First broadcast: June 25, 1991)
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Segment #1: "The Reno Cure"
(Producer: Rosemary McCarthy;
Length: 17:28)
"The Reno Cure" is a look at the divorce industry in
Reno, from its beginning at the turn of the century, through its
heyday in the 1930's to the present.
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#2: "The Oxbow Nature Area"
(Producer: Curt Daniels; Length: 14:28)
In this segment, we visit the Oxbow Nature Study
Area for a tour of its facilities and a look at its educational
activities. Many examples of the indigenous wildlife are also
featured.
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#3: "The Fourth Ward School"
(Producer: Norm Nielsen; Length: 17:54)
"The Fourth Ward School" tells the story of the historic
school in Virginia City. The school is now a museum.
The
Nevada Experience #204
(Total
length: 56:58; First broadcast: July 30, 1991)
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Segment #1: "The Pony"
(Producer: Curt Daniels; Length: 19:30)
"In
The Pony," the history and significance of the Pony Express
is explored. In combination with old photos, scenes of Pony Express
station ruins and riding reenactments, members of the National
Pony Express Association, tell the story of the Pony Express in
Nevada.
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#2: "Warren Nelson: One Lucky Guy"
(Producer: Rosemary McCarthy;
Length: 13:10)
Nelson
is often called the "Father of Keno", a game he developed from
an ancient Chinese lottery game. In Warren Nelson: One Lucky Guy,
he shares his views of gambling and gamblers and reflects on why
he has prospered for over fifty years in such a competitive arena.
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#3: "Beatty: Ghost Towns and Gateways"
(Producer: Mitch Fox; Length: 19:58)
"Beatty:
Ghost Towns and Gateways," produced by KLVX in Las Vegas,
profiles the town of Beatty, Nevada and its residents.
The
Nevada Experience #205
(Total
length: 51:42; First broadcast: September 24, 1991)
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Segment #1: "Vikingsholm"
(Producer: Rosemary McCarthy;
Length: 14:01)
In "Vikingsholm,
we discover a castle hidden at the base of Eagle Falls on the
shore of Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe. As we explore the Scandinavian-style
mansion, we learn about the building itself, about the owner Mrs.
Lora Knight and about the lifestyle of the social elite of the
1920's.
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#2: "Volunteer Fireman of the Comstock"
(Producer: Rick Adams; Length: 17:38)
"Volunteer
Fireman of the Comstock" traces the history of volunteer
fire departments during the Comstock Era. Subjects covered include
early fire fighting equipment, fire fighting techniques, the social
aspects of volunteer fire companies, and the rivalry that developed
among the various engine companies.
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#3: "The Carson City Mint"
(Producer: Norm Nielsen; Length: 15:13)
"The
Carson City Mint" traces the history and significance of
the United States Mint in Carson City.
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