We were down in Sacramento on some business and stopped by “Time Tested Books” at 1114 21st St. when we had some time to kill. It seems that to find items about Nevada the best strategy to to look elsewhere. The local antique stores and used book sellers are usually sold out here but in [...]
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WV Pioneer Passes
From the Nevada Appeal:
Norman E. Cliff, 85, passed away on Dec. 28, 2008 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. He was born in Washoe Valley on August 17, 1923, at the Cliff Ranch, which his grandfather, Samuel Cliff, purchased in 1873. He was the son of Alvin Cliff, who also was born on the ranch, [...]
Will James – Nevada Magazine
Just a day after posting a post on Will James, famous western artist and former resident of Washoe Valley, circa 1920-30, we went to the Reno Friends of the Library book sale last Sunday and found this. We had checked out all the books and Andy was still looking so I killed some time looking [...]
Famous Residents- Will James
We’re starting a new feature today. We’ll highlight famous Washoe Valley residents. If you know of any, and there are quite a few, let us know. We’ll also include the famous who enjoyed Washoe Valley like Clark Gable and Eleanor Roosevelt. These will be available in the “Famous Residents” category.
Will James was an artist and [...]
