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SUMMARY:Nevada Historical Society's History on the Go:
DESCRIPTION:The Nevada Historical Society's building may be closed for an 
 exciting remodel\, but you can still enjoy their fascinating lectures at 
 the Sierra View Library during their closure. NHS Nevada History - On The 
 GO! Series is combining their three history programs that delve into Nevada 
 History\, Lake Tahoe\, and the American Gaming Archives gambling and gaming 
 history. Make sure to visit Sierra View Library on the first Saturday of 
 every month to learn more about Nevada’s history through these engaging 
 talks that are geared towards audiences of all ages.\n\nOctober 4\, 
 2025\n\nTitle of Talk: The Civic Life of Verna Stumpf Paterson: Democracy 
 and Public Service in Mid-Century Reno\n\nSpeaker: Kim Roberts\, historian 
 and former photo curator at Special Collections at UNR.\n\nSummary of Talk: 
 Verna Stumpf Paterson trained as a chemist\, moving to Reno in 1923 to 
 attend graduate school. She never became a scientist. In a world where 
 women’s professional options were limited\, she instead threw herself 
 into the issues of her day\, becoming engaged with various civic and 
 community groups who guided and informed the citizens of Nevada through the 
 maze of economic and social challenges they faced. Through organizations 
 such as the American Association of University Women\, she remained active 
 her entire life\, particularly in the buildup to WWII and the post-war 
 environment. This lecture will examine the life and community service of 
 this extraordinary woman\, showing how local history feeds into the broader 
 movements that define our country’s history.\n\nSpeaker Bio: Kimberly 
 Roberts grew up all over the American West\, mainly in Colorado. She 
 studied literature and history at Colorado State University and has a 
 master’s degree in the history of photography\, landscape\, and science 
 from the University of Nevada\, Reno\, where she served as the 
 university’s photograph curator in Special Collections. In 2003\, she and 
 her husband bought an unassuming Colonial Revival cottage in what is now 
 Reno’s Wells Avenue Bungalow District\, a house built in 1923 by Chester 
 Paterson for his bride\, Verna Stumpf.\n\n
LOCATION:Sierra View Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Mela Garcia":MAILTO:mgarcia@washoecounty.gov
CATEGORIES:Community, History, Local Interest
CONTACT;CN="Mela Garcia":MAILTO:mgarcia@washoecounty.gov
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URL:https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/13718710
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