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Maurice Churchill is a Western Shoshone from Yomba, NV. His family came from Smoky Valley, NV. Maurice discusses his own cultural experiences as well as the importance and relevance of cultural knowledge. He talks about how the relationship between…

Singer and actor Bing Crosby owned a number of ranches in the North Fork area and frequented Elko with his family when vacationing on the ranches. In 1948, Bing became the honorary mayor of Elko, a position he held until his death in 1977, The…

Howard Hickson's experiences in transporting a moon rock from NASA for display at the Northeastern Nevada Museum in 1970. The story relates the problems NASA encountered in implementing a touring exhibit of the lunar materials. Read Article [pdf…

Advertising poster for the "Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin" exhibit at the GBC Art Gallery from August through 12 October 2017. The poster also advertises the reception and talk on 28 September 2017 by Jean Earl. The event…

Nevada Penoli was born in Wells, Nevada, and has lived there for 74 years. Nevada spoke about growing up in the area pine-nutting with her Grandmother and the rest of her family. She illustrates how her family lived back when she was a young girl.…

The Official NEH Logo, small, horizontal jpg on white background.

The official poster of the 2016 Elko National Basque Festival, in a letter-sized (8.5" x 11") format. The poster is marking the 53rd annual festival, and includes a list of events. For a full-size poster, contact the Elko Euzkaldunak Club directly.

Oral History Interview with Barbara Ridley, Western Shoshone from Crescent Valley, NV on 06/30/2014This oral history contains significant Shoshone language conversation, and is recommended for usage by community language teachers. Barbara Ridley…

Oral History Interview with Boyd Graham, Western Shoshone from Duckwater on 05/29/2014This oral history contains significant Shoshone language conversation, and is recommended for usage by community language teachers. Boyd Graham of Duckwater…

Ellison Jackson of Owyhee, NV discusses his early years of childhood in Owyhee and stories of his grandfather. Interviewed by Norm Cavanaugh and Joe Doucette, 27 January 2006, in Owyhee, NV View Oral History video in separate page if above player…