History lesson
Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices History at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 7:22am
Saturday, April 27, 1 PM A Postal Journey: Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices. Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome author/photographer Nancy Raven to share her newest book. Upon her arrival in Nevada from Monterey, California, Nancy pondered the best way to explore the interesting state she now calls home. A friend suggested she travel the state photographing each town, which Nancy refined to Nevada’s post offices.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Reno Now & Then at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 7:17am
Event Date:
April 13, 2019 - 1:00pm Join Friends of the Library as author Neal Cobb, a Reno native of a certain age who grew up during the zenith of its day, tells the incredible history of this incredible town at the April 13 Reno Now and Then II Book Talk. Through historic photos and contemporary re-photography of selected locations, the author illustrates the tension between growth and stability that characterizes Reno. This presentation will evoke fond memories in old-timers while newcomers will find a better understanding of the town just down the hill.
Location
South Lake Tahoe LIbrary
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
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A Postal Journey: Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:50am
Event Date:
April 27, 2019 - 1:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome author/photographer Nancy Raven to share her newest book. Upon her arrival in Nevada from Monterey, California, Nancy pondered the best way to explore the interesting state she now calls home. A friend suggested she travel the state photographing each town, which Nancy refined to Nevada’s post offices. In the following months, her quest took her to every corner of Nevada, with her photographs and research blossoming into a beautifully illustrated and informative book. Come for a most unique history lesson. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
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Tuskegee Airmen History at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 11:13am
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April 14, 2018 - 2:00pm Come meet the direct descendants of Original Tuskegee Airmen and hear their personal stories, plus historical facts about the famed “Red Tails,” the first African-American fighter pilots of World War II. Learn about American history that you won’t find in a history book. See real World War II artifacts pertaining to the famed 99th and 332nd Red Tails Squadrons! See and hear real combat footage and video of some of the Original Airmen. Memorabilia available for purchase in support of the Tuskegee Airmen Heritage Chapter’s scholarship program and educational assistance fund.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
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Author to Speak about Squaw's 1960 Olympics
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 5:17pm
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February 13, 2018 - 7:00pm Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society at their first 'Fireside Chat' of the year on February 13 at 7:00 p.m. David Antonucci will share the exciting story of how, in 1960, the eyes of the world focused on Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe as the Winter Olympics played out for the first time on television.
Location
Camp Richardson Lodge
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 4.2108" N, 120° 2' 26.7756" W
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Fritzi Dangberg: The Adventures of a Nevada Gal at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 3:00pm
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March 3, 2018 - 1:00pm Fritzi Dangberg was not your typical rancher’s daughter. Born in 1907, Fritzi’s family was one of the most influential in Nevada’s Carson Valley, with a stake in several businesses and a livestock ranch that included tens of thousands of acres and animals. Her family’s prosperity made life comfortable and gave Fritzi many opportunities: college, travel and notable friends. While her heart was always at the ranch, her mind and spirit were ready to conquer the world.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
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Ancient mega-droughts in the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/04/2017 - 7:04am
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April 25, 2017 - 7:00pm Dr. John Kleppe, Professor Emeritus, University of Nevada-Reno, will be the speaker for the Lake Tahoe Historical Society's Spring General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the historic Camp Richardson Lodge. The topic is Ancient Mega-Droughts in the Lake Tahoe Basin & Beyond.
Location
Camp Richardson Lodge
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
United States
38° 56' 3.9948" N, 120° 2' 26.9304" W
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Author presents "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss and Luck" at library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 3:40pm
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April 29, 2017 - 3:00pm Author and Sierra Nevada native, Gary Noy, returns to South Lake Tahoe to present an illustrated lecture on historical material from his newest book "Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss and Luck" on Saturday, April 29 at 3:00 p.m.
His book features forty-nine unique, interesting and sometimes hard to believe, stories from the California Gold Rush.
Not only is he a great author, Gary is a phenomenal storyteller. You won't want to miss this history lesson. A book sale and signing will follow the program.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
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"The Genes of Jeans" at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 11:45am
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March 28, 2017 - 6:00pm "The Genes of Jeans" Join the Friends of the Library as genealogst Kathleen P. Clemence presents J.W. and AnnieDavis: Their Riveting Lives. As the well-known inventor of riveted work pants, much has been written about Jacob William “JW” Davis, some fact and some fiction. The fact that the world’s favorite item of clothing was invented and patented in Reno by him is unknown to most locals and denim fans worldwide…but not for long. Having followed numerous paper trails, Clemence will present the true story of Davis and his family, based on documented evidence.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
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Mountain Resort Television: Historic Osgood Toll House
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 9:29pmMountain Resort Television reporter Laura Mate gets a history lesson on the Osgood Toll House, Lake Tahoe's oldest standing commercial building and they talk to David Solo, President and CEO of Special Olympics Nevada.
Snowshoe Thompson's Story Told at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/16/2016 - 8:53am
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June 15, 2016 - 6:00pm Author and local historian Frank Tortorich will share his newest book, "John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson Pioneer Mail Carrier of the Sierra", a gripping account of the legendary life, legacy, and accomplishments of Snowshoe Thompson.
The author's knowledge and understanding of the Sierra emigration era serves as a background for what he has been able to express in this book. Join us in an amazing evening of history.
Book sale and signing to follow. Join the Friends of the Library in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for this event free.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
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Lake Tahoe's Train History at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 4:53pm
Event Date:
April 5, 2016 - 6:00pm Lake Tahoe’s railroad history will come to life with a presentation by Jerry Blackwill, vice president of Strategic Planning for the Truckee Donner Railroad Society on Tuesday, April 5 at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 6:00 p.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Dangberg Ranch Shared at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 4:47pm
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April 2, 2016 - 11:00am Curator Mark Jensen returns to share more stories from Carson Valley's historic Dangberg Home Ranch. Just down the hill but centuries away, the family and its influence is incredibly interesting, and Jensen will tell some tales using the park's historic artifacts, photographs and documents. Join the Friends of the Library in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for a multimedia history lesson. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Author Ellen Osborn, great granddaughter of John Calhoun "Cock-eye" Johnson, at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
January 9, 2016 - 1:00pm Author Ellen Osborn will share her book, "Lovely & Comfortable Heritage Lost", giving us a unique history of El Dorado County, beginning with the early days of the gold rush and the first conflicts with the Native American tribes of the region. Her book also traces the evolution of California's Highway 50 from its beginning as the Native American trade trail that became a popular Gold Rush route and explains why it has come to be called one of the most storied and romantic roads in American history.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Dangberg Ranch History Shared at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 2:55pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2015 - 1:00pm Curator Mark Jensen will share the history of The Dangberg Home Ranch, where
Nevada began, and how the Dangbergs helped shape Carson Valley’s future. Just down the hill but centuries away, the family and its influence is incredibly interesting.
Join us on March 14 at 1 p.m. for a multimedia history lesson presented by The Friends of the Library.
Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
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Mark McLaughlin Presents Lake Tahoe and the Comstock at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 8:04am
Event Date:
September 20, 2014 - 11:00am Mark McLaughlin, award-winning, nationally published author, professional speaker, and photographer returns to the SLT Library with the compelling presentation: The History of Lake Tahoe and the Comstock.
The 1859 discovery of silver in western Nevada and the development of the Comstock brought entrepreneurs of all types to the region. It also brought disastrous consequences for the Tahoe basin and its environment. But one timber baron was a visionary who saw beyond the denuded lake-side slopes to dream of a paradise for tourists and nature lovers.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
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South Tahoe High's 'Idiot's Delight' Sure to Delight Audiences
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/13/2014 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Fri May 23 2014 .
May 22, 2014 - 7:00pm
May 23, 2014 - 7:00pm
How often do you get to see a Pulitzer Prize winning play in South Lake Tahoe? Most likely, not often, but here is a great chance to see the 1936 winning play, Idiot's Delight by Robert Sherwood.
Author David Antonucci to Share History of 1960 Winter Olympics at Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/21/2013 - 7:38am
Event Date:
January 7, 2014 - 6:00pm Award-winning author David C. Antonucci will present an illustrated talk at the South Lake Tahoe library on January 7, 2014 at 6 pm. He will speak about the 1960 Winter Olympics held at Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe. Antonucci will feature his most recent book, "Images of Sports: The 1960 Winter Olympics" which will be available for sale and autographing.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Civil War History Through Clothing at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2013 - 3:00pm The Friends of the Library in South Lake Tahoe are excited to present a Civil War history lesson told in an extremely unique way, by Paulette Grune. Her "Reflections of the Past", tells the history of an 1860's woman, through her attire. What a perfect way to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg. This is a must see presentation for all.
Refreshments will be served at this free and open to the public event. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Location
South Lake Tahe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
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Lake Tahoe Regional Plan clears critical hurdle
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 5:30am
The regional plan cleared a critical hurdle. No fanfare. No high fives. Not even a story in the local press. Yet an unprecedented moment in Lake Tahoe history transpired last week that may shape the Tahoe Basin for decades to come. That moment was the agreement reached by the Bi-State Consultation group, which should serve as the foundation for the new TRPA regional plan.
But first a little history lesson.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: History lesson on corporations and Romney's company
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