OTHER JEAN FORD COLLECTIONS
The Jean Ford
collection at Clark County Library contains materials that center
on the theme of citizen action and participatory democracy. Jean
Ford donated these materials prior to her death in the hope that
the information would be helpful to others who wanted to be involved
in their communities. During her career and in the months preceding
her death, Jean also donated collections of her personal papers,
organizational records, and photographs to archival repositories
throughout Nevada. A summary of these holdings located in other
repositories follows:
UNIVERSITY
OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (UNLV)
The following
collections are located in the Special Collections Department of
the Lied Library at UNLV. For information concerning access, call
(702) 895-3252. The department's Web site http://library.nevada.edu/speccol/index.html
also contains information about these and other collections.
Jean Ford
Photograph Collection
(Photo Collection No. 0295)
This small collection of 22 photographs cover the period 1967 through
1981 and depicts Jean's involvement in state parks and women's issues,
as well as photos of her as an assemblywoman. Other photograph collections
at UNLV that contain pictures of Jean include the Nevada Women's
Conference Photograph Collection (#0069), the UNLV Photograph Collection
(#0062), and the North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection (#0277).
More information about photograph collections at UNLV can be accessed
at http://library.nevada.edu/speccol/photos.html
League of
Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley
(Collection No. MS 24)
This collection consists of nine linear feet (18 boxes) of records
and publications from the Las Vegas League Chapter, along with some
material from the Nevada State League. The material spans the period
from 1964 until the 1990s, with the bulk of it from the 1960s and
1970s. The collection consists of administrative records and information
on specific issues, such as ERA, environmental concerns, government
functions, health services, integration, juvenile delinquency, parks
and recreation, and water. Jean was an early member of the Las Vegas
League, which formed in 1964; she was elected president in 1965.
The materials reflect the organization during her leadership and
include some of the issues that ignited her interest in community
activism. The collection guide can be accessed at http://library.nevada.edu/women/lwvlvv.html
Nevada State
Museum - Jean Ford Slide Collection
The Nevada State Museum in Carson City holds Ford's collection of
4,427 slides taken throughout Nevada and other southwestern states
from 1962 to 1998. Most of the slides are landscapes, hiking trails,
and special events in Nevada communities. Ford donated the collection
to the museum in the hope that it would be of value to those who
want to learn more about Nevada.
For further
information and for questions about access to the photographs, call
the Curator of History (Department of Cultural Affairs, Nevada State
Museum, Carson City) at (775) 687-4810, extension 239 or access
the museum's web site at http://www.nevadaculture.org.
Red Rock
Canyon National Recreation Area
(Collection No. 98-03)
This collection consists of two boxes of news clippings, memos,
brochures, and reports covering the 1960s through 1997. It includes
the time period during which Jean led the fight to preserve Red
Rock as a natural area. A collection guide has not as yet been written
for this collection; however, it can be accessed at UNLV Special
Collections Dept.
Nevada Women's
History Project (NWHP)
(Collection No. 99-04)
This collection consists of about one linear foot (2 boxes) of newsletters,
bylaws, meeting minutes, and programs from 1995 through 1998. Jean
was a co-founder and provided the creative leadership for this organization,
formed to gather and disseminate information about the roles, accomplishments,
and activities of Nevada women. A collection guide has not as yet
been written for this collection; however, it can be accessed at
UNLV Special Collections Dept.
Governor's
Conference on Women
(Collection No. 95-13)
Jean was a speaker at this conference, held in 1989. A collection
guide has not as yet been written for this collection; however,
it can be accessed at UNLV Special Collections Dept.
Other Collections:
Many other collections at UNLV contain information about Jean's
involvement in various issues and organizations. Some of these collections
include:
- Ardis Kearns
(Collection No. 95-12)
- Belle Stern
Tyktin Nevada Discovery Tours
(Collection No. 88-108)
- Cynthia Cunningham
(Collection No. 87-37)
- Governor's
Conference on Women
(Collection No. 95-013)
- Nevada Organization
for Women (NOW)
(Collection No. 95-30)
- Renee Diamond
(Collection Nos. 96-18 & 98-05)
Nevada Women's
Archives (NWA):
In 1994 Jean Ford brought the concept of establishing a women's
archives from the Reno campus of the University of Nevada to the
Las Vegas campus. Through her efforts, many new women's collections
were acquired by UNLV. In addition, many existing collections were
incorporated into the women's archives and processed to make them
available to researchers and students. The Nevada Women's Archives
at UNLV now has close to 200 collections, consisting of the personal
papers of southern Nevada women and the records of organizations
and issues of interest to women. More information about the Nevada
Women's Archives at UNLV, along with a complete listing of the collections,
can be accessed at http://library.nevada.edu/women/index.html
UNIVERSITY
OF NEVADA, RENO
The following
collections are located in the Special Collections Department of
the University Library at UNR. For information concerning access,
call (775) 784-6500, ext. 327. The department's web site http://www.library.unr.edu/specoll/Default.htm
also contains information about these and other collections.
Jean Ford
Collection
(Collection No. 89-19)
This collection covers the period 1970-1988 and consists of two
boxes of materials pertaining to elections (political handouts,
correspondence, clippings, speeches of various candidates) and to
the women's rights movement (pamphlets and other printed material).
The collection guide can be accessed at http://www.library.unr.edu/specoll/mss/89-19.html
Jean Ford
Collection
(Collection No. 93-41)
This collection covers the period 1949-1998 and consists of 7 1/2
cubic feet of material. The bulk of the material was created and/or
used by Jean during her political/governmental career (Nevada State
Legislature and Nevada Office of Community Services); her business
career (Jean Ford Associates, Jean Ford Co., Nevada Discovery Tours,
Reno-Tahoe Co.); and her educational career (UNR Women's Studies
Dept.). There are also personal papers, including correspondence,
certificates, and her college yearbook. The collection guide can
be accessed at http://www.library.unr.edu/specoll/mss/93-41.html
Jean Ford
Photograph Collection
(Collection No. P95-44)
This collection consists of 724 photographs and two videos covering
the period 1930 to 1997. The earliest photos are of Jean's childhood,
family, early interests, marriage and children. Then follow photos
of her involvement in political and community issues, her political
campaigns and public service, and her business interests. The collection
ends with photos from the celebrations held to honor Jean after
her diagnosis with terminal pancreatic cancer.
Nevada Women's
Archives (NWA):
While
teaching women's studies classes Jean became aware of the scarcity
of information available about the history of women in Nevada. In
her typical "take action" manner, Jean decided to address
the subject by seeking papers from women about their personal and
public accomplishments. This project became the Nevada Women's Archives
(NWA) in the Special Collections Department of the UNR Library.
With this collecting focus UNR was able to expand its collections
of personal papers of northern Nevada women and records of organizations
and issues of interest to women.
More information
about the Nevada Women's Archives at UNR, along with a list of recently
acquired collections, can be accessed at http://www.library.unr.edu/specoll/womarchp.html
Other Collections:
Many other collections at UNR contain information about Jean's involvement
in various issues and organizations. Some of these collections include:
NEVADA WOMEN'S
HISTORY PROJECT - JEAN FORD RESEARCH CENTER
In 1994 Jean's
interest in collecting and preserving women's history brought about
the founding of the Nevada Women's History Project (NWHP). Along
with several others, Jean formed the non-profit organization and
served as chair and state coordinator. The purpose of the organization
is "to provide visibility and support for the gathering and
dissemination of history about the roles and contributions of Nevada
women of every race, class, and ethnic background".
The Jean Ford
Research Center in Reno contains books, videos, and resource materials
relating to Nevada women and women's issues. A slide collection,
donated by Jean, documents the early days of NWHP. For further information
and for questions about access to the research materials, call the
NWHP office at (775) 786-2335 or access their web site at http://www.nevadawomen.org
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