Reno Divorce Correspondence -- Completed

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Reno Divorce Correspondence -- Completed
Reno, Nevada was considered the Divorce Capital of the World for six decades during the Twentieth Century. After the residency requirement was reduced to six weeks in 1931, thousands of men and women spent those weeks in boarding houses, hotels, and "divorce ranches" in Nevada. Special Collections, in the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries, hosts primary materials that document some of their experiences, including these letters to and from guest ranch proprietors, judges, and attorneys. The letters have now been transcribed, but some of them still need to be reviewed (proofread and edited). If you would like to review transcripts, contact Special Collections. For more information about Reno's divorce history, visit Illuminating Reno's Divorce Industry.

Works

91-49-5-13-Nancy

91-49-5-13-Nancy

A four page letter from Nancy to Joan, giving updates about her own life after the ranch as well as those of the friends she made while there.

4 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
91-49-5-13-Phoebe

91-49-5-13-Phoebe

A 1965 letter from former guest Phoebe Phillips, where she expresses her appreciation and love for Harry and Joan.

4 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
91-49-5-14-Montgomery

91-49-5-14-Montgomery

A Mrs. Montgomery writes to Joan Drackert in 1966, discussing her life since the ranch and her struggles with the custody of her children.

6 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
91-49-5-15-Jean

91-49-5-15-Jean

A woman named Jean writes to Joan about the complications and tensions with her ex-husband since the divorce.

2 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
91-49-5-16-Giblin

91-49-5-16-Giblin

A four-page letter to Joan Drackert from Lois Giblin, a former guest who is homesick for the ranch.

4 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
91-49-5-17-Vanderbilt

91-49-5-17-Vanderbilt

Cornelius Vanderbilt writes to Harry and Joan Drackert in 1967 providing an update and description about his living arrangements.

2 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
91-49-5-18-Ed

91-49-5-18-Ed

Former guest Ed writes to Harry and Joan with updates about his life and expresses how much he misses the ranch.

3 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
91-49-5-18-Ellen

91-49-5-18-Ellen

A 1964 letter from former guest Ellen Reagan talking about visiting friends in California after her stay at the Drackerts' ranch.

2 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
91-49-5-18-King-Family

91-49-5-18-King-Family

The King Family writes to the Drackert's with appreciation for their hospitality and patience while they were at the ranch.

2 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
91-49-5-18-Martha

91-49-5-18-Martha

A 1967 letter from Martha detailing her life back home and the custody issues she is facing with her ex-husband.

4 pages: 100% complete (100% transcribed)
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