Mackay Memories, 1908-2008: The First 100 Years of the Mackay School of Mines

xiii, 238 pp. "The Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering (formerly Mackay School of Mines) is a specialized school within the University of Nevada, Reno. It is named after the Mackay family, benefactors of the university by Clarence and John Mackay."--Wikipedia. CONTENTS: John William Mackay and the Comstock Lode; The Silver State and the Founding of the University of Nevada; Mines Buildings, Museum and Library; Programs, Laboratories, and Centers; Students at Work and at Play; Memorable Deans, Directors, Faculty, and Staff; Alumni; Benefactors and Donors; Epilogue; Appendix (List of Mackay Students and Graduates, 1892-2007).