GBC at 50
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Title
GBC at 50
Subject
Items related to the celebration of Great Basin College's 50th anniversary (1967-2017)
Description
Starting as Elko Community College in 1967 and later Northeast Nevada Community College, Great Basin College (GBC) began as a true community-oriented college to serve the needs of first northeast Nevada and now almost the entirety of rural Nevada.
Creator
Dr. Mark A. Curtis
Source
GBC archives; GBC Faculty and Staff; community
Publisher
GBC
Date
1967-2017
Contributor
Scott A. Gavorsky (VHC)
Rights
Great Basin College
Collection Items
GBC Founder Interview: Dr. Hugh Collett
Dr. Hugh Collett was a member of the original committee which founded Elko Community College (the predecessor to GBC) in 1967. Dr. Collett discusses Elko in the 1960s, the motives for the establishment of the Elko Community College, and the successes…
GBC Founder Interview: Robley "Bob" Burns, Jr.
![GBC Founder Interview: Robley "Bob" Burns, Jr.](https://humanities.gbcnv.edu/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/825b4d9a09c2b48f29d771e3ca872ac4.jpg "GBC Founder Interview: Robley "Bob" Burns, Jr.")
Mr. Burns was a member of the original committee which founded Elko Community College (the predecessor to GBC) in 1967. He discusses Elko in the 1960s, the motives for the establishment of the Elko Community College, and the successes and struggles…
GBC Founder Interview: Michael Marfisi
Mr. Marfisi was a member of the original committee which founded Elko Community College (the predecessor to GBC) in 1967. He discusses Elko in the 1960s, the motives for the establishment of the Elko Community College, and the successes and struggles…
GBC Founder Interview: Mark and Kathy Chilton
Mark and Kathy Chilton played key roles in helping to found Elko Community College (the predecessor to GBC), particularly in acquiring the land for the college. The Chiltons discusss Elko in the 1960s and share stories of the community and the…