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Elko: The First 100 Years
Story from Howard Hickson's Histories regarding the first 100 years of the city of Elko, Nevada's history.
Frank Aguirre: Oral History Interview
Frank Aguirre of Elko, Nevada discusses living in large Basque family. Topics include the railroad work of his father, Guy Aguirre, the various chores and jobs growing up in ranching country during the later years of the Depression, relations with…
Frankie and Jay Bilbao: Oral History Interview
Tom Bilbao, son of Basque immigrants Vicente & Paula Bilbao was born at Jack Creek, NV in 1925. His wife Frances "Frankie" Vicondoa Bilbao and son Jay Bilbao talk about prospecting & mining in northern Elko County and their "Aita", father Tom…
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: 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…
GBC Scrapbooks 1967-1968
Collection of newspaper articles that were written during the year 1967-1968. These articles timeline the events that occurred at Great Basin College (Elko Community College) in 1967-1968.
GBC Scrapbooks 2015-2017
Collection of newspaper articles that were written during the year 2015-2017. These articles timeline the events that occurred at Great Basin College in 2015-2017.
Halley's Comet
Story from Howard Hickson's Histories regarding the visit of Halley's Comet.
Johnny B Piano Man - 'Rhythm of the North' Educational Outreach Performance
Musician Johnny B. Piano Man performed selections from his "Rhythm of the North" show at Great Basin College Theater on 2 November 2016 for an audience of students from Elko and Spring Creek High Schools and other members of the community. The…