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the p e r m a n e n t resident to turn to the development of agricultural a n d water resources, a search for new mineral deposits, and a fight to maintain marketable values of silver. T h e new century is ushered in with a return of prosperity occasioned by mineral discoveries at T o n o p a h a n d Goldfield a n d the opening of the great copper deposits of White Pine County. T h e period was also highlighted by progressive influences on the political scene a n d the introduction of the highly important reclamation projects. Also featured in this period is the introduction of new and prominent personalities into the political field who were to dominate in state affairs through the first half of the century. O n the social scene the company towns of the copper area, with their a t t e n d a n t foreign-born minority problems and related labor troubles, present an interesting study. World W a r I was significant to N e v a d a in the greatly increased dem a n d s for metal a n d for the effect on the everyday life of the people. T h e Great Depression struck Nevada
hard when the Wingfield banking chain was forced to close. T h e sagging economy was aided, however, by the construction of Boulder D a m and other government projects. World W a r I I brought more development to the state with the construction of the giant Basic Magnesium complex, the establishment of air bases, a n d the subsequent development of the atomic research center at the Nevada Test Site. T h e unprecedented N e v a d a boom, dominated by tourism, had a humble beginning with the legislation permitting gambling in 1931. T h e development of lavish entertainment by the large casinos, supplemented by the attractions Nevada holds for the outdoor sports enthusiasts, has resulted in unprecedented growth and activity. Of special value to the student of Nevada history is the comprehensive bibliography with brief but sound evaluations of Nevada resource material.
A Guide to Eleven Tours of Utah Historic Sites. Compiled by S T E P H A N I E D. C H U R C H I L L . (Salt Lake City: U t a h Heritage Foundation, 1972. 43 pp. Paper, $1.00.) For the traveler in U t a h , whether he be resident or tourist, this attractive booklet offers carefully planned minivacations to historic sites in all parts
of the state. I t is d r a w n from information on sites submitted for consideration of the Governor's Cultural a n d Historic Sites Review Committee and thus will take you to many sites privately owned a n d closed to the public. But m u c h can be learned about the area's architectural heritage by looking from outside the fenceline, with this
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