The Oct. 28, 1971, edition of The Record-Courier focuses on Nevada Day and Halloween, pretty much like every last October issue of The R-C over the last 50 years.
The Record-Courier from the 1970s will be the star of the opening Family Day Nov. 6 at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center in Gardnerville.
According to the Douglas County Historical Society, Family Day from encourages families to visit the museum for free 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month.
Boxes of editions of The Record-Courier from 50 years ago will be on display for visitors to examine.
“The main gallery will be filled with tables topped with publications of the 1970s,” organizer Marlena Hellwinkel said. “While examining these issues, you could be going down memory lane or discovering articles that interest you or help with research.”
Publications will be available for a donation. Museum volunteers will be on hand to help you pick and choose.
“An issue could become a gift to friend or family, telling stories about a special event in their lives,” Hellwinkel said. “School day events could add to your Class reunion entertainment. The advertisements themselves are very interesting and pleasing to the eye.”
Founded in 1875 as the Carson Valley News by A.C. Pratt, the paper’s name changed to the Courier in 1880. It merged with the Gardnerville Record after that paper burned down in 1904. At 117 years, The Record-Courier is one of the oldest continuous nameplates in Nevada, and the oldest non-ranch business in Carson Valley.
For more information, call the Douglas County Historical Society at 775-782-2555.
