Nevada Humanities

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Restoring the humanities to a central place in American life, to do what they have done historically- provide a beneficial foundation for life and thought- is our purpose and goal. But we cannot do this alone. We welcome your suggestions, and of course we need your financial support.

Through the grants we fund and through our own programs, we want to bring history alive- not just the past and what we can learn from it, but "living history" as well- the problems and aspirations of this generation as voiced by its leading thinkers and doers- and to bring them to bigger audiences through radio, television and the Internet.

We plan to continue the summer outdoor Chautauqua, which presents historic figures "in the flesh"- but we also want to find ways to bring more of these "scholar-actors" to students with question-and-answer sessions that can enrich the students' understanding of both past and present. We want to involve young people in Young Chautauqua and in other ways as well in order to help them, and us, create a better world when they come of age. We want to use literature and art and all the other aspects of culture to illuminate and enrich our lives, and we want to work with other cultural organizations to expand the reach of all of us.

And we will continue building the Online Nevada Encyclopedia to make available for the first time an easy-to-access history of Nevada in all its aspects, from the Virginia City mines and rural ranching to modern gaming and the nuclear age. We will explore the stories and accomplishments of Nevadans, the never-ending battles over water, the rich tradition of our literature and art, and the vast reach of the land itself- the mountains and deserts that help make us who we are. Through the encyclopedia, we will work to preserve Nevada history by supporting oral histories and similar community-generated activities.

There is a great deal to be done, and with your help we can do much to build a better tomorrow.

You may specify your gift for a particular program or activity. Unrestricted donations are used to support all programs and activities of Nevada Humanities.

Nevada Humanities is a non-profit organization, and your donations are fully tax-deductible.

For financial information on Nevada Humanities, view our latest audited financial statement and donor list.

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