Jewett W. Adams
Nevada’s 4th state governor
The University of Nevada moved to Reno during his term. Railroad development was another concern of the administration. He later served as superintendent of the Carson City Mint.
Before the governor’s office
Adams worked as a merchant and rancher and served as lieutenant governor before entering the governor’s office. [1]
The administration in context
The University of Nevada moved to Reno during his term. Railroad development was another concern of the administration. He later served as superintendent of the Carson City Mint. [1]
Key dates
People in the same story
John H. Kinkead
The preceding administration in Nevada’s succession. [2]
Read the profileCharles C. Stevenson
The following administration in Nevada’s succession. [2]
Read the profileIn the archive
3 matching entries in the saved collection.
1883 legislative address — Jewett W. Adams
An original message by Jewett W. Adams preserved in the Nevada Legislature’s historical address collection.
1885 legislative address — Jewett W. Adams
An original message by Jewett W. Adams preserved in the Nevada Legislature’s historical address collection.
1887 legislative address — Jewett W. Adams
An original message by Jewett W. Adams preserved in the Nevada Legislature’s historical address collection.
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Jewett W. Adams — gubernatorial biography
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Governors and State of the State addresses, 1864–present
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