In this episode of 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains, George and Josephine are striking out on their journey, leaving their home in Orangevale, California and heading for Byron, Nevada.  The reading by actor and poet Jeremiah G. Nelson will bring George and Josephine's words to life and transport you to 1914.  

The 1000 Miles Project explores the diaries of George and Josephine Scott, who documented their trek across Nevada in 1914 in four diaries, three of which still exist today and are part of the holdings at Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Nevada, Reno.  The project highlights eight separate passages from the diaries and includes corresponding video segments meant to help elementary and middle school students explore this primary source through reading, writing, math, science and art.  The diaries have been digitized by the University Libraries and are available online in their entirety.  Accessible transcripts are available for all the podcast recordings.  You can explore more of the 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains project, a collaboration between the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Washoe County Libraries at library.unr.edu/1000-Miles

In this episode of 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains, George and Josephine have reached Las Vegas, Nevada and are becoming acquainted with local folks, including Mr. Condee who is outfitting them with a new pack saddle for Jack. The reading by actor and poet Jeremiah G. Nelson will bring George and Josephine's words to life and transport you to 1914.

The 1000 Miles Project explores the diaries of George and Josephine Scott, who documented their trek across Nevada in 1914 in four diaries, three of which still exist today and are part of the holdings at Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Nevada, Reno.  The project highlights eight separate passages from the diaries and includes corresponding video segments meant to help elementary and middle school students explore this primary source through reading, writing, math, science and art.  The diaries have been digitized by the University Libraries and are available online in their entirety.  Accessible transcripts are available for all the podcast recordings.  You can explore more of the 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains project, a collaboration between the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Washoe County Libraries at library.unr.edu/1000-Miles

In this episode of 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains, George and Josephine are in Indian Springs, Nevada and searching for the ever elusive gold. The reading by actor and poet Jeremiah G. Nelson will bring George and Josephine's words to life and transport you to 1914.

The 1000 Miles Project explores the diaries of George and Josephine Scott, who documented their trek across Nevada in 1914 in four diaries, three of which still exist today and are part of the holdings at Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Nevada, Reno.  The project highlights eight separate passages from the diaries and includes corresponding video segments meant to help elementary and middle school students explore this primary source through reading, writing, math, science and art.  The diaries have been digitized by the University Libraries and are available online in their entirety.  Accessible transcripts are available for all the podcast recordings.  You can explore more of the 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains project, a collaboration between the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Washoe County Libraries at library.unr.edu/1000-Miles

In this episode of 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains, George and Josephine have reached Amargosa, Nevada and are having some luck with their prospecting.  The reading by actor and poet Jeremiah G. Nelson will bring George and Josephine's words to life and transport you to 1914.

The 1000 Miles Project explores the diaries of George and Josephine Scott, who documented their trek across Nevada in 1914 in four diaries, three of which still exist today and are part of the holdings at Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Nevada, Reno.  The project highlights eight separate passages from the diaries and includes corresponding video segments meant to help elementary and middle school students explore this primary source through reading, writing, math, science and art.  The diaries have been digitized by the University Libraries and are available online in their entirety.  Accessible transcripts are available for all the podcast recordings.  You can explore more of the 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains project, a collaboration between the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Washoe County Libraries at library.unr.edu/1000-Miles

In this episode of 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains, George and Josephine are still in Amargosa, Nevada and are learning more about the area, courtesy of their new friend, William G. Morris.  The reading by actor and poet Jeremiah G. Nelson will bring George and Josephine's words to life and transport you to 1914.

The 1000 Miles Project explores the diaries of George and Josephine Scott, who documented their trek across Nevada in 1914 in four diaries, three of which still exist today and are part of the holdings at Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Nevada, Reno.  The project highlights eight separate passages from the diaries and includes corresponding video segments meant to help elementary and middle school students explore this primary source through reading, writing, math, science and art.  The diaries have been digitized by the University Libraries and are available online in their entirety.  Accessible transcripts are available for all the podcast recordings.  You can explore more of the 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains project, a collaboration between the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Washoe County Libraries at library.unr.edu/1000-Miles

In this episode of 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains, George and Josephine have concluded their time in Amargosa, Nevada and are packing up and making arrangements for the next leg of their adventure.  The reading by actor and poet Jeremiah G. Nelson will bring George and Josephine's words to life and transport you to 1914.

The 1000 Miles Project explores the diaries of George and Josephine Scott, who documented their trek across Nevada in 1914 in four diaries, three of which still exist today and are part of the holdings at Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Nevada, Reno.  The project highlights eight separate passages from the diaries and includes corresponding video segments meant to help elementary and middle school students explore this primary source through reading, writing, math, science and art.  The diaries have been digitized by the University Libraries and are available online in their entirety.  Accessible transcripts are available for all the podcast recordings.  You can explore more of the 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains project, a collaboration between the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Washoe County Libraries at library.unr.edu/1000-Miles

In this episode of 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains, George and Josephine are in Goldfield, Nevada and are figuring out the next leg of their trip while tensions in Europe are rising.  The reading by actor and poet Jeremiah G. Nelson will bring George and Josephine's words to life and transport you to 1914.

The 1000 Miles Project explores the diaries of George and Josephine Scott, who documented their trek across Nevada in 1914 in four diaries, three of which still exist today and are part of the holdings at Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Nevada, Reno.  The project highlights eight separate passages from the diaries and includes corresponding video segments meant to help elementary and middle school students explore this primary source through reading, writing, math, science and art.  The diaries have been digitized by the University Libraries and are available online in their entirety.  Accessible transcripts are available for all the podcast recordings.  You can explore more of the 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains project, a collaboration between the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Washoe County Libraries at library.unr.edu/1000-Miles

In this final episode of 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains, George and Josephine are one mile south of Bridgeport and must figure out how to convince the burros to cross the East Walker River as they make their way into California. The reading by actor and poet Jeremiah G. Nelson will bring George and Josephine's words to life and transport you to 1914.

The 1000 Miles Project explores the diaries of George and Josephine Scott, who documented their trek across Nevada in 1914 in four diaries, three of which still exist today and are part of the holdings at Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Nevada, Reno.  The project highlights eight separate passages from the diaries and includes corresponding video segments meant to help elementary and middle school students explore this primary source through reading, writing, math, science and art.  The diaries have been digitized by the University Libraries and are available online in their entirety.  Accessible transcripts are available for all the podcast recordings.  You can explore more of the 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains project, a collaboration between the University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Washoe County Libraries at library.unr.edu/1000-Miles