Over the course of several years, some of our TDHS members have submitted historically researched articles on a number of topics relevant to the Truckee Donner area. These articles have been reproduced here as they were originally written and published. If you should see a misspelling, or error, please contact us at history@truckeehistory.org and we will take your comment(s) under advisement.
TDHS does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information in these articles.
TDHS retains the right to republish submitted material. Please contact TDHS for permission to use any content in this publication.
Many of the articles were researched and written by former TDHS President Gordon Richards and many were published in local papers. Mr. Richards has kindly granted his permission to use these articles he authored on our website. We hope you find them educational, entertaining and informative.
Research historian and former vice-president of the Truckee-Donner Historical Society, Guy Coates, has also kindly extended his permission for us to republish his articles about the Truckee area history.
Please contact us if you have an interest in history and would like to assist our Research Historian(s) with research archiving, writing and development. Comments, story ideas, guest articles, and history information are always welcome. Research Questions? Contact Research Historian Chaun Mortier cmortier@truckeehistory.org .
TDHS does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information in these articles.
TDHS retains the right to republish submitted material. Please contact TDHS for permission to use any content in this publication.
Many of the articles were researched and written by former TDHS President Gordon Richards and many were published in local papers. Mr. Richards has kindly granted his permission to use these articles he authored on our website. We hope you find them educational, entertaining and informative.
Research historian and former vice-president of the Truckee-Donner Historical Society, Guy Coates, has also kindly extended his permission for us to republish his articles about the Truckee area history.
Please contact us if you have an interest in history and would like to assist our Research Historian(s) with research archiving, writing and development. Comments, story ideas, guest articles, and history information are always welcome. Research Questions? Contact Research Historian Chaun Mortier cmortier@truckeehistory.org .
The Donner Cross: A Testament to the Donner Party
The History Of Truckee by guest writer Eric Berkovsky
A Cold-Blooded Murder - Chapter 1 The Tallan Murder Mystery
A Cold-Blooded Murder - Chapter 2 The Tallan Murder Mystery
A Cold-Blooded Murder - Chapter 3 The Tallan Murder Mystery
Cannibalism Controversy Still Looms - Donner Party
Truckee's Old Movie Houses
History Of Truckee, California
Winter Carnivals
Chief Truckee
Prohibition
The Trout Creek Outrage
Gunfight In Truckee: The Teeter Reed Duel
The Great Plague Of 1918
Uncle Joe's Cabin: Truckee's First Building
The Good Old Days
Truckee's Notable Towns People And Memorable Characters
The Film Mecca Of The Sierras
Boca
Unforgettable Winter Storms
The Sixth Fire Of Truckee Was A Huge Blow To Town
Death By Inches
Truckee Survives The Winter Of 1873-74
Demise Of The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
Theodore Judah And The Local Landmarks Of The Central Pacific Railroad
Tracking The Railroad From Boca To Loyalton
Police Reports Of May 1869
Truckee's First Steam Powered Fire Engine - The Washoe
The Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party
Mustang - Faster Than A Speeding Bullet
Martis Creek Was The Site Of A Silver Boom And Bust In 1863
Charles McGlashan's Wild Ride On A Railroad Snowplow
The Central Pacific Roundhouse Fire Of 1869
A Good Winters Breakfast
Truckee Railyard Millsite History
Sierra Air Mail Pilots, Heroes Of The Sky
Claire Vance Pioneer Sierra Pilot Extraordinaire
Air Mail Pilots Were Prone To Crash Landings
Sierra Nevada Wood & Lumber Company
Hilltop Winter Sports Area History
Ghosts of the Truckee River Canyon
The History Of Truckee by guest writer Eric Berkovsky
A Cold-Blooded Murder - Chapter 1 The Tallan Murder Mystery
A Cold-Blooded Murder - Chapter 2 The Tallan Murder Mystery
A Cold-Blooded Murder - Chapter 3 The Tallan Murder Mystery
Cannibalism Controversy Still Looms - Donner Party
Truckee's Old Movie Houses
History Of Truckee, California
Winter Carnivals
Chief Truckee
Prohibition
The Trout Creek Outrage
Gunfight In Truckee: The Teeter Reed Duel
The Great Plague Of 1918
Uncle Joe's Cabin: Truckee's First Building
The Good Old Days
Truckee's Notable Towns People And Memorable Characters
The Film Mecca Of The Sierras
Boca
Unforgettable Winter Storms
The Sixth Fire Of Truckee Was A Huge Blow To Town
Death By Inches
Truckee Survives The Winter Of 1873-74
Demise Of The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
Theodore Judah And The Local Landmarks Of The Central Pacific Railroad
Tracking The Railroad From Boca To Loyalton
Police Reports Of May 1869
Truckee's First Steam Powered Fire Engine - The Washoe
The Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party
Mustang - Faster Than A Speeding Bullet
Martis Creek Was The Site Of A Silver Boom And Bust In 1863
Charles McGlashan's Wild Ride On A Railroad Snowplow
The Central Pacific Roundhouse Fire Of 1869
A Good Winters Breakfast
Truckee Railyard Millsite History
Sierra Air Mail Pilots, Heroes Of The Sky
Claire Vance Pioneer Sierra Pilot Extraordinaire
Air Mail Pilots Were Prone To Crash Landings
Sierra Nevada Wood & Lumber Company
Hilltop Winter Sports Area History
Ghosts of the Truckee River Canyon
Additionally, for a peek at the The Storm of 1952, please enjoy these two YouTube videos which describe details of the events surrounding the City of San Francisco stranded passenger train and the rescue efforts involved.
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