Old US Mint

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Without the efforts of Judge Clark J. Guild and his supporters, the Nevada State Museum would not exist today. Guild founded the museum in 1939 and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and benefactor until his passing in 1971.Native Nevadan Clark J. Guild enjoyed a long and distinguished life. He grew up in Dayton and worked in mining and railroading as a young man. After an industrial accident, Guild studied to become a lawyer and District Attorney of Lyon County. He served many years as a distinguished judge on the District Court bench. Upon his retirement, Guild devoted substantial time to his great love – the museum.After a Sunday morning walk to the post office in downtown Carson City, Judge Guild was surprised to discover a “For Sale” sign on the historic Carson City U.S. Mint building.

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