You begin the game in the residence tent, talking to Jon on the phone. After you hang up, explore this area. You'll find Nancy's trunk, full of useful stuff, in the first sleeping area at the right.
Hint 2
Jon asked you to get his notes; they're in the last sleeping area on the left. But trying to take them will introduce you to --
Hint 3
-- Lily, his assistant, who's in the middle sleeping area on the left. Hmm. She's got issues, that lady.