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Evan Renglehoff Collection of Punchboards (MS-00512)

Abstract

The Evan "Ding" Renglehoff Collection of Punchboards (1930s-1940s) is comprised of forty-two assorted punchboards with identifying documentation.

Date
1930s-1940s
Extent
1.19 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)
6.92 Linear Feet
Scope and Contents Note

The Evan "Ding" Renglehoff Collection of Punchboards (1930s-1940s) is comprised of forty-two assorted punchboards with identifying documentation. These punchboards are gambling devices that were popular in the United States during the mid-twentieth century. The customer would pay, usually five cents, to possibly win a prize. These punchboards were sponsored by various companies and organizations as a way to raise revenue.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Collection remains in original order.

Preferred Citation

Evan Renglehoff Collection of Punchboards, 1930s-1940s. MS-00512. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Collection was donated in 2006 by Evan Renglehoff; Accession number 2006-05.

Processing Note

Collection was processed in 2017 by Joyce Moore.

Resource Type
Collection
Collection Type
EAD ID
US::NvLN::MS00512
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