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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Theses, Dissertations, and Honors Papers

Identifier
UA-00082
Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Theses, Dissertations, and Honors Papers (approximately 1967-2025) contain the physical copies of the theses, dissertations, and honors papers filed by students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1967 to 2025. There are approximately 5,756 titles that originate from a wide variety of departments across the UNLV campus, including (but not limited to): history, criminal justice, fine arts, engineering, and the sciences. Electronic theses and dissertations (2017-2020) were transferred to UNLV University Archives for preservation purposes and are not accessible through Special Collections. Specific instructions for viewing those items can be found in the inventory.

Archival Collection

Slide of the Penguin Restaurant, Carson City, Nevada, 1986

Date
1986
Description
A color image of the front exterior and neon sign for the blue and white Penguin Restaurant, located in Carson City, Nevada. The sign features an image of a penguin.

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Photograph of Nevada Cafe card, Goldfield (Nev.), 1920s

Date
1920 to 1929
Description
A Nevada Cafe card that says that "$5.00 for $4.50 cash only, Nevada Cafe Goldfield, Nevada, Issued To, Date Issued, Not Transferable." The numbers 5, 10, 15, & 25 border the card.

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Photograph of Valley of Fire, Nevada, circa 1920s-1955

Date
1920 to 1955
Description
Picture of Valley of Fire, Nevada.

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Photograph of Pete Fabbe, Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date
1960 to 1969
Description
Pete Fabbe in Tonopah, Nevada.

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Slide of Main Street, Ely, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date
1930 to 1939
Description
An image of Main Street in Ely, Nevada. Shops lining the left side of the street include the Capitol Casino, Ely Cafe, Miners Club, State Cafe, and Bank Club. On the opposing right side of the street sit buildings like the Northern Hotel, New Crystal Cafe, and Nevada Motel. Lining up on either side of the street are parked automobiles.

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Paseo Verde Drive, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date
2018-02-03
Description
Monuments like these are abundant along Paseo Verde Parkway near Valle Verde Drive in Henderson, Nevada.

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Paseo Verde Drive, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date
2018-02-03
Description
Trails and sidewalks are abundant along Paseo Verde Parkway near Valle Verde Drive in Henderson, Nevada.

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Silver Spur Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date
1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Silver Spur in Reno, Nevada circa 1970s-1980s. Also visible are the Horseshoe Club, The Nugget, the Ground Cow restaurant, and The Primadonna.

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The Lincoln County Courthouse in Pioche, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The historically famous Lincoln County Courthouse in Pioche, Nevada. Inscription with image says, "...originally contracted for $26,400 in 1871, final cost was $1,000,000.00, final payment being made in 1938. Pioche ranked among top Boom Towns in Nevada. Was too busy making history to edit it. Sixty-eight died with their boots on before the first natural death."

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