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Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada

Identifier
MS-00536
Abstract

The Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada (1992-2002) consists of documents and ephemera from various gay rights organizations and events in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to documents, fliers, and meeting minutes, the collection houses a box of t-shirts from various gay events and campaigns. The collection is especially focused on issues of Gay Pride organizing.

Archival Collection

David E. James Papers on the Southern Nevada Environment

Identifier
MS-01187
Abstract

The David E. James Papers on the Southern Nevada Environment (approximately 1970-2022) contain reports, scholarship, and research materials related to Southern Nevada environment's air, water, and wastewater treatment quality.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Women's Studies Department Records

Identifier
UA-00018
Abstract

Records are comprised of memoranda, committee minutes, and planning documents from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Women's Studies Department from 1966 to 1993. The records document the inception of both the Women's Center and Women's Studies program at UNLV. The materials from the Women's Center document the efforts of UNLV staff to begin a women's center on campus and efforts to create a Women's Studies program.

Archival Collection

Harrah's marquee sign, Reno, Nevada

Date
2020
Description

View of the marquee sign for Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Reno. The business was closed in early 2020.

219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada, 89501


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Fifth annual Southern Nevada Youth Fair at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date
1973
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). First on left: Tom Weisner; third from left: Myron Leavitt; fifth From left: Oran Gragson; sixth from left: Hank Thornely (others not identified).

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Center Street in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- View of Center Street in Reno, Nevada looking north. Shown is the Hotel Golden.

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Slide of protesters near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date
1984
Description
Color image of people involved with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group protesting nuclear testing.

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Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community

Identifier
MS-00426
Abstract

The Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community spans from 1964 to 2006 and is comprised of scrapbooks, genealogies, ephemera, and other material produced by or for the community. The Hadassah scrapbooks date from 1964 through 1971 and contain invitations, photographs, and records of events and fundraising efforts. Material related to various congregations includes bulletins, fliers, correspondence (form letters), photographs, newspaper clippings, and recorded media. The Jewish Genealogy Society records include bulletins, newsletters, and meeting agendas. Also included is a family genealogy.

Archival Collection

Exterior view of Elko Twentieth Century Club in Elko, Nevada: photographic print

Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1965 (year approximate)
Description
From the Hazel Baker Denton Photograph Collection (PH-00312)

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