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Nevada powerhouse at the Hoover Dam: photographic print

Date
1951-12
Description
From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Nevada Powerhouse in December of 1951.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 2020 and 2021 graduate college commencement program

Date
2021-05-13
Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Oral History Records

Identifier
UA-00084
Abstract

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Oral History Records (1995-2015) are comprised of Dr. Joanne Goodwin's research, communication, and publicity relating to the Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. The records include correspondence, photographs of interview participants, news clippings, and working drafts of transcripts. The records also contain oral history interview documentation for projects in which WRIN and Joanne Goodwin provided assistance and consultation.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Singapore Campus Class of 2009 Inaugural Commencement Ceremony program

Date
2009-06-06
Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Nevada locations, approximately 1978 to 1989

Level of Description
Series
Scope and Contents

The Nevada locations series (approximately 1978-1989) contains images taken by Bob Paluzzi of the Las Vegas, Nevada area and a number taken around Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Paluzzi photographed many sporting events held at the Caesars Palace, including boxing matches, annual Alan King Tennis Classic tournaments, and Grand Prix races. This series includes images featuring social gatherings and events, like major conventions, unions, the United States Airforce Thunderbirds, and various car clubs. Paluzzi also captured many University of Nevada, Las Vegas football and basketball games, as well as the Las Vegas Stars baseball team. Included in this series are photographs of the Las Vegas Strip and the Fremont Street area during the late-1970s and mid-1980s. There are also a number of images of desert landscapes and natural environments around the Las Vegas Valley.

Archival Collection
Bob Paluzzi Panoramic Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00414
Collection Name: Bob Paluzzi Panoramic Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Hafen Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada: photographic print

Date
1967
Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.F. Hafen Family. Jack Hafen, daughters Vickie Hafen, Sandy Hafen, and Paula Hafen (identified from left to right).

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Patrick Meiklejohn Collection of Nevada Hotel and Casino Ephemera

Identifier
MS-00343
Abstract

The Patrick Meiklejohn Collection of Nevada Hotel and Casino Ephemera (1970s-1994) consists of 117 decks of casino and airline playing cards and casino marketing material and ephemera, including hats, keychains, bags, pens, napkins, and hotel room courtesy items.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Joanne Goodwin at an unknown event in James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1981-1989

Date
1981 to 1989
Description
University of Nevada, Las Vegas history professor Joanne Goodwin (behind podium) at an unknown event in the Special Collections Reading Room, James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Carson City, Nevada, 1980 to 1989

Level of Description
Series
Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs in Carson City, Nevada from 1980 to 1989.

Archival Collection
Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Slide of a kite flying near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date
1984-05-08
Description
Color image of a kite with the word "peace" on it, flown by the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group demonstrating against nuclear testing.

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