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Pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date
2017-04-12
Description
Tourists descend on an escalator to Las Vegas Boulevard after using the pedestrian overpass connecting the Treasure Island and the Venetian Hotel and Casinos. Overpasses like this have become a popular way of keeping tourists safe and traffic flowing on the Strip, but their expense and footprint make them difficult for all locations. Moving pedestrians along the Strip safely has become a major effort over the years.

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Photographic slide of Esther and Charles Rozaire in Carson City, Nevada, circa early 1960s

Date
1960 (year approximate) to 1963 (year approximate)
Description
Written on the slide: "Charles Rozaire, Esther Rozaire at Nevada State Museum, Carson City, Nevada."

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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

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 5, 1987

Date
1987-03-05
Description
Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 17 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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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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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 30, 2000

Date
2000-10-30
Description
Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about letters. CSUN Session 30 (Part 2) Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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