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Heavy construction machinery in Nevada: photographic print

Date
1880 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
Unidentified construction site in Nevada shows heavy equipment.

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Jon E. Cobain Nevada Southern University graduation scrapbook

Date
1964-06-03
Archival Collection
Description

Jon Eric Cobain's scrapbook with photographs, articles, and items from the June 3, 1964 first graduation of Nevada Southern University (later UNLV).

Mixed Content

Northumberland Mill, Nevada, image 004: photographic print

Date
1900 to 1940
Description
View of Northumberland Mill, Nevada.

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Archaeo-Nevada Society Records

Identifier
MS-00728
Abstract

The Archaeo-Nevada Society Records (1930-2016) consist of archaeological and conservation articles, correspondence, brochures, newsletters, programs, maps, and information about the flora and fauna of Nevada. Materials also include scrapbooks and photograph albums detailing the activities of the society between 1966 and 1999.

Archival Collection

Nevada Northern Railroad's old No. 40: postcard

Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Nevada's last short line railroad. Last serviceable steam locomotive in the region.

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Nevada Southern Campus Fund Collection

Identifier
UA-00144
Abstract

The Nevada Southern Campus Fund Collection (1955) consists of the Nevada Southern University Book of Donors. This oversized scrapbook contains the names of local businesses, politicians, and Las Vegans who donated over $50 to the Nevada Southern Campus Fund in 1955. Nevada Southern University later became the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Some names include Elks Lodge, Rotary Club of Las Vegas, and Junior League of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

UNLV History 117: Nevada History Photograph Collection

Identifier
PH-00054
Abstract

The UNLV History 117: Nevada History Photograph Collection contains photographic prints, negatives, and slides of Las Vegas and Boulder City, Nevada between approximately 1900 and 1959. These images were collected by students for University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) professor Ralph Roske’s class, History 117: Nevada History. The images primarily depict Las Vegas in the 1950s with people posing in front of and inside the El Rancho Vegas and the Last Frontier Village, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Joe E. Lewis, and Paul Newman. Earlier photographs from the 1920s include businesses, such as fireproofing stores, and significant individuals such as Ed W. Clark. Lastly, it contains two photographs of the Boulder City Airport.

Archival Collection

Newspaper, Nevada State Journal June 2, 1918

Date
1918-06-02
Description
Articles demonstrate attitudes and activities of women during World War including home economics, fashion, want ads. "Hooverized" recipes Herbert Hoover head of Amercan Food Administration encouraged Americans to voluntarily reduce food consumption to avoid rationing. Michelin Man

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