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The Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada. The Mapes is Reno's largest motor-hotel and is located in the center of downtown Reno.

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Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada

Identifier
PH-00245
Abstract

The Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada (1937-1972) primarily contains black-and-white negatives depicting locations in Southern Nevada, including the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Mount Charleston. The collection also includes black-and-white negatives of the Helldorado Parade held in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as landscapes in Arizona, such as the Grand Canyon.

Archival Collection

Album 1: travel photographs of southern Nevada, Arizona, California, and Wyoming: photographic prints

Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Description
From the Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums (PH-00222) -- Album 1

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Album 3: the Las Vegas, Nevada railway depot and ice-house: photographic prints

Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Description
From the Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums (PH-00222) -- Album 3

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Letter and envelope from John. M. Bunker Eldorado Canyon, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date
1891-03-17
Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, and the original envelope with the stamp removed, and a copy of the original letter

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Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada

Date
1891-03-23
Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, the original envelope with the stamp removed, and a copy of the original letter.

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Photograph of commencement for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1979

Date
1975 to 1979
Description

A picture of the commencement ceremony at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Pictured here are Mahlon Brown (left) and Brock Dixon (right).

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Letter from John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date
1894-11-19
Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached. 

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Photograph of Jack Binion displaying money on the Merv Griffin Show, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1971

Date
1971 (year approximate)
Description
L-R: Zsa Zsa Gabor, security guard, Merv Griffin, Jack Binion. The "Merv Griffin Show" TV show. Guard is holding the $1,000,000 display from Binion's Horseshoe Casino. (c. 1971). Stamp on back of photo: "Allen Photographers. Inc. Post Office Box 14667 Las Vegas, Nevada 89114".. Number stamped on back of photo: "23402"

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Aid for AIDS of Nevada 20th Annual Black and White Party flyer

Date
2006-08-26
Description
From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Black and White Party file.

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