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Jackie Brett Collection on Las Vegas, Nevada Entertainment

Identifier
MS-00384
Abstract

The Jackie Brett Collection on Las Vegas, Nevada Entertainment (1977-1996) consists of writings by Jackie Brett and publications and clippings about Las Vegas, Nevada entertainment and tourism. Brett worked for the Nevada Commission on Tourism and promoted southern Nevada through her column "Brett's Vegas View." She wrote about production shows, concerts, special performances, and events as well as the overall development of Las Vegas tourist industry in the 1980s and 1990s.

Archival Collection

Collage of scenes in Laughlin, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Collage of casinos and attractions ing Lauglin, Nevada. Inscription with the photo says, "Fun N' Games in Laughlin, Nevada. Locale of the friendliest casino in Nevada! Right on the beautiful Nile of America... the Mighty Colorado River. Free ferry boat rides. Thousands of generous slot machines, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Keno, Bingo... all the famous casino games are found in Laughlin, Nevada."

Image

Two unidentified protestors hold a Nevada-Semipalatinsk sign: photographic print

Date
1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)
Description
Unidentified protestors at the Nevada Test Site hold a sign representing the Nevada Semipalatinsk Movement. Ca 1980-1999.

Image

T-Shirt Color: White; Front: Tulsa Local 176 IAFF, Local Union Emblem; Back: IAFF Local 176 Tulsa Fire Est. 1919 Excellent Service For Over 80 Years; Handwritten Text: Various Signatures, approximately 2001-2012

Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00459
Collection Name: New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
Box/Folder: Box 186

Archival Component

T-Shirt Color: Navy Blue; Front: South Metro Fire Rescue Colorado FSR Metro, Fire Emblem; Back: South Metro 50 years Services Fire rescue 2001 Chery Hills Castlewood Louviers, Wreath, approximately 2001-2012

Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00459
Collection Name: New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
Box/Folder: Box 441

Archival Component

Kathryn Howell Papers on Civic Engagement in Nevada

Identifier
MS-00481
Abstract

The Kathryn Howell Papers on Civic Engagement in Nevada (1960-2002) contain newspaper articles, correspondence, newsletters, photographs, and personal writings of Kathryn Howell, a teacher, activist, and lobbyist in Southern Nevada. The collection also includes memorabilia from the election of President John F. Kennedy and the 1964 Nevada Centennial celebration, as well as a photograph and letter from former Nevada governor and U.S. senator, Richard H. Bryan.

Archival Collection

Slide of the neon signs on the Nevada Club exterior, Laughlin, Nevada, 1986

Date
1986
Description
A color image of the neon signs on the exterior of Del Webb's Nevada Club.

Image

Slide of the neon signs on the Nevada Club exterior, Laughlin, Nevada, 1986

Date
1986
Description
A color image of the neon signs on the exterior of Del Webb's Nevada Club.

Image

Boating in Nevada; Southern Nevada/ Northern Nevada - Nevada Department of Wildlife by BioCentric, Inc., approximately 1986 to 1988

Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
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Collection Number: MS-01027
Collection Name: Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection
Box/Folder: Box 86

Archival Component

Nevada Division of State Parks Records

Identifier
MS-00136
Abstract

The Nevada Division of State Parks Records consist of materials produced or collected between 1863 and 1978 by the Nevada Division of State Parks. The collection includes materials recovered at Spring Mountain Ranch belonging to the Kiel, George, and Wilson families. The majority of the collection consists of administrative records and correspondence from the Nevada Division of State Parks. It also contains a photograph album of images taken during excavation efforts at the Pueblo Grande de Nevada archaeological site.

Archival Collection