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Southern Nevada Chapter of the American War Mothers Organization Records
Identifier
MS-00396
Abstract
The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American War Mothers Organization Records (1947-1995) are comprised primarily of scrapbooks containing correspondence and minutes, numerous newspaper clippings, and photographs. Also included are pamphlets on American War Mothers organizational rituals, bylaws, history, ceremonial ephemera, flags, and a Henderson Chapter Charter. The materials also contain items relating to the North Las Vegas Chapter, the Rose Garden Chapter, and the State Chapter.
Archival Collection
Equality Won! Day celebration at Equality Nevada Community Center, 708 South Sixth Street, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2011-10-01
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Equality Won! Day was a celebration of the successful passage of transgender-inclusive legislation at the Nevada State Legislature during the 2011 session. … On the wall: banner for the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada [PLAN] which co-sponsored this event] Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: check-in
Image
Equality Won! Day celebration at Equality Nevada Community Center, 708 South Sixth Street, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2011-10-01
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Equality Won! Day was a celebration of the successful passage of transgender-inclusive legislation at the Nevada State Legislature during the 2011 session. … On the wall: banner for the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada [PLAN] which co-sponsored t Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: check-in
Image
Postcard of a desert scene, Southern Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Description
An artist's color rendering of a desert scene in Nevada. Written on back of postcard: "The wind driven sand add only to the great loneliness and desolation of the desert, but whether in storm or sunset, moonrise or glaring sunlight of the mid-day, the ever changing desert has a fascination for all." Postcard is titled "The Desert in Southern Nevada, near Las Vegas."
Image
Photograph of the class of 1918, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1918.
Date
1918
Description
Class of 1918, Las Vegas, Nevada. Physical object has a diagram included that identifies the position of the people pictured as well as an enlarged copy of the photograph. Handwritten on envelope: "Class of 1918, Las Vegas, Nevada. Cassette tape identifying students of 1918 class & 1926 class housed in oral history under: Von Tobel, Jake."
Image
Slide of protesters at a demonstration near the Nevada Test Site, March 1989
Date
1989-03
Description
Color image of protesters who are part of the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience) at a demonstration against nuclear testing. They are possibly reenacting the religious ritual of washing the feet.
Image
Equality Won! Day celebration at Equality Nevada Community Center, 708 South Sixth Street, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2011-10-01
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Equality Won! Day was a celebration of the successful passage of transgender-inclusive legislation at the Nevada State Legislature during the 2011 session. … Jane Heenan kisses David Parks and their rapprochement is complete. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Lauren Scott [Republican (transgender)]; Paul Aizley [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 41 (Democrat)]; David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]; Jane Heenan [transgender activist]
Image
Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 14, 1995
Date
1995-08-14
Description
Includes meeting agenda and minutes.
Text
Photograph of an unidentified speaker, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1991-1992
Date
1991 (year approximate)
Description
An unidentified man at the ground breaking ceremony for the Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences (BHS) building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
Image
Photograph of groundbreaking ceremony, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1991-1992
Date
1991 (year approximate)
Description
An unidentified speaker at the ground breaking ceremony for the Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences (BHS) building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
Image
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