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Mojave, Kern River, and El Dorado Natural Gas Pipeline Project Reports

Identifier
MS-00671
Abstract

The Mojave, Kern River, and El Dorado Natural Gas Pipeline Project Reports (1987-1988) include both the draft and final report published by the California State Lands Commission on the environmental impact of an interstate natural gas route. Potential routes in Southern Nevada are proposed in the project.

Archival Collection

Toiyabe National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan

Identifier
MS-00672
Abstract

The Toiyabe National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (1982-1986) contains the proposed and final draft of the forest management plan and the environmental impact statement for Toiyabe National Forest, published by the United Stated Department of Agriculture. The Forest is part of the Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest, encompassing over six million acres in Nevada and Eastern California. The records also contain maps of individual ranger districts in the forest.

Archival Collection

Carolyn Merriam Collection on the Sands Hotel

Identifier
MS-00673
Abstract

The Carolyn Merriam Collection on the Sands Hotel (1972-1998) consists primarily of Sands Hotel merchandise and ephemera, including mugs, glassware, playing cards, dice, an ashtray, and a tote bag. The collection also contains several framed photograph reproductions depicting Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1950s and 1960s. The Sands Hotel operated in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1952 to 1996.

Archival Collection

City of Las Vegas, Nevada Records

Identifier
MS-00674
Abstract

The City of Las Vegas, Nevada records contain petitions, reports, civil service rules, a municipal court system proposal, management studies for fiscal policies and arrangements, a law enforcement joint venture program, an area study for a new post office, infrastructure plans, the 1935 City Charter, Board of Commissioners reports, elected official records, and recall petitions for Mayor J. F. Hesse. Records date from 1927 to 1982.

Archival Collection

Clark County, Nevada Jail Consent Decree Implementation Plan

Identifier
MS-00675
Abstract

The Clark County, Nevada Jail Consent Decree Implementation Plan contains original and revised versions of the plan from 1979, which was created by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Consent Decree Committee.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas, Nevada Personal Rapid Transit System Project Records

Identifier
MS-00676
Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada Personal Rapid Transit System Project Records (1972-1975) contain monorail proposals compiled by A. J. Kavanaugh and Associates, Inc. for the City of Las Vegas and the County Commission of Clark County. Material includes Specifications for Design and Construction, technical evaluations, feasibility studies, contractor agreements, proposals/plans, publicity, financing plans, executive summaries, and patronage studies.

Archival Collection

State of Arizona vs. State of California Proceedings Concerning the Colorado River Usage Dispute

Identifier
MS-00677
Abstract

The State of Arizona vs. State of California Proceedings Concerning the Colorado River Usage Dispute collection (1957-1961) contains supplemental documents from the Arizona v. California Supreme Court case that began in 1931 and ended in 2000, including briefs, objections, requests for admissions of facts, rebuttal outlines, witness outlines, comments, and requested findings of facts.

Archival Collection

Fraley Family Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Films and Photographs

Identifier
MS-00660
Abstract

The Fraley Family Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Films and Photographs (1956-1995) include 8mm photographic films of the Helldorado Parade and Hoover (Boulder) Dam in 1956, color photographic prints of the construction of the Fremont Street Experience in 1995, and one color photographic print of the Tower Casino at the State Line in 1976. The 8mm film footage was taken during a family vacation and also includes exterior shots of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Walking Box Ranch Collection

Identifier
MS-00657
Abstract

The Walking Box Ranch Collection (1917-2011) includes material collected by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Public Lands Institute on the Searchlight, Nevada ranch. Materials include a maps related to the construction and operation of the ranch, a pair of chaps owned by Rex Bell, Jr., and color slides of the ranch. Also included are photographic prints of Rex Bell and Rex Bell, Jr., and newsclippings related to the film and political career of Rex Bell. A small number of newsclippings pertain to the career of Rex Bell, Jr.

Archival Collection

Franklin Mint Reports

Identifier
MS-00678
Abstract

The material consists of annual reports, interim reports, and meeting reports (1968-1975) distributed to its shareholders by the Franklin Mint, a privately owned corporation that manufactures and markets collectables such as coins, dolls, diecast cars, and other commemorative items. The reports describe the company's activities and financial performance.

Archival Collection