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Photograph of two unidentified women on the bridge at Indian Springs, Nevada, circa 1930.

Date
1925 to 1940
Description

Two women standing on the bridge that spans over the creek at Indian Springs, Nevada.

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Soroptimist International Sierra Nevada Region Records

Identifier
MS-00848
Abstract

The Soroptimist International Sierra Nevada Region Records are comprised of memoranda, newspaper clippings, brochures, and communications from 1975 to 1998. The collection includes information about the Soroptimist International Sierra Nevada Region chapter's involvement with women's rights issues, primarily the Equal Rights Amendment ratification campaign in Nevada and California, as well as national efforts.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the Nevada State Senate, Carson City, Nevada, April 05, 1977

Date
1977-04-05
Description
The Nevada State Senate posing for a picture in Carson City, Nevada. Group Creators credit goes to Randell's Studio.

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Photograph of Nevada Southern University commencement, Las Vegas, May 09, 1973

Date
1973-05-09
Description
Description provided with image: "Mrs. Paul McDermott, James Gibson, Mary Woitishek display Distinguished Nevadan awards."

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Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys Records

Identifier
MS-00808
Abstract

Collection is comprised of records (approximately 1979 to 2016) created by the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys (SNAWA). The collection contains administrative files from past SNAWA board members including past SNAWA presidents, secretaries, and treasures. The collection also includes records such as attendee lists, registration forms, and seminar evaluation forms from continuing legal education (CLE) events organized by SNAWA for attorneys in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Nevada Southern University commencement, Las Vegas, May 09, 1973

Date
1973-05-09
Description
Description provided with image: "Commencement, May 9, 1973; L to R: Senator James Gibson, Mrs. Paul McDermott, Dr. Roman Zorn, Mary Woitishek, Harold Jacobsen."

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Photograph of members of the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs standing outside a bus, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1984-1985

Date
1984 to 1985
Description
Members of the Nevada Federation of Women's Club have their luggage stowed in a commercial bus in Las Vegas, Nevada.They are embarking on a tour of the state of Nevada to testify on child abuse prevention legislation.

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Photograph of a Paiute/Shoshone woman with a young child, Pahrump or Ash Meadows, Nevada, circa 1880s-1890s

Date
1880 (year uncertain; year approximate) to 1890 (year uncertain; year approximate)
Description
A Paiute/Shoshone woman with a young child. Photo was taken in Pahrump or Ash Meadows, Nevada.

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Postcard of Rhyolite, Nevada, 1908

Date
1908
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Lucy B. Lane stands in the center of the group. This was taken in front of the business which her husband, J. R, Lane, conducted. He sold hay, grain, and gas and oil. Rhyolite, Nevada." Handwritten on the front of the image: "Miss Osborn, Mrs. Nall, Lucy, Miss Derry, Mrs. Carkudio, child; Rhyolite, Nevada, 1908."

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Photograph of members of the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs standing outside a bus, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1984-1985

Date
1984 to 1985
Description
Members of the Nevada Federation of Women's Club stand outside a commercial bus in a parking lot in front of an apartment building in Las Vegas, Nevada.They are embarking on a tour of the state of Nevada to testify on child abuse prevention legislation. Part of the Las Vegas Hilton hotel can be seen in the background.

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