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Photograph of a great rush going in the Pioche Mountains, Weepah, Nevada, 1927

Date
1927
Description
A great rush is going in the Pioche Mountains where gold has been found. Prospecting to show one of the greatest gold stakes in many years.

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Nighttime view of the Reno Arch in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367). View of Virginia Street and the Reno Arch in Reno, Nevada. The postcard is addressed to a Miss Martha Boya.

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Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community

Identifier
MS-00426
Abstract

The Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community spans from 1964 to 2006 and is comprised of scrapbooks, genealogies, ephemera, and other material produced by or for the community. The Hadassah scrapbooks date from 1964 through 1971 and contain invitations, photographs, and records of events and fundraising efforts. Material related to various congregations includes bulletins, fliers, correspondence (form letters), photographs, newspaper clippings, and recorded media. The Jewish Genealogy Society records include bulletins, newsletters, and meeting agendas. Also included is a family genealogy.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Dental Science Records

Identifier
UA-00119
Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Dental Science Records (1969-2001) include two issue briefs from 1969 and 2001 detailing Nevada's dentist shortage and the University's efforts to mitigate the issue. The collection also contains a final report from 1998 detailing the need for the state of Nevada to establish a college of dental science.

Archival Collection

UNLV Lady Rebels basketball defeats UNR (Nevada) 80-63 in the Cox Pavilion March 2, 2013 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: digital photographs

Date
2013-03-02
Description
Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). Client: Athletics, Sports Information

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Fall 2021 commencement program

Date
2021-12-14
Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 6th commencement program

Date
1969-06-05
Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Film transparency of Kershaw Canyon, south of Caliente, Nevada, 1954

Date
1954
Description
Kershaw Canyon, south of Caliente, Nevada. Kershaw–Ryan State Park is a state park situated in a canyon that was homesteaded in 1873. Located just south of the town of Caliente on Nevada State Route 317, it is in the Eastern Nevada Region of Nevada State Parks. The canyon was settled in 1873 by Samuel and Hannah Kershaw, who operated a ranch called the Meadow Valley Wash Ranch. In 1904, they sold the property to rancher James Ryan, who donated the land to the state in 1926 to be a public park. The Civilian Conservation Corps developed visitor amenities in 1934, and Kershaw–Ryan State Park was officially established the following year.

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The Aladdin Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Jackie Mason Show is advertised on the marquee for the Bagdad Theatre at the Aladdin Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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