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Nevada CURE Records
Identifier
MS-00799
Abstract
The Nevada CURE Records are comprised of correspondence, administrative records, case files, and research files created and collected by Mercedes Maharis from 1998 to 2009. Maharis was the founding director of Nevada CURE and co-author of the Spartacus Project Report. The collection also includes correspondence from inmates to Maharis expressing their grievances with prison personnel and the Nevada Department of Corrections as well as correspondence between Maharis and attorneys representing inmates in legal cases. This collection also contains copies of articles from
Archival Collection
Slide of the neon sign for the Nevada Club, Laughlin, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Description
A color image of the neon sign for Del Webb's Nevada Club. Site Name: Del Webb's Nevada Club (Laughlin, Nev.)
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Nevada Club wall mounted signs, Ely, Nevada
Date
2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)
Description
Day and night views of the sign for the Nevada Club, a part of Hotel Nevada. The miner is unlit at night.
501 E Aultman St, Ely, NV 89301
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Nevada Chili Boosters and Nevada Association for the Handicapped Chili Cookoff Records
Identifier
MS-00834
Abstract
Records are comprised of meeting minutes, newsletters, and event planning communication produced by the Nevada Chili Boosters in conjunction with the Nevada Association for the Handicapped between 1988 and 1998. The records provide information about the Chili Boosters "Hot Pot Chili Cookoff" benefiting the Nevada Association for the Handicapped and other charities.
Archival Collection
Nevada Southern Campus Fund Collection
Identifier
UA-00144
Abstract
The Nevada Southern Campus Fund Collection (1955) consists of the Nevada Southern University Book of Donors. This oversized scrapbook contains the names of local businesses, politicians, and Las Vegans who donated over $50 to the Nevada Southern Campus Fund in 1955. Nevada Southern University later became the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Some names include Elks Lodge, Rotary Club of Las Vegas, and Junior League of Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Map of the state of Nevada, 1886
Date
1886
Description
'Compiled by John W. Parker, chief draughtsman of the U.S. Sur. General's Office, Reno, Nevada, from official maps on file on the office, War Department maps and other reliable data. 1886.' 'Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1886, by John W. Parker, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.' Relief shown by hachures. Shows townships, including which townships are subdivided, roads, railroads, Indian reservations, etc. Shows range and township grid. Scale [1:760,320]. 1 in. to 12 miles (W 120°--W 114°/N 42°--N 35°).
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Archaeo-Nevada Society Records
Identifier
MS-00728
Abstract
The Archaeo-Nevada Society Records (1930-2016) consist of archaeological and conservation articles, correspondence, brochures, newsletters, programs, maps, and information about the flora and fauna of Nevada. Materials also include scrapbooks and photograph albums detailing the activities of the society between 1966 and 1999.
Archival Collection
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