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Nevada Futures General Overview: documents, reports

Date
1967
Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series II: Projects. This folder contains an overview on Nevada Futures, Inc. , a constitution for Nevada Futures Incorporated, and Economic Oppurtunity Board of Clark County Reports. 

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics

Identifier
MS-00626
Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics consists of photocopied periodicals and book chapters on a wide variety of gaming and general Las Vegas, Nevada topics. The majority of the collection material focuses on problem gambling and were copied from psychology, psychiatry, and addiction journals originating in the United States and Europe. Original dates of publication range from approximately 1837 to 1999. Other topics include tourism, southern Nevada history, and Howard Hughes' influence in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Human Performance Development Photographs

Identifier
UA-00092
Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Human Performance Development Photographs is comprised of photographs of students and faculty at various events at UNLV's campus from approximately 1995. Some of the photographs show students and faculty at work conducting research or in the classroom. These photographs were used to create promotional and marketing materials for the college.

Archival Collection

Slide of Stinker's Gas, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date
1986
Description
An image of Stinker's Gas station in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign above the gas pumps has a skunk posing beside the words: "Self-Serv Fuel Stop." Aztec Truck Repair shop can be seen in the distance. A sign to the far right of the photo greets incoming customers.

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Photograph of two people in Wahmonie, Nevada, circa late 1920s

Date
1925 to 1929
Description
Description given with photograph: "[Wamonie] Boom"

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Photograph of Lamont Downs, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 1992

Date
1992-05
Description

Cataloging Department staff member Lamont Downs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries.

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Panoramic photograph of Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1905-1908

Date
1905 to 1908
Description
Panoramic photograph of Goldfield, Nevada with some mines, businesses and significant sites identified. Caption: "The City of Goldfield and some of the mines which have made it famous." "Compliments of the Goldfield Ledge Mining, Co., Exchange Building, Denver, Colorado." Identified: Kendall [Mine]; Columbia Mountain; Sandstorm [Mine]; Electric Transformer Station; Black Butte in Diamondfield; January Mine; Combination Mine; Jumbo Town; Jumbo Mine; St. Ives [Mine]; Florence Mine; Blue Bull Mine; Simmerone Mine; Moose [Goldfield Mining Co.]; Piute; Goldfield Ledge Company's Mines; Schwab-McKane; Dixie [Mine]; Windsor [Mining Co.]; The American Milling & Reduction Co.; Grand St. & Park; Steam Laundry; Catholic Church; Miners' Union Hall; Nixon Bank Building; Fesler Block; Monte Carlo [Saloon]; Main Street; Casson & Ish Mercantile; Hotel Site; Post Office; Columbia St.; Atlanta [Mine]; New Western Reduction Co.; Electric Light Plant; Goldfield Brewing Co.

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The "Rat Pack" performing at the Four Chaplains Memorial, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 7, 1960

Date
1960-02-07
Description
Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Dean Martin on stage during the Four Chaplains Memorial Jack Entratter and the Sands put on at the Convention Center on Four Chaplains Day, Sunday, February 7, 1960. Site Name: Las Vegas Convention Center (Las Vegas, Nev.); Sands Hotel and Casino

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The "Rat Pack" performing at the Four Chaplains Memorial, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 7, 1960

Date
1960-02-07
Description
Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop, and Dean Martin on stage during the Four Chaplains Memorial Jack Entratter and the Sands put on at the Convention Center on Four Chaplains Day, Sunday, February 7, 1960. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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