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Film transparency of downtown and the Nevada Highway, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930-1940

Date
1930 to 1940
Description
A view of downtown Boulder City and the Nevada Highway. Stores that can be seen include a cafe, a Texaco service gas station, Delmar's Drug shop, and the Reservation Grill.

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Photograph of Governors of Nevada plaque, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1960s-1970s

Date
1960 to 1979
Description
A plaque portraying the Governors of Nevada, acting and elected, in the Chamber of Commerce in Boulder City, Nevada. Description provided with image: "Pictured: 1. James W. Nye (1861-1864), 2. H.G. Blasdel (1864-1870), 3. L.R. Bradley (1871-1878), 4. John H. Kinkead (1879- 1882), 5. Jewett W. Adams (1883-1886), 6. C.C. Stevenson (1887-1890), 7. Frank Bell (1890), 8. R.K. Colcord (1891-1894), 9. John E. Jones (1895-1896), 10. Reinhold Sadler (1896-1902), 11. John Sparks (1903-1908), 12. Denver S. Dickerson (1908-1910), 13. Tasker L. Oddie (1911-1914), 14. Emmet D. Boyle (1915-1922), 15. Jas G. Scrugham (1923-1926), 16. Fred B. Balzar (1927-1934), 17. Morley Griswwold (1934), 18. Richard Kirman Sr. (1935-1938), 19. E.P. Carville (1939-1945), 20. Vail M. Pittman (1945- 1950), 21. Charles H. Russell (1951-1958), 22. Grant Sawyer (1959-1966), 23. Paul D. Laxalt (1967-)."

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 37th commencement program

Date
2000-12-17
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 Creative Services Records (1970s)

Identifier
PH-00388-01
Abstract

This is part 1 of 6 finding aids for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records and represents 1970 to 1979. Generally, materials are transferred from UNLV Photo Services to UNLV Special Collections and Archives 5 years after they are created. For materials within the last 5 years, email photo@unlv.edu or call 702-895-3036. This finding aid contains the photographic negatives and contact sheets produced by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 1970 to 1979 as an official record of the institution's development, activities, and community. Clients include UNLV colleges and departments, the University's administration, the UNLV Foundation, athletic departments, and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Images include academic activities, athletic events, faculty and administration, student life, campus life, campus development, architecture, and public relations.

Archival Collection

Cecil Leavitt Paper on the History of Bunkerville, Nevada

Identifier
MS-00109
Abstract

The Cecil Leavitt Paper on the History of Bunkerville, Nevada, undated, consists of a term paper written by Leavitt for a history class at the College of Southern Utah, Cedar City, Utah.

Archival Collection

Slide of an unidentified woman outside of the Nevada State Governor's Mansion, Carson City, Nevada, June 1985

Date
1985-06
Description
An unidentified woman standing outside of the Nevada State Governor's Mansion in Carson City, Nevada. Site Name: Nevada Governor's Mansion (Carson City, Nevada)

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Gay Kauffman Nevada Test Site Papers

Identifier
MS-00535
Abstract

The collection includes materials from the Nevada Test Site (1955-1967) including newsletters published by the Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co., Inc. and photographs of Southern Nevada flora, fauna, and archaeology. It also includes photographs of test explosions at the Nevada Test Site, as well as photographs documenting a visit from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) officials and a visit from John F. Kennedy to the Nevada Test Site. The collection also contains an oversized poster of an atomic explosion and one of a nuclear rocket development station.

Archival Collection

Frank Williams Papers on Early Nevada

Identifier
MS-00053
Abstract

The Frank Williams Papers on Early Nevada (1892-1946) consists of manuscripts written for the most part by Frank Williams, an early resident of Southern Nevada. The collection includes Williams' autobiography as well as histories of Goodsprings, Potosi Mine, Mesquite Valley, and the Yellow Pine Mining districts. Finally, this collection contains reports and material reflecting Frank Williams' two terms as University Regent (1909-1912 and 1923-1942) at the University of Nevada, Reno, and his four terms in the Nevada State Assembly.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Decision Support Records

Identifier
UA-00044
Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Decision Support Records (approximately 1960-2006) consist primarily of financial documents, correspondence, projections, budgets, and audit reports pertaining to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Board of Regents, the UNLV Faculty Senate, and the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN). The collection also includes information relating to accreditation, affirmative action, gender equality, and other initiatives at UNLV. This collection contains materials created by the Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis, which later became part of the Office of Decision Support.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 25th commencement program

Date
1988-05-22
Description

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

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