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Letter from May [?], Bunkerville, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada

Date
1891-11-26
Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter and a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of the original letter. Letter does not state May's last name but she seems to be the brother of John M. Bunker.

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"Souvenir of Tonopah, Nevada" with photos from Goldfield, Tonopah, and Searchlight, Nevada: photograph album, image 003

Description
From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- Written on the photograph, "Looking West, Mt. Brougher in Distance".

Slide of a protester near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date
1984
Description
Color image of an activist with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group protesting nuclear testing.

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Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada

Identifier
MS-00536
Abstract

The Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada (1992-2002) consists of documents and ephemera from various gay rights organizations and events in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to documents, fliers, and meeting minutes, the collection houses a box of t-shirts from various gay events and campaigns. The collection is especially focused on issues of Gay Pride organizing.

Archival Collection

David E. James Papers on the Southern Nevada Environment

Identifier
MS-01187
Abstract

The David E. James Papers on the Southern Nevada Environment (approximately 1970-2022) contain reports, scholarship, and research materials related to Southern Nevada environment's air, water, and wastewater treatment quality.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Women's Studies Department Records

Identifier
UA-00018
Abstract

Records are comprised of memoranda, committee minutes, and planning documents from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Women's Studies Department from 1966 to 1993. The records document the inception of both the Women's Center and Women's Studies program at UNLV. The materials from the Women's Center document the efforts of UNLV staff to begin a women's center on campus and efforts to create a Women's Studies program.

Archival Collection

Harrah's marquee sign, Reno, Nevada

Date
2020
Description

View of the marquee sign for Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Reno. The business was closed in early 2020.

219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada, 89501


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Fifth annual Southern Nevada Youth Fair at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date
1973
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). First on left: Tom Weisner; third from left: Myron Leavitt; fifth From left: Oran Gragson; sixth from left: Hank Thornely (others not identified).

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Center Street in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- View of Center Street in Reno, Nevada looking north. Shown is the Hotel Golden.

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