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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jean Nidetch Care Center Records (UA-00062)

Abstract

The UNLV Jean Nidetch Care Center Records (approximately 1990-2019) are comprised of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Jean Nidetch Care Center (formerly the Jean Nidetch Women's Care Center) brochures, committee minutes, and planning strategies from 1990 to 2008. The materials also include internal JNCC information such as Advisory Council meeting minutes, reports, and the UNLV Ad Hoc Committee on the State of Women. Additional materials include photographs of JNCC events from the 1990s through the 2010s.

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Date

1990 to 2019

Extent

1.57 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)
1.37 Linear Feet

Related People/Corporations

Scope and Contents Note

The UNLV Jean Nidetch Care Center Records (approximately 1990-2019) are comprised of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Jean Nidetch Care Center (formerly the Jean Nidetch Women's Care Center) brochures, committee minutes, and planning strategies from 1990 to 2008. The records focus on events held by the JNCC including scholarship ceremonies and receptions, "Take Back The Night", community job fairs, lecture programs, and informational sessions. The materials also include internal JNCC information such as Advisory Council meeting minutes, reports, and the UNLV Ad Hoc Committee on the State of Women. Additional materials include photographs of JNCC events from the 1990s through the 2010s. The records highlight events held by the JNCC as well as their advocacy for students and campus involvement.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by format.

Biographical / Historical Note

The Jean Nidetch Care Center (JNCC) is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all genders through programming, services, and advocacy for the UNLV community. Formerly known as the Jean Nidetch Women's Center, the JNCC plans and promotes special events related to sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and parenting issues to help educate the UNLV community on how to put an end to these issues.

Preferred Citation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jean Nidetch Care Center Records, approximately 990-2019. UA-00062. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f19319

Acquisition Note

Materials were transferred to the University Archives in 2016 and 2024 by the Jean Nidetch Care Center; accession numbers 2016-055 and 2024-020.

Processing Note

A rough inventory of the accession was created by Maggie Bukowski in 2017. To prepare the inventory, the described materials were reviewed to create a contents list, estimate dates, and identify material types. No other work has been performed on the materials. In 2024, Sarah Jones accessioned two additional boxes and added them to the inventory.

Resource Type

Records

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NVLN::UA00062

Finding Aid Description Rules

Describing Archives: A Content Standard
English