Abstract
The UNLV Athletics Programs and Memorabilia Collection (1974-2002) is comprised of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) athletics publications, team yearbooks, and game day programs for UNLV football and men's basketball teams. The majority of the collection documents the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team during the 1980s and 1990s. Other materials include Big West Conference programs and UNLV athletics memorabilia such as a pom-pom, football foundation member stadium seat cushion, plastic megaphone, and mug.
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The UNLV Athletics Programs and Memorabilia Collection (1974-2002) is comprised of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) athletics publications, team yearbooks, and game day programs for UNLV football and men's basketball teams. The majority of the collection documents the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team during the 1980s and 1990s. Other materials include Big West Conference programs and UNLV athletics memorabilia such as a pom-pom, football foundation member stadium seat cushion, plastic megaphone, and mug.
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 sport and chronologically.
Preferred Citation
UNLV Athletics Programs and Memorabilia Collection, 1974-2002. UA-00145. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1kb63
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Acquisition Note
Materials were donated by Michelle Probst in 2023; accession number 2023-087. Additional items were donated in 2024 by Rick Darnold; accession number 2024-081. An additional item was transferred from UNLV Integrated Marketing and Branding Division in 2024; accession number 2024-088.
Processing Note
In 2023, Tammi Kim accessioned the collection. In 2023, Ray Arumburo and Sarah Jones organized the material, created the inventory, and updated the finding aid in ArchivesSpace. In 2024, Sarah Jones added the 2024 additions.
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Acquired by Su Kim Chung, curator, as part of UNLV Special Collections and Archives holdings on university history. The original acquisition included 0.5 linear feet of unrelated magazines that were removed and recycled in 2023. The 2024 accession was acquired by Sarah Quigley, Director. This accession included a signed helmet, sports jacket, signed basketball, and large blue banner that were deaccessioned and given to Rickey McCurry (VP of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement).