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UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files (MS-00916)

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files is a collection of materials that date between approximately 1900 and 2019. The collection mainly consists of materials relating to conferences and expositions, gaming research files, and gaming technology and equipment catalogs. The conference and exposition materials include registration books, pamphlets, and printouts. The gaming research contains annual reports from different casinos and universities, as well as newspaper clippings and website printouts. The subject files are organized by state or international location, and contain clippings, printouts, and pamphlets related to different aspects of gaming. Gaming technology companies, software, and equipment catalogs are also found within the collection. The collection also contains DVDs, tapes, and several books on gaming practices as well as newspaper clippings, brochures, and documents related to problem gambling.

Finding Aid PDF

Date

1900 to 2019

Extent

31.11 Cubic Feet (47 boxes, 1 oversized box)
26.81 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents Note

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files is a collection of materials that date between approximately 1900 and 2019. The collection mainly consists of materials relating to conferences and expositions, gaming research files, and gaming technology and equipment catalogs. The conference and exposition materials include registration books, pamphlets, and printouts. The gaming research contains annual reports from different casinos and universities, as well as newspaper clippings and website printouts. The subject files are organized by state or international location, and contain clippings, printouts, and pamphlets related to different aspects of gaming. Gaming technology companies, software, and equipment catalogs are also found within the collection. The collection also contains DVDs, tapes, and several books on gaming practices as well as newspaper clippings, brochures, and documents related to problem gambling.

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 topic.

Related Collections

The following resources may provide additional information related to the materials in this collection:

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Artifacts and Ephemera, approximately 1863-2012. MS-00110. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Industry Promotional Materials and Reports, 1946-2019. MS-00997. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics, approximately 18370-1999. MS-00626. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Preferred Citation

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files, approximately 1900-2019. MS-00916. Special Collection and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were periodically collected by the University Libraries Special Collections and Archives; accession number 2019-017.

Processing Note

In 2020, Christen Tranate rehoused the materials, wrote the finding aid, and entered the data into ArchivesSpace.

Resource Type

Collection

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NvLN::MS00916

Finding Aid Description Rules

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