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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation Records (UA-00079)

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Foundation Records (1981-2013) primarily contain photographs, slides, negatives, and proof sheets from Foundation events, fundraisers, and projects. The collection also contains VHS copies of interviews and newscasts pertaining to the UNLV Foundation, annual dinner programs and invitations, and various publications created by the Foundation. The UNLV Foundation is located on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, Nevada and is a nonprofit organization that seeks and manages gifts to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Finding Aid PDF

Date

1981 to 2013

Extent

4.35 Cubic Feet (8 boxes)
3.96 Linear Feet

Related People/Corporations

Scope and Contents Note

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Foundation Records (1981-2013) primarily contain photographs, slides, negatives, and proof sheets from Foundation events, fundraisers, and projects. The collection also contains VHS copies of interviews and newscasts pertaining to the UNLV Foundation, annual dinner programs and invitations, and various publications created by the Foundation. The UNLV Foundation is located on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, Nevada and is a nonprofit organization that seeks and manages gifts to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Within the collection there are photographs of notable people including Carol C. Harter, UNLV’s seventh President (1995-2006); Madeleine Albright, first female United States Secretary of State; Barbara Bush, First Lady of the United States; and Colin Powell, 65th United States Secretary of State.

Access Note

Collection is open for research. Where use copies do not exist, production of use copies is required before access will be granted; this may delay research requests. Advanced notice is required.

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 topically and chronologically.

Biographical / Historical Note

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation was founded in November of 1981 to help coordinate private giving for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The organization obtains and administers gifts and financial resources from private sources to help benefit university programs. In addition, the organization provides funding for scholarships, research facilities, equipment, and other enhancements beneficial to the university. The UNLV Foundation consists of a volunteer Board of Trustees who work with the president of UNLV regarding private funding opportunities. The UNLV Foundation has been instrumental in obtaining funding for the construction of several campus buildings including the Eller Media Softball Stadium and Fertitta Football Complex.

Sources:

UNLV Foundation. “FAQs.” Accessed August 23, 2018. https://www.unlv.edu/foundation/faq

UNLV Foundation. “Giving Matters.” Summer 2017. Accessed August 23, 2018. https://www.unlv.edu/sites/default/files/page_files/27/Giving-Matters-Summer-2017-Final1.pdf

UNLV Rebels. “Eller Media Stadium.” June 7, 2001. Accessed August 23, 2018. https://unlvrebels.com/news/2001/6/7/Eller_Media_Stadium.aspx.

Preferred Citation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation Records, 1981-2013. UA-00079. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were donated by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation; accession numbers 2017-086 and 2017-122.

Processing Note

In 2018, as part of an archival backlog elimination project, Christina Lamoureux rehoused and arranged the materials, wrote the finding aid, and entered the data into ArchivesSpace.

Resource Type

Records

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NvLN::UA00079

Storage Location

Some materials are stored in the Lied Automated Storage and Retrieval Unit (LASR). Advanced notice may be required to access these materials.

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