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UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files (MS-01049)

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files (approximately 1837-2023) contains newspaper clippings, ephemera, correspondence, and other relevant biographical information on prominent figures in Southern Nevada history and many individuals and families found in UNLV Special Collections and Archives archival collections.

Finding Aid PDF

Date

1837 to 2023

Extent

30.87 Cubic Feet (2 filing cabinets)
3.00 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents Note

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files (approximately 1837-2023) contains newspaper clippings, ephemera, correspondence, and other relevant biographical information on prominent figures in Southern Nevada history and many individuals and families found in UNLV Special Collections and Archives archival collections.

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 alphabetically.

Preferred Citation

UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files, approximately 1837-2023. MS-01049. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were periodically by the University Libraries Special Collections and Archives; accession numbers 2021-014 and 2023-078.

Processing Note

In 2021, Ariana Revis and Solyana Belay created an electronic inventory of the materials and Sarah Jones entered the data into ArchivesSpace. In 2023, Tammi Kim processed the 2023 addition and updated the finding aid.

Resource Type

Collection

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NvLN::MS01049

Finding Aid Description Rules

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