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UNLV Libraries Collection of Prints, Lithographs, and Illustrations (MS-01058)

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Prints, Lithographs, and Illustrations (approximately 1840-1950) contains visual artwork depicting Native Americans, white settlers, and various railroad and mining activities in the American West during the 19th century. The collection also contains artwork depicting various games, the act of gambling, and advertisements. Materials include prints, illustrations, lithographs, and newspaper clippings.

Finding Aid PDF

Date

1840 to 1950

Extent

2.65 Cubic Feet (3 oversized boxes)
4.77 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents Note

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Prints, Lithographs, and Illustrations (approximately 1840-1950) contains visual artwork depicting Native Americans, white settlers, and various railroad and mining activities in the American West during the 19th century. The collection also contains artwork depicting various games, the act of gambling, and advertisements. Materials include prints, illustrations, lithographs, and newspaper clippings. Subjects represented include the Union Pacific Railroad, Colorado River expeditions, United States Geological Survey material surveys, and illustrations from Harper's and Illustrated London News.

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 organized by general topic.

Preferred Citation

UNLV Libraries Collection of Prints, Lithographs, and Illustrations, approximately 1840-1950 . MS-01058. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were periodically collected by UNLV Libraries Special Collections and Archives; accession number 2021-081.

Processing Note

In 2021, Sarah Jones processed the collection and created the finding aid in ArchivesSpace.

Resource Type

Papers

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NVLN::MS01058

Finding Aid Description Rules

Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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