Abstract
The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Las Vegas Records (1998-2022) contain materials related to AIGA Las Vegas Chapter including board meeting agendas and minutes, financial records, and annual reports. The majority of the collection consists of annual design competition materials (referred to as "Peep Shows" until 2003 when it changed to "Work Shows"), which include invitations, marketing material, and program books. Also contained in the collection are event posters, national design competition materials, and AIGA annual design books and journals. The majority of the collection focuses on AIGA Las Vegas events.
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The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Las Vegas Records (1998-2022) contain materials related to AIGA Las Vegas Chapter including board meeting agendas and minutes, financial records, and annual reports. The majority of the collection consists of annual design competition materials (referred to as "Peep Shows" until 2003 when it changed to "Work Shows"), which include invitations, marketing material, and program books. Also contained in the collection are event posters, national design competition materials, AIGA annual design books and journals, and a proclamation from Mayor Carolyn Goodman declaring May 20, 2022 "AIGA Las Vegas Day." The majority of the collection focuses on AIGA Las Vegas events.
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 chronologically.
Biographical / Historical Note
American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA) Las Vegas was started in 1996 and officially founded in 1997. The chapter supports designers and creative entities in Las Vegas region by organizing events such as lectures, competitions, and social events. AIGA Las Vegas provides education, support, and networking assistance to both professionals and students. The main AGIA was founded in 1914, and remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design. It is now known as "AGIA, the professional association for design."
Source:
"About Us - Mission," AIGA Las Vegas. Accessed October 6, 2022. https://lasvegas.aiga.org/about-us/mission/
Preferred Citation
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Las Vegas Records, 1998-2022. MS-01107. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1s779
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Acquisition Note
Materials were donated in 2022 by Don McElhattan; accession number 2022-076.
Processing Note
In 2022, Sarah Jones sorted the materials, weeded out duplicates, foldered materials, and created the finding aid in ArchivesSpace.
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Appraisal Note
Acquired by Visual Materials Curator, Aaron Mayes, as part of UNLV Special Collections and Archives visual material holdings. The original acquisition contained 7.42 linear feet of duplicate materials that were removed and returned to the donor.