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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty Publications (UA-00056)

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Faculty Publications (1950-2008) is comprised of reports, scholarly journal articles, and books that were written by UNLV faculty and staff. Publications also include book reviews and conference presentations. Subjects include biology, chemistry, English, and sociology.

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Date

1950 to 2008

Extent

4.64 Cubic Feet (13 boxes)
5.21 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents Note

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Faculty Publications (1950-2008) is comprised of reports, scholarly journal articles, and books that were written by UNLV faculty and staff. Publications also include book reviews and conference presentations. Subjects include biology, chemistry, English, and sociology.

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 website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged primarily in alphabetical order by the faculty member’s name.

Biographical / Historical Note

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was established in 1951 as an extension program of the University of Nevada, Reno. In 1954, the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents established the Southern Regional Division of the University of Nevada, which was colloquially referred to as Nevada Southern University. In 1969, the school was officially renamed the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. UNLV has grown exponentially over the past five decades and is comprised of over a dozen colleges and three professional schools. As of 2020, UNLV has a total enrollment of over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Sources:

"Facts and Stats," About UNLV, accessed April 03, 2020. https://www.unlv.edu/about/facts-stats

"Our History," About UNLV, accessed April 03, 2020. https://www.unlv.edu/about/history

Preferred Citation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty Publications, 1950-2008. UA-00056. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were transferred periodically to the University Archives; accession number 2017-118.

Processing Note

Materials were processed by Mary Anilao and Joseph Puentes in 2020. They reboxed collection materials created an inventory. In 2020, Tammi Kim used the inventory and created a finding aid in ArchivesSpace.

Resource Type

Collection

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NvLN::UA00056

Storage Location

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

Finding Aid Description Rules

Describing Archives: A Content Standard
English