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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of the President Records (UA-00025)

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of the President Records is comprised of documents used in daily matters of the Office of the President from approximately 1950 to 2007. The records in the collection document the expansion of the UNLV campus, and the academic and athletics programs offered by the university.

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Date

1950 to 2007
bulk 1950 to 1993

Extent

227.34 Cubic Feet (193 boxes and 4 oversized boxes)
196.34 Linear Feet

Related People/Corporations

Scope and Contents Note

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of the President Records (approximately 1950-2007) detail the activities of administrative offices, colleges, departments, faculty, alumni, and students of the university. The records consists of correspondence with departments and organizations within the university as well as external organizations such as the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Correspondence with governmental agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, the United States Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are also contained within the records. The records include financial documents, such as budget proposals and reports, salary proposals and reports, expense reports, donation and gift receipts, and financial ledgers. The records also include both program and physical expansion plans for the university as well as photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, statistical reports, and student surveys.

Access Note

These records are unprocessed. Records in the University Archives are open to university officials, but are closed to public access until the records have been reviewed for protected information. Protected information includes: personally identifiable information, personal health information, student records, records regarding disciplinary procedures, records that compromise security or operations, legal communications, and legal work product. Inquiries for specific information will be considered by archival staff on a case-by-case basis.

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 remain in original order.

Biographical / Historical Note

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of the President has historically overseen campus developments, changes in curriculum, management of staff and faculty, and financial decisions. The Office of the President has also been responsible for maintaining meeting files and agendas of official duties, as well as maintaining local and regional public relations. Subordinate only to the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, the Office of the President consists of the university president and their cabinet.

Sources:

Moehring, Eugene P. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas: A History. Reno: University of Nevada Press, 2007.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Office of the President. Last modified 2019. https://www.unlv.edu/president.

1951-1957
James Dickinson, Campus Leader
1957-1964
William D. Carlson, Dean
1965-1968
Donald C. Moyer, First President
1969-1973
Roman J. Zorn, Second President
1973-1978
Donald H. Baepler, Third President
1978-1979
Brock Dixon, Acting President
1979-1984
Leonard E. Goodall, Fourth President
1984-1994
Robert C. Maxson, Fifth President
1994-1995
Kenny C. Guinn, Sixth President
1995-2006
Carol C. Harter, Seventh President
2006-2009
David B. Ashley, Eighth President
2009-2014
Neal J. Smatresk, Ninth President
2014-2015
Donald D. Snyder, Acting President
2015-2018
Len Jessup, Tenth President
2018-2020
Marta Meana, Acting President
2020-current
Keith E. Whitfield, Eleventh President

Preferred Citation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of the President Records, approximately 1950-2007. UA-00025. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were periodically transferred to the University Archives; accession numbers AC 61, AC 62, AC 84, AC 76, AC 34, AC 59, AC 63, AC 84, AC 99, 1986-077, AC 104, AC 90, AC 92, 2007-013, 2007-17.

Processing Note

These records are unprocessed. A summary of materials was created by Mary Anilao and Joseph Puentes in 2019. To prepare the summary, the described materials were reviewed to create a contents list, estimate dates, and identify materials types. No other work has been performed on the materials.

Resource Type

Records

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NVLN::UA00025

Storage Location

These materials are stored in off-site storage facility. Advanced notice is required to access these materials.

Finding Aid Description Rules

Describing Archives: A Content Standard
English