Abstract
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Anniversaries Event Records (1982 to 2008) are comprised of memorabilia, event planning files, promotional material, and publications that celebrate the university's 25th anniversary in 1982; the 40th anniversary in 1997; and the 50th anniversary in 2007.
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Anniversaries Event Records (1982 to 2008) document the planning and celebration of the university's 25th (1982), 40th (1997), and 50th (2007) anniversaries. The collection primarily includes event planning files for the 50th anniversary such as scripts for speeches and addresses; schedules, agendas, and meeting minutes; seating arrangements; and guest lists. The collection also contains of promotional materials and artifacts, such as brochures, booklets, t-shirts, and pins. Other artifacts include drinking glasses, a frisbee, and a travel toiletry kit. The collection contains photographs, newspapers, newspaper clippings, and magazines that describe celebrations of UNLV.
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 by type.
Biographical / Historical Note
In 1951, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) started out as a year-to-year extension program for the University of Nevada, Reno in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1954, the Nevada Board of Regents established the program as a southern branch of the University of Nevada; the campus was called the University of Nevada, Southern Regional Division, and was commonly referred to as Nevada Southern University (NSU). After pressure from Las Vegas residents, the Board of Regents purchased land for a campus along Maryland Parkway. Classes for the university were previously held in the auditorium dressing rooms of Las Vegas High School. The first classes were held in 1957 and the first commencement ceremony took place in 1964. In 1969, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas adopted its current name. The university celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1982, its 40th anniversary in 1997, and its 50th anniversary in 2007.
Source:
Moehring, Eugene P.
Preferred Citation
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Anniversaries Event Records, approximately 1982-2008. UA-00097. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Acquisition Note
Materials were received periodically from 1982 to 2008; accession numbers 27, 2017-053, 2017-073.
Processing Note
In 2019, as part of the backlog elimination project, Mary Anilao processed the materials and entered the information into ArchivesSpace.