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UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files (MS-01049)

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files (approximately 1837-2023) contains newspaper clippings, ephemera, correspondence, and other relevant biographical information on prominent figures in Southern Nevada history and many individuals and families found in UNLV Special Collections and Archives archival collections.

Finding Aid PDF
Date
1837 to 2023
Extent
30.87 Cubic Feet (2 filing cabinets)
3.00 Linear Feet
Scope and Contents Note

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files (approximately 1837-2023) contains newspaper clippings, ephemera, correspondence, and other relevant biographical information on prominent figures in Southern Nevada history and many individuals and families found in UNLV Special Collections and Archives archival collections.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

This material is made available to facilitate private study, scholarship, or research. Material in this collection may be protected by copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity rights, or other interests not owned by UNLV. Users are responsible for determining whether permissions are necessary from rights owners for any intended use and for obtaining all required permissions. Please contact UNLV Special Collections and Archives (special.collections@unlv.edu) for additional information.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically.

Preferred Citation

UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files, approximately 1837-2023. MS-01049. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1dx7s

Acquisition Note

Materials were periodically by the University Libraries Special Collections and Archives; accession numbers 2021-014 and 2023-078.

Processing Note

In 2021, Ariana Revis and Solyana Belay created an electronic inventory of the materials and Sarah Jones entered the data into ArchivesSpace. In 2023, Tammi Kim processed the 2023 addition and updated the finding aid. In 2026, Landon Paljusaj processed the 2026 addition and updated the finding aid.

Resource Type
Collection
Collection Type
EAD ID
US::NvLN::MS01049
Finding Aid Description Rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
English