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Jim K. Decker Photographs [UNPROCESSED] (PH-00474)

Abstract

The materials in this collection are unprocessed. Advanced notice is required for access. Please contact Special Collections and Archives for more information. The Jim K. Decker Photographs [UNPROCESSED] (approximately 1983-2011) consist of work by former Las Vegas Review-Journal photographer Jim K. Decker, including 35mm negatives, positives, and slides from his work at the Review-Journal from 1986 to 2011, and his freelance and personal work. Decker’s freelance photographic work consists of photo shoots for various publications and clients and focused on business needs, entertainment, advertising, and events. His personal work consists of a long term project photographing the Red Rock Conservation Area, as well as large format photographic positives from trips to Death Valley and Great Basin National Parks, and other scenic locations in Nevada and Southern Utah.

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Date
1983 to 2011
Extent
4.54 Cubic Feet (7 boxes)
3.79 Linear Feet
Related People/Corporations
Scope and Contents Note

The materials in this collection are unprocessed. Advanced notice is required for access. Please contact Special Collections and Archives for more information. The Jim K. Decker Photographs [UNPROCESSED] (approximately 1983-2011) consist of work by former Las Vegas Review-Journal photographer Jim K. Decker, including 35mm negatives, positives, and slides from his work at the Review-Journal from 1986 to 2011, and his freelance and personal work. Decker’s freelance photographic work consists of photo shoots for various publications and clients and focused on business needs, entertainment, advertising, and events. His personal work consists of a long term project photographing the Red Rock Conservation Area, as well as large format photographic positives from trips to Death Valley and Great Basin National Parks, and other scenic locations in Nevada and Southern Utah.

Access Note

The materials in this collection are unprocessed. Advanced notice is required for access. Please contact Special Collections and Archives for more information.

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 ([email protected]) for additional information.

Preferred Citation

Jim K. Decker Photographs [UNPROCESSED], approximately 1983-2011. PH-00474. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1dj4v

Acquisition Note

Materials were donated in 2026 by Jim K. Decker; accession number 2026-071.

Processing Note

These records are unprocessed. In 2026, Landon Paljusaj accessioned the materials and created a minimal description in ArchivesSpace. No other work has been performed on the materials.

Resource Type
Papers
Collection Type
EAD ID
US::NVLN::PH00474
Appraisal Note

Acquired by Aaron Mayes, Visual Materials Curator, as part of UNLV Special Collections and Archives holdings on the visual history of the Las Vegas Valley. All material that formed the original gift has been retained.

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