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James Cashman Jr. oral history interview

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Oral history interview with James Cashman Jr. conducted by A. D. Hopkins on August 13, 1998 for the Las Vegas Review-Journal First 100 Oral History Project. In this interview, Cashman discusses his father, James Cashman Sr., moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from Searchlight, Nevada for more opportunities. Cashman goes on to talk about his childhood and his relationship with his father. Finally, Cashman describes his father working on the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam).

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History Records

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The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History Records (1939-2003) detail the creation of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History in Las Vegas, Nevada founded by Richard H. Brooks, a professor of anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The records are comprised primarily of correspondence between Brooks and members of the Southwestern Anthropological Association (SWAA), the Society for California Archaeology (SCA), and the meetings and exhibitions of the Nevada State Museum.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Graduate Student Association Photographs

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Graduate Student Association Photographs consist of photographs documenting the Graduate Student Association's elections, activities, and events from approximately 1980 to 1983. The collection includes color prints and polaroid photographs from art auctions, award ceremonies, picnic activities, and holiday events.

Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center Architectural Records

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The Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center Architectural Records (1998-1999) contain architectural drawing sets for the Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center's design and construction. Located on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, the Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center provides professional and liberal arts education to students seeking a career in the study and creation of music. The school enrolls more than 400 music majors and attracts students throughout America and internationally.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Human Performance Development Photographs

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Human Performance Development Photographs is comprised of photographs of students and faculty at various events at UNLV's campus from approximately 1995. Some of the photographs show students and faculty at work conducting research or in the classroom. These photographs were used to create promotional and marketing materials for the college.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Parking and Traffic Control Committee Records

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) University Parking and Traffic Control Committee Records (1969-1992) contain meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, parking regulations, and newsletters. The UNLV Parking and Traffic Control Committee reviewed various policies and regulations for UNLV parking facilities and made recommendations for parking lot and traffic flow changes, as well as parking fines and permit fees.

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