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Aaron Mayes Photographs

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The Aaron Mayes Photographs (approximately 1990-2003) consist of photographic negatives, positives, slides, born-digital files, and prints created for clients and publications by local Las Vegas photographer Aaron Mayes. A significant portion of this material was created while Mayes was employed at the Las Vegas Sun. Mayes also freelanced for the Greenspun Media Group publications, such as Scope magazine, Vegas Golfer, and Las Vegas Life which are also represented in this collection.

Naoko Takemaru Professional Papers

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The Naoko Takemaru Professional Papers (approximately 2012-2023) consist of digital files that remained on Dr. Takemaru's work computer after her death on December 6, 2023. The digital files primarily document the teaching and scholarship of Dr. Naoko Takemaru, including syllabi, handouts, assignments, and an early draft of the monograph she was working on at the time of her death. Also included are flyers and documents for campus and local events related to organizations Takemaru was involved with, such as Japanese Culture Days and the UNLV Women's Council.

Sharon K. Schafer Mojave Desert Wildlands Artwork

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The Sharon K. Schafer Mojave Desert Wildlands Artwork (2000-2026) consists of digital scans of fine art drawings; sketches done in watercolor, ink or graphite; student activity journals; interpretive signage; Visitor Center exhibits; photographs; and other environmental education materials created by artist Sharon K. Schafer. Most of the files pertain to the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the Mojave Desert Region of California, Nevada, and Arizona, with an emphasis on the Mojave Desert of Southern Nevada.

William Simons Mills Papers

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The William Simons Mills Papers (approximately 1880-1890) consist of correspondence written by mine executive William Simons Mills to his wife and daughter, albumen photographic prints, and postal envelopes with cancellation stamps. Mills was the superintendent of the Southwestern Mining Company in Eldorado Canyon, Clark County, Nevada, and his letters and photographs document life and experiences in the mining camp. The envelopes document postal history in a remote mining camp in the late 19th century.

Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas Records

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The Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas Records (approximately 1976-2025) consists of correspondence, news articles, and project information related to the club's water conservation efforts around the Las Vegas Valley. The two main projects are the Water Saving Landscaping Demonstration Park opened in 1982, and then the Club's project with the Springs Preserve in 2007. The collection also includes club member lists, the historyof the club, and election reports, a photograph album and scrapbook, and programs for various club events.

Vicki Higgins Cannabis Advocacy Papers

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The Vicki Higgins Cannabis Advocacy Papers (approximately 2000-2020) consist of correspondence, research notes, legislative documents, news articles, pamphlets, promotional materials, and publications relating to the regulation and legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational use in Nevada. The collection also includes materials gathered at cannabis industry conventions.

Denise Garon Miller Papers

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The Denise Garon Miller Papers (1947-1997) consist of written essays, letters, and poems by Las Vegas dancer Denise Garon Miller. The writings are mostly personal in nature, but there are also letters to Las Vegas newspapers and an essay about the local musician's union.

Bruce Trent and Morrissey Family Papers

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The Bruce Trent and Morrissey Family Papers (1957-2018) consist of materials documenting the career of Las Vegas Recreation Department Superintendent Bruce Trent and the family of Patricia Trent and Michael Morrissey. The collection contains a newspaper clipping, resume, and narrative of Bruce Trent's life and career, and articles, fliers, and event programs related to the Morrissey family's business and philanthropic work in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery Records [UNPROCESSED]

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This collection is unprocessed. See Access Note for more information. The Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery Records [UNPROCESSED] (1975-2019) consist of exhibition files, correspondence, exhibit catalogs, gallery publicity, artwork loan documents, artist biographies, and installation photographs of shows produced at the gallery, as part of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Fine Arts. Exhibitions include undergraduate and graduate student artists, faculty artists, and extend to regional, national, and international artists.

Sal Angelica Scrapbooks

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The Sal Angelica Scrapbooks (1959-2021) are comprised of 23 scrapbooks created by dancer Sal Angelica that document his career performing in a variety of shows in Las Vegas, Nevada, New York, and California, as well as touring performances throughout the United States and internationally. The scrapbooks are labeled and contain photographs, newspaper clippings, show programs, contracts, and correspondence such as telegrams of congratulations, greeting cards, and printed emails. The photographs include publicity photos, backstage and personal snapshots, and action shots of performances.

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