The first commencement for Nevada Southern University (NSU). Pictured here include Governor Grant Sawyer; Dr. William Carlson, first dean of Nevada Southern; and Jon Cobain, President of the Class of 1964. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "N.S. 1st Commencement 6/3/64. Governer Sawyer congratulating William D. Carson, first dean and administrative head of Nevada Southern, upon being presented a plague of appreciation from the Class of 1964. Jon Cobain, President of the Class of 1964 on the right." Group Creators credit goes to Photo/Rama.

Robert Griffith receives the distinguished Nevadan award at Nevada Southern University first commencement ceremony. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "University of Nevada, Las Vegas preparting to award distinguished Nevadan to Robert Griffith, pioneer Las Vegas resedint with assistance from (end of sentence)."

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "NSU 1st commencement, 6/3/64; Dominic Daileda, Centennial Medallion Award winner, signing the "Book of the Oath" at the reception held for the graduates." Group Creators credit goes to Photo/Rama.

A portrait of Edward Brahams, Director of the Musical Arts Workshop and the University Singers, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

Typed description provided on back of image: ""NSU 1st Commencement, 6/3/64. Mrs. Marian E. Cahlan, Class of 1895, University Of Nevada Normal School, oldest living graduate in Nevada (Las Vegas) being welcomed by President Armstrong at reception following commencement. L-R: Dr. Louis Lombardi, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Regents; Mrs. Cahlan; John Cahlan (her son), President Armstrong.""

Typed description provided on back of image: "NSU 1st Commencement, 6/3/64. Mrs. Marian E. Cahlan, Class of 1895, University Of Nevada Normal School, oldest living graduate in Nevada (Las Vegas) being welcomed by President Armstrong at reception following commencement. L-R: Dr. Louis Lombardi, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Regents; Mrs. Cahlan; John Cahlan (her son), President Armstrong."

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "1966 Commencement NSU 6/13/66. Instructional Innovations Committee. L to R : Chancellor Dean E. McHenry, Uni. Of Calif. at Santa Cruz (with paper); Chancellor Donald E. Moyer, NSU; Paul E. Burns, Instr. in History; Robert E. Willard, Ass't. Prof. of Business Admin.; Dean Jerry Crawford, NSU."