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Brochure, Nevada Southern University, circa 1955

Date

1955 (year approximate)

Description

Brochure sent out to the Southern Nevada community soliciting donations to fund the establishment of Southern Nevada University in Las Vegas. The brochure mentions that donors' names will be included in the Southern Nevada University Book of Donors (please see uac000741).

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Slide of University of Nevada, Las Vegas President Robert Maxson, 1986

Date

1986

Description

University of Nevada, Las Vegas President Robert Maxson in his office.

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Sheilagh Brooks Collection on Nevada Historical Sites and Museums

Identifier

MS-00280

Abstract

The Sheilagh Brooks Collection on Nevada Historical Sites and Museums dates from 1977 to 1983. It contains materials including budgets, planning proposals, agenda, and minutes related to the Nevada State Museum, including proposals to build a state museum in Southern Nevada. The collection also contains National Register of Historic Places nomination forms for sites throughout Nevada.

Archival Collection

John G. (Jack) Fogliani Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00136

Abstract

The John G. (Jack) Fogliani Photograph Collection is comprised of two black-and-white photographic reprints created between approximately 1971 and 2004 of the natural landscape of Eagle Valley, Nevada. The original photographs were taken between approximately 1900 and 1920.

Archival Collection

Postcard of aerial view of Tonopha, Nevada, 1932

Date

1932

Description

A picture postcard showing an aerial view of Tonopah, Nevada. Caption: "Entering Tonopah, Nev. via Nevada Air Line plane. #44."

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Slide of Eldorado Casino, Henderson, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Eldorado Casino located at 140 South Water Street Henderson, Nevada. Originally the Wheel Casino, the Eldorado Casino was opened in 1962 and is now owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation.

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Letter and envelope from John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1891-06-27

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

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Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation

Identifier

MS-00571

Abstract

The Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation (1989-1995) consist of the papers of Lois Sagel, an environmentalist and advocate for the preservation of Nevada’s wilderness. The collection primarily documents the campaigns surrounding the efforts to expand Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (1994) as well as to designate the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (1993). Additionally, it contains information on minor land exchanges and the Question 5/S.B. 189 bond issue to fund state parks (considered in 1989 and 1990). Most of the collection is comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, memoranda, photographs, and photo slides.

Archival Collection

Aerial photograph of Boulder City, Nevada, 1933

Date

1933

Description

An aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada.

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Postcard of an atomic explosion, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Photograph of an atomic explosion at Frenchman's Flat which is located in the Nevada National Security Site. It is just south of Yucca Flat, in Southern Nevada.

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