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Postcard of the Exchange Club in Beatty, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1940 to 1943

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series III. Beatty, Nevada -- Subseries III.G. Reidhead Family

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Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00033

Abstract

The Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection contains photographs of Nevada from 1873 to 1951. The photographs primarily depict the towns of Pioche, Candelaria, and Tonopah in the early-twentieth century. The photographs also depict Nevada Governor Emmett D. Boyle and U.S. Senators William M. Stewart and Key Pittman. The collection contains two images related to the Women's Suffrage movement, including Governor Boyle signing a resolution in favor of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Anne Martin's campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1918. Lastly, the photographs also depict mining operations in Bullionville and Candelaria.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 23rd commencement program

Date

1986-05-25

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Nevada Southern University Department of Political Science Records

Identifier

UA-00017

Abstract

The Nevada Southern University Department of Political Science Records (1966-1968) is comprised of departmental meeting minutes, course syllabi, and promotional flyers for summer sessions. The collection also contains marketing materials, event planning documents, and correspondence relating to the Four-State Labor Relations seminar that took place in 1968.

Archival Collection

Brochure for American Nevada Company, circa 2005

Date

2005

Archival Collection

Description

The brochure describes the history of American Nevada Company, a real estate development firm. The company is based in Henderson, Nevada, and specializes in master planned communities and commercial real estate development.

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Topographic map of the Las Vegas Valley area, 1959

Date

1959

Description

Scale 1:250,000 ; Transverse Mercator proj. (W 116°--W 114°/N 37°--N 36°) ; 1 map : col. ; 45 x 72 cm ; Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour interval 200 feet ; Margin title ; "Compiled in 1955 by photogrammetric methods by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and from Nevada 1:48,000 and 1:62,500, USGS, 1952-54, and Nevada 1:50,000, CE, 1952. Planimetric detail revised by photo-planimetric methods. Horizontal and vertical control by USGS, USC& GS, and CE. Photography field annotated 1954. Road data 1954." ; Shows townships and ranges ; Gives 1955 declination from true north ; Includes location diagram, reliability diagram, and sectionalized township map ; Filing title: Las Vegas, Nevada; Arizona; California ; Interior--Geological Survey

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Wild horses at the Nevada Test Site: photographic print

Date

1945-19-82

Description

Small herds of wild horses roam the higher elevations of the Nevada Test Site.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty, Staff, and Student Directories

Identifier

UA-00117

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Faculty, Staff, and Student Directories (1960-2009) contain published directories for UNLV students, staff, and faculty. Directories contain contact information for individuals and departments on the UNLV campus.

Archival Collection

Large banner held by protesters at Nevada Test Site, Nevada: photographic slide

Date

1987-04

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Large banner text: “Stop Nuclear Testing; Peace to All Earth’s Children.” Demonstration at Nevada Test Site

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Postcard of Nevada, 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

Greetings from Nevada, color postcard for business promotion. Reads "No Retail Sales Tax, No Corporation Tax, No State Income Tax, No Inheritance Tax, No Thumb Tax, The One Sound State." Copyright Curt Teich & Co., Inc.

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