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Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection

Identifier

MS-00251

Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Collection documents the social and political activities of Las Vegas, Nevada's LGBTQ community from 1955 to 2020. The collection includes hundreds of newspaper articles about LGBTQ issues, ranging from AIDS to Nevada legislation. The collection also documents the presence of the LGBTQ community in Las Vegas, including material from gay bars, nightclubs, social clubs, advocacy and political organizations, entertainers, and student groups. Previously known as the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Collection.

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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Photograph of businesses on the Nevada Highway, downtown Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

View from the intersection of Avenue B and Nevada Highway, Boulder City. Boulder City Drugs, Reservation Grill, Nava-Hopi Indian Store, Green Hut Cafe are seen. Automobiles are parked in street.

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Aid for AIDS of Nevada "Demand Safer Sex Now" Club postcard

Date

1999-05-28

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.

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Aid for AIDS of Nevada 2009 AIDS Walk registration form with button

Date

2009-04-22

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.

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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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George Mortimer Photograph Album of Searchlight, Nevada

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1910 (year approximate)

Description

The George Mortimer Photograph Album of Searchlight, Nevada dates between approximately 1900 and 1910, and contains black-and-white photographic prints illustrating various scenes and individuals in Searchlight, Nevada. Some images are captioned with initials or brief names.

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Photographic slide of Nevada State Museum, Carson City, Nevada, October 12, 1958

Date

1958-10-12

Description

Written on the slide: "Nevada State Museum. New wing under construction."

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Photograph of Nevada Club Saloon and Moapa Produce Company storefronts, Nevada, circa 1920s

Date

1920 to 1929

Description

Nevada Club Saloon and Moapa Produce Company. (c. 1920-1930)

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Slide of people outside of the Nevada State Governor's Mansion, Carson City, Nevada, June 1985

Date

1985-06

Description

People passing and working outside of the Nevada State Governor's Mansion, Carson City, Nevada. A school bus is parked on the street in front of the mansion. Site Name: Nevada Governor's Mansion (Carson City, Nevada)

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