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Stanley W. Paher Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00066

Abstract

The Stanley W. Paher Photograph Collection consists of black-and-white photographic prints and corresponding negatives. Images include scenes from the towns of Goodsprings, Goldfield, and Las Vegas, Nevada. The Goodsprings and Goldfield, Nevada images date to 1926; the Las Vegas images date to 1966.

Archival Collection

Paul May Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00279

Abstract

The Paul May Photograph Collection (1969) consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints. The images primarily depict Nevada Assemblyman Paul May alongside Nevadan senators and congressmen, including Senator Paul Laxalt. Other images are portraits of May.

Archival Collection

Downtown Las Vegas Design Drawings

Identifier

MS-00911

Abstract

The Downtown Las Vegas Design Drawings (approximately 2011-2014) is comprised of seven design drawings created for select businesses located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The drawings are colored on tissue and were created by BUNNYFiSH studio, an architectural firm located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection includes three drawings for a porte-cochère at the D Las Vegas hotel; drawings for the exteriors of the Hydrant Club, Inspire, and HOP Downtown; and an interior drawing for Scullery.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Anniversaries Event Records

Identifier

UA-00097

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Anniversaries Event Records (1982 to 2008) are comprised of memorabilia, event planning files, promotional material, and publications that celebrate the university's 25th anniversary in 1982; the 40th anniversary in 1997; and the 50th anniversary in 2007.

Archival Collection

Arlene Mathews Smith Papers

Identifier

MS-00069

Abstract

The Arlene Mathews Smith Papers are comprised of materials pertaining to the area around Panaca, Nevada, dating from 1917 to 1978, with a bulk of the items from the 1920s. The papers were collected while she lived in Panaca and consist of records and booklets from the 4-H Boys and Girls Club, two copies of the "Lincoln Lantern" dated 1927, and memorabilia.

Archival Collection

Charles Duncan (C. D.) Baker Papers

Identifier

MS-00141

Abstract

The Charles Duncan (C.D.) Baker Papers (1951-1972) consist of clippings, correspondence, and political brochures related to the life and career of Las Vegas, Nevada Mayor Charles Duncan (C.D.) Baker. The collection also contains several scrapbooks of clippings and a mayoral plaque of appreciation from the City of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Gladys Boggs Marshall Papers

Identifier

MS-00149

Abstract

The Gladys Boggs Marshall Papers consist of various artistic works created by Gladys Boggs Marshall, written from 1907 to 1974. The papers include several of her poems, a manuscript draft of an unfinished paper "History and Story of Las Vegas," a scrapbook of family photographs, sheet music, and newspaper clippings.

Archival Collection

Foley, Roger Drummond, 1917-1996

Roger Drummond Foley (1917-1996) was Nevada’s 23rd Attorney General and was nominated to the federal United States District Court, District of Nevada by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. A few of Foley’s famous cases during his tenure included the radiation exposure of the “Baneberry” Nuclear Test and the protection of the Ash Meadows Desert Pupfish in United States v. Francis Leo Cappaert.

Person

Clark, J. Ross (James Ross), 1850-1927

J. Ross (James Ross) Clark (1850-1927) was the leading figure behind the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad which, in 1902, connected Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Clark also had a deep interest in California corporations in Los Angeles, and was a member and supporter of multiple charitable and civic organizations. Some organizations he was a part of included the Masons, the Jonathan Club, the California Club, the Midwick and the Los Angeles Country Club, and the Sierra Madre Club.

Person

Taylor, Richard B. (Richard Blackburn), 1929-2011

Richard "Dick" Blackburn Taylor was a prominent businessman in Las Vegas, Nevada and amateur historian of Southern Nevada. Taylor was born on January 31, 1929 in Quincy, Illinois and grew up in Glendale, California. After graduating high school in 1947, he attended Washington and Lee University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Hawaii. He served in the 4th Infantry Division of the United States Army in Germany during the occupation following WWII. In 1957, he married Charlene Flora Belknap and they had four children.

Person