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Pueblo Grande de Nevada Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00143

Abstract

The Pueblo Grande de Nevada Photograph Collection (approximately 1920-1980) contains black-and-white photographic prints, negatives, and slides depicting archaeological sites located in Overton, Moapa, Valley of Fire, Red Rock, Pyramid Lake, Kane Springs, Virgin River, the “Lost City,” and Lake Mead, Nevada. Images display the different stages of digging during the archaeological excavation of Pueblo Grande de Nevada. Also included are images showcasing artifacts uncovered during the excavations, the Saint Thomas, Nevada and the flooding of archaeological sites after the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam.

Archival Collection

Jean Ford Papers

Identifier

MS-00025

Abstract

The Jean Ford Papers (1958-1996) include political documents, campaign materials for Jean Ford's political campaigns, and materials pertaining to campaign issues such as health services, general improvement districts, and parks and recreation. There is extensive material on Red Rock National Conservation Area, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the National Issues Forum. Women's issues cover the years 1964-1981 and contain information relating to the League of Women Voters, Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and International Women's Year (IWY), as well as Anti-ERA and Anti-IWY materials.

Archival Collection

Miller, Chris

Chris Miller is an anthropologist and a conservationist who worked at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area under the authority of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from 1984 to 1998. Miller graduated from Colorado State University in 1979 with a degree in history. In 1987, Miller enrolled at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and graduated in 1992 with a master’s degree in anthropology. As of 2020, Miller continues to work for the BLM in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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Chris Giunchigliani Political Papers

Identifier

MS-01035

Abstract

The Chris Giunchigliani Political Papers (1986-2019) document Giunchigliani's career as a member of the Nevada Assembly as well as her involvement as a Clark County Commissioner. The majority of the collection is a "newspaper and document archive" which consists of media articles and newspaper clippings collected by Giunchigliani's office that mention Giunchigliani throughout her political career. The collection also includes campaign materials such as mailers and photographs. Interviews Giunchigliani did with local news networks in Las Vegas, Nevada as well as televised campaign advertisements for the Clark County Commission election are represented in the collection. Other materials include legislative research files for bills on gypsum reclamation, development near Red Rock Canyon, education reform, and funding to build an NFL stadium in Las Vegas. The collection also includes a certificate of commendation from Senator Harry Reid and thank you cards from schoolchildren.

Archival Collection

Album 2: travel and commercially produced photographs of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming: photographic prints, image 015

Description

From the Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Photograph Albums (PH-00222) -- Album 2 -- Four images. Image one is an unidentified bridge somewhere in Yellowstone National Park. Image two is of the Great Fall from Red Rock. Image three depicts the Grand Canyon from Artist Point. Image four is of Upper Fall.

Dorothea Overleese oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01421

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothea Overleese conducted by on February 13, 2005 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Overleese discusses

Archival Collection

Cars on Desert Foothills Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-08-23

Description

A bus and truck travel on Desert Foothills Drive near West Sahara Avenue. The road tracks northwest as it changes names from West Sahara Avenue to Desert Foothills Drive in the Red Rock Country Club area.

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