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Shar Rednour and Jackie Strano Papers on S.I.R. Productions

Identifier

MS-01077

Abstract

The Shar Rednour and Jackie Strano Papers on S.I.R. Productions (1981-2015) contain the personal and professional papers of Rednour and Strano, two lesbian filmmakers, writers, and activists from the 1990s until the 2010s. The collection contains the personal papers of both Rednour and Strano, including correspondence between the pair before they married in 2006. The collection also contains the professional files of Rednour and Strano in their capacity as creators of SIR (Sex, Indulgence, and Rock and Roll) Video in 1998. Materials include financial documents, correspondence, scripts and editing notes, crew information, publicity photographs, and direct order forms for S.I.R. Productions. In addition to records on SIR Video, the collection also contains a number of sex-positive and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) publications from the LGBTQ scene in San Francisco, California during the 1990s.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (1970s)

Identifier

PH-00388-01

Abstract

This is part 1 of 6 finding aids for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records and represents 1970 to 1979. Generally, materials are transferred from UNLV Photo Services to UNLV Special Collections and Archives 5 years after they are created. For materials within the last 5 years, email photo@unlv.edu or call 702-895-3036. This finding aid contains the photographic negatives and contact sheets produced by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 1970 to 1979 as an official record of the institution's development, activities, and community. Clients include UNLV colleges and departments, the University's administration, the UNLV Foundation, athletic departments, and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Images include academic activities, athletic events, faculty and administration, student life, campus life, campus development, architecture, and public relations.

Archival Collection

Planning documents and invitation for Winter Wonderland Gala at Caesars Palace, 1977

Date

1977-11-19

Archival Collection

Description

The planning documents for the Winter Wonderland Gala provide specific instructions to wait staff for the event, as well as table setting information and the order of service. Each page is initialed or signed by Nat Hart.

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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to W. M. Jeffers (Omaha), August 26, 1935

Date

1935-08-26

Archival Collection

Description

General overview of the Las Vegas water situation, covering possible municipal ownership, the Las Vegas Springs, irrigation on the Las Vegas Ranch, and more.

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Letter from L. R. Maag (Los Angeles) to William Reinhardt, June 5, 1952

Date

1952-06-03

Archival Collection

Description

Letter explaining the proposed relocation of water pipelines and powerlines off railroad land before the sale to the water district to enable future development of land. Reference to map shown below.

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Purchase offer from Las Vegas Valley Water District to Union Pacific Railroad Company, Salt Lake Railroad Company, and Las Vegas Land and Water Company, October 15, 1952

Date

1952-10-15

Archival Collection

Description

$2,500,000.00 offer from the Las Vegas Valley Water District to purchase all water production lands and facilities, with exceptions noted that were owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company and subsidiaries.

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Letter from E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles) to William Reinhardt, March 31, 1950

Date

1950-03-31

Archival Collection

Description

The water district would be foolish to attempt to claim Las Vegas water production by condemnation because the bond issue had not passed and if they were unsuccessful, they would not have the money to pay damages allowed under Nevada law.

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Letter from E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles) to Ray Marks (Reno) regarding Nevada Senate Bill 155, March 9, 1949

Date

1949-03-09

Archival Collection

Description

Letter from Bennett calling attention to Nevada Senate Bill No. 155. Senate Bill 155 gives the Las Vegas Valley Water District power in levying taxes and issuing bonds in ways contrary to its original act. According to Bennett, it would create an unfair tax burden on the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company and should be defeated. Senate Bill 155 is referenced below.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter connections committee reports

Date

2001-02-09
2002-03-02

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 11, 1988

Date

1988-02-11

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 18 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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