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McNeil Estates roundtable discussion

Identifier

OH-02272

Abstract

Roundtable discussion with residents of McNeil Estates conducted by Claytee White on March 28, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods Oral History Project of Ward 1. Over one dozen residents discuss raising their children and the enjoyment of living in their community.

Archival Collection

Charles West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01954

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles West conducted by Perry Kaufman on April 19, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. West discusses the African American community in Las Vegas, Nevada and what the living conditions were for them. West then explains how the Nevada Voters League changed the way politics played out after more African Americans went out to vote. He also discusses his work as the first African American Doctor in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Lisle Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00121

Abstract

The Lisle Family Photograph Collection consists of thirteen black-and-white photographic reprints of images of Beatty and Warm Springs, Nevada dating from approximately 1950 to 1960.

Archival Collection

Arlene Mathews Smith Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00129

Abstract

The Arlene Mathews Smith Photograph Collection (1910-1945) is comprised of photographs of people and places in and around Panaca, Nevada. The collection contains a photograph album featuring Smith, her family and friends, and various residents and events around the area. Included as part of the collection are photographs from the Last Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

UNLV Public Lands Institute Records

Identifier

UA-00143

Abstract

The UNLV Public Lands Institute Records (approximately 1946-2017) primarily contain records from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Public Land Institute's (PLI) which is focused on providing knowledge and research expertise in the areas of environmental education and interpretation related to public lands management. The materials include records from the PLI's inaugural founder, Dr. Margaret N. "Peg" Rees, then the Associate Vice President for Research and Outreach at UNLV. Materials document the founding and work of the PLI and also include papers from Rex Bell, Jr. associated with the Walking Box Ranch which is co-owned by UNLV and the Bureau of Land Management. The collection also includes videos of Rex Bell, Jr. discussing donation of Walking Box Ranch materials to the PLI.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine Press Clippings and Publicity Collection

Identifier

UA-00066

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine Press Clippings and Publicity Collection is comprised primarily of newspaper clippings and magazine articles from 2013 to 2015 covering the development of a medical school at UNLV. The collection materials include op-eds on UNLV's School of Medicine and articles discussing funding, development, and administration for the school. This collection also includes a copy of the Nevada Kids Count data book from 2011 which disseminates research on demographics, health factors, economics, education, safety, and welfare for the juvenile population in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Robert Worts Photographs

Identifier

PH-00007

Abstract

The Robert Worts Photographs depict the Corn Creek Ranch in Nevada from 1936 to 1939. Located northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, Corn Creek Ranch was home to writer George F. Worts in the late 1930s. Materials in the collection include photographs of Worts, buildings on Corn Creek Ranch, and a camp on Mount Charleston.

Archival Collection

Jacob D. "Jay" Bingham oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02936

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jacob D. "Jay" Bingham conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on January 11, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Bingham discusses growing up in the Mormon community in Nevada, serving on the North Las Vegas City Council, and his various developments of basketball and work-release programs for youth offenders.

Archival Collection

Delores Brownhofer Neonis Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00116

Abstract

The Dolores Brownhofer Neonis Photograph Collection (approximately 1940-1970) contains photographic prints, negatives, and a slide depicting the Brownhofer family at restaurants, bars, and casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Jeanne Brown Papers on UNLV Architecture Studies Library

Identifier

UA-00133

Abstract

The Jeanne Brown Papers on UNLV Architecture Studies Library (1985-2014) collection contains reports, surveys, meeting minutes, and correspondence pertaining to the Architecture Studies Library (ASL) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The bulk of the collection consists of Architecture Studies Library files from Jeanne Brown, such as planning files, annual reports, employee and student survey reports, cabinet meeting notes, Brown’s publications, and Brown’s Librarian Emerita application.

Archival Collection