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Nevada Women's History Project Records

Identifier

MS-00406

Abstract

The Nevada Women's History Project Records (1995-2008) contain the early organizational records of the Nevada Women's History Project (NWHP), which was created to collect and disseminate information about women throughout Nevada's history. The collection reflects the early organization of the Nevada Women's History Project's (NWHP) Southern region and the variety of events and projects with which the organization was involved with across the state of Nevada. Materials include membership lists, meeting minutes, press releases, project files, and NWHP newsletters.

Archival Collection

Alana Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02536

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alana Brown conducted by Dennis McBride on May 26, 2008 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Brown discusses establishing the Center Stage Inc. theater company in Las Vegas, Nevada with her partner, Lenore Simon. Brown describes the production of certain plays including Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and Hidden: A Gender. Brown also talks about the transgender community and what she knew about their struggles. Lastly, Brown describes the Las Vegas Review-Journal's theater critic, Anthony Del Valle, and his critiques on Center Stage Inc. as well as the company overall.

Archival Collection

Rick May oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01232

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rick May conducted by Dennis McBride on December 29, 2001 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. May begins by discussing his upbringing in Texas, what it was like growing up knowing he was gay while living in a conservative area, and the moment he accepted his sexuality. May describes some of his early sexual experiences with other men and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, so that he could contribute to the gay community. May details attending and organizing gay pride events in Las Vegas, participating in the gay community, and starting his own gay-friendly business, named "R & R Sorted Sundries." May also discusses his work as a nurse.

Archival Collection

Correspondence regarding the "Miss Las Vegas" contest that took place in the United Kingdom, April 1957

Date

1957-04

Description

Several letters regarding the "Miss Las Vegas" contest in the United Kingdom. Several of the letters discuss the winner, Virginia Page, and her trip to the Sands Hotel in June 1957.

Mixed Content

Lease for a furnished house between Jack Entratter and Al Freeman in Las Vegas, June 16, 1965

Date

1965-06-16

Description

A lease between Jack Entratter and Al Freeman for a furnished house at 720 East Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada for one year beginning June 16, 1965 for the sum of $4,200.

Text

Newspaper clipping, Review Journal, Las Vegas, Nevada October 12, 1962

Date

1962-10-12

Description

Pages 1 and 2 of the Las Vegas Review Journal for Friday October 12, 1962. An article about Jack Entratter discussing the possibility of a Nevada lottery with Harry S. Truman appears on page 2.

Text

Report by the Freeman Company publicist to Charles Block (Globe Photos), Las Vegas, April 10, 1957

Date

1957-04-10

Description

A report by the Freeman Company publicists regarding the Copa Girls titled "Showgirl's Springboard to Success" which examines the employment of the Copa Girls at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

Mixed Content

Report by the Freeman Company publicist to John Maynard (The American Weekly), Las Vegas, April 8, 1957

Date

1957-04-08

Description

A report by the Freeman Company publicists titled "Sagebrush Showman" which examined Jack Entratter and the his work in the entertainment industry at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

Mixed Content

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Solar Decathlon Records

Identifier

UA-00075

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Solar Decathlon Records (2013-2021) are comprised of records documenting the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's participation in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon collegiate competition. The collection includes records created by the 2013, 2017, and 2020 UNLV teams (Team Las Vegas) in designing and building their respective competition entries: DesertSol, Sinatra Living, and Mojave Bloom. Records include competition application files, working project files, As-Built submittal packets, and promotional and marketing files for the competition. The majority of records in this collection represent the 2017 competition. Archived websites and social media accounts associated with Team Las Vegas and the Solar Decathlon competition are also included in the collection. The records document Team Las Vegas's efforts in designing and building energy efficient homes for the Solar Decathlon competition.

Archival Collection