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Northern Nevada Neon Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00439

Abstract

The Northern Nevada Neon Photograph Collection (1913-2010) is comprised of photographs of neon signs located mainly in northern Nevada cities and towns, including Elko, Ely, Carson City, Hawthorne, Reno, and Winnemucca. The collection consists of both digitized and born-digital photographs from multiple institutions and were gathered as part of a joint grant project.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Anchor Gaming Promotional and Publicity Materials

Identifier

MS-00952

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Anchor Gaming Promotional and Publicity Materials includes annual reports, equity reports, financial reports, newspaper clippings, press kits, and promotional materials for Anchor Gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada, dating from 1994 to 2001.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Sun International Hotels Limited Promotional Materials and Reports

Identifier

MS-00982

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Sun International Hotels Limited Promotional Materials and Reports includes quarterly reports, annual reports, equity reports and press releases for Sun International Hotels Limited in South Africa, dating from 1996 to 2001.

Archival Collection

#71073: Aerial photographs of UNLV in the 1960s, courtesy of UNLV Special Collections

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Item

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
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Collection Number: PH-00388-05
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 01

Archival Component

Photographs, videos, and transcript of "Jewish Las Vegas" bus tour, May 17, 2015

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Temple Beth Sholom organized and led a bus tour of parts of Las Vegas that are significant in local Jewish history. UNLV Special Collections and Archives staff took photos and video on this tour, and the video was later transcribed. Stops on the tour included Woodlawn Cemetery and the former Temple Beth Sholom campus on Oakey Boulevard. Narrator Arlene Blut gives the overview of the Jewish community, and Rabbi Felipe Goodman talks to tour participants at the cemetery. Former Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman speaks at the old synagogue along with Josh Abbey, whose mother created the stained glass windows at the temple.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00790
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of Boyd and Prell at the Mint Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 11, 1961

Date

1961-07-11

Description

Sam Boyd and Milton Prell at the Mint Casino, celebrating the casino's fourth "birthday" in 1961. Inscription with photograph by Dorothy Dorothy reads: "Cut colossal; MINT CASINO; Sam Boyd Sr. and old timer (?) when Sam was associated with the Mint." [identified 11-1-84] Street Address: 100 Fremont Street

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Jackpot Enterprises, Inc. Promotional Materials and Reports

Identifier

MS-00954

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Jackpot Enterprises, Inc. Promotional Materials and Reports includes annual reports, financial reports, press releases, and promotional materials for Jackpot Enterprises, Inc. in Nevada, dating from 1981-1996.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Station Casinos Promotional Materials and Reports

Identifier

MS-00924

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Station Casinos Promotional Materials and Reports includes annual reports, press kits, financial reports, newspaper clippings, publicity photographs and press releases for properties held by Station Casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada dating from 1989 to 2008.

Archival Collection

Hand-drawn map of the Mormon Fort and Las Vegas Valley from a letter by John Steele to Brigham Young, circa 1855

Date

1850 to 1859

Description

Hand-drawn map showing area around the Mormon Fort in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1855. Handwritten in lower right: 'To President George A. Smith. This is drawn not according to any particular rule being my first attempt at drawing but it may serve to give you an idea of the Las Vegas. John Steele.' Copy print of material in LDS Archives. Scale not given..

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