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Photograph of Clark County, Nevada gaming license issued to Mayme V. Stocker and J.H. Morgan, circa March 20, 1931

Date

1931-03-20

Archival Collection

Description

The first gaming license issued by the State of Nevada, County of Clark. It was issued to Mayme V. Stocker and J.H. Morgan for $1410.00. The license is good for three months ending June 20, 1931.

Image

UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam

Identifier

MS-00713

Abstract

The UNLV University Libraries Collection on Hoover Dam dates from 1935 to 1937 and consists of black-and-white photographs of the construction of Hoover Dam in Nevada. The collection is an artifical collection created by UNLV Special Collections and Archives staff. The photographs document early construction of the Hoover Dam to images of the dam at completion. The collection also contains photographs of construction workers.

Archival Collection

Ellen DeLand oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00216

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen DeLand conducted by Dennis McBride on January 19 and 20, 1996 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Political Ephemera

Identifier

MS-00995

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Political Ephemera (1913-1974) contains political material collected by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives.

Archival Collection

Letter from Gabriel Rothstein (Paris, France) to the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas, Nevada), September 23, 1957

Date

1957-09-23

Description

A letter from Gabriel Rothstein, an engineer in Paris, France, to the Thunderbird Hotel regarding a new roulette layout that Rothstein devised, including four registered drawing patterns.

Mixed Content

UNLV December 6, 2023 Memorial Collection

Identifier

UA-00146

Abstract

The UNLV December 6, 2023 Memorial Collection (2023-2024) contains material documenting the response to the deadly shooting on UNLV's Maryland Parkway campus on December 6, 2023. The collection contains items left at spontaneous memorials, such as handwritten notecards, small religious tokens, bracelets, teddy bears, and artificial flowers. Also included in the collection are videos of the UNLV vigil service held on December 13, 2023, archived UNLV websites, and condolence items sent to campus administration. Additionally, two members of the UNLV community donated their personal photographs and journal entries relating to the day of the shooting.

Archival Collection

Report by Al Freeman announcing the opening of the Aqueduct at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, April 12, 1963

Date

1963-04-12

Description

A report by Al Freeman announcing the opening of the new building called the Aqueduct, the then new 83 room and suite building located at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The report overviews the size, cost, furnishings, designers, and architects. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

Mixed Content

Memorial for Queer Rhyolite Papers

Identifier

MS-01067

Abstract

Memorial for Queer Rhyolite Papers (2019-2020) contains documentation about the temporary monument installed for the inaugural Bullfrog Biennial at the Goldwell Open Air Museum in Rhyolite, Nevada in 2019. Materials include an information pamphlet about the exhibit as well as a small aluminum-cast monument with an inscribed dedication. Digital files in this collection include photographs of the monument during and after installation, images of Budd's sketchbook, and documents about the monument including exhibit proposals and articles written by Budd. The collection also includes archived versions of Budd's personal website and two online articles written by Budd published on the Nevada Humanities website and Engaging Collections online art journal.

Archival Collection

Jarbidge Community Archives

No description.

Corporate Body

Las Vegas Archive

No description.

Corporate Body