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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Collection of Transcripts and Journal Articles about Gambling
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Collection contains transcripts from various American television news programs and journal articles about gambling from 1987 to 1992. The topics are broad and include various forms of gambling, problem gambling, and gaming venues.
Archival Collection
Sam Jones Letter
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The Sam Jones Letter consists of a one-page letter written on Friday, May 27, 1938 by an unknown individual to Sam Jones, a miner living in Goodsprings, Nevada. The letter identifies a Harold Hawks from Chloride, Arizona, as a fellow miner interested in viewing Jones's property in Nevada.
Archival Collection
Multicolor Films, Inc. records, 1926 to 1935
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The Multicolor Films, Inc. records (1926-1935) consists of administrative, advertising and publicity, financial, and legal records, as well as blueprints, specifications, and correspondence. Materials include black-and-white photographic prints and negatives, newspaper and magazine clippings, and financial reports detailing Howard Hughes' attempts at developing color prints for his films.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: N/A
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Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center Architectural Records
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The Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center Architectural Records (1998-1999) contain architectural drawing sets for the Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center's design and construction. Located on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, the Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center provides professional and liberal arts education to students seeking a career in the study and creation of music. The school enrolls more than 400 music majors and attracts students throughout America and internationally.
Archival Collection
Nevada Southern University 1st commencement program
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Archival Collection
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Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).
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Interview with Linda (Mack) Smith, October 6, 2006
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Archival Collection
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"Thanks": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
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Archival Collection
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From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On the Thanksgiving holiday.
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The Beat Coffeehouse Neon Survey document, September 17, 2017
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Archival Collection
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Site address: 520 Fremont St
Sign owner: Michael and Jennifer Cornthwaite
Sign details: This location opened in 2009, but closed in 2016. It will reopen as Eureka!, which is a chain of restaurants based in California.
Sign condition: 5- was a relatively new sign and shined brightly
Sign form: Hanging sign
Sign-specific description: This sign was skeletal neon making the letters "the beat" in a bubble letter font. The word 'the' lights up blue and 'beat' is red neon.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel
Sign environment: This location is in the Fremont East District on Fremont and 6th Street in the Emergency Arts Center.
Sign - date of redesign/move: Currently this sign is not visible from public view
Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases a good use of skeletal neon.
Sign - artistic significance: The property's decor is representative of the bohemian, indie, hipster trend of the mid 2000s into the the 2010s.
Survey - research locations: Review Journal article https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/the-beat-coffeehouse-in-downtown-las-vegas-to-close-later-this-year/ , The Beat website http://www.thebeatlv.com/ , Las Vegas Weekly article https://lasvegasweekly.com/intersection/2016/jul/12/losing-the-beat-coffeehouse-detriment-to-downtown/ , Vegas Eater website https://vegas.eater.com/2016/9/26/13051480/the-beat-coffeehouse-closes
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-17
Sign keywords: Neon; Hanging
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