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Norman C. Jensen Collection

Identifier

MS-00073

Abstract

The Norman C. Jensen Collection, dated from 1867 to 1968, contains documents discovered by Norman C. Jensen at Fort Taylor, Florida. The collection includes a copy of the "Report of a Guard Mounted at Fort Jefferson, Florida on May 28, 1867" that describes four individuals accused of conspiracy in connection with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The collection also contains an original report entitled "Quarterly Report of Artillery Inspection of Fort Taylor, Florida" dated December 31, 1903, and Lt. Col. Jensen's notes explaining the military abbreviations contained within the original report.

Archival Collection

Nevada Poetry Society Records

Identifier

MS-00172

Abstract

The Nevada Poetry Society Records are comprised of the Society's records dating from 1961 to 1973. Society organizer and president, Mildred Breedlove is featured prominently in the collection. Materials include Silver Strings: Nevada Poetry Society Anthology, a collection of poems commemorating Nevada's centennial year, individual poems from members, financial records, correspondence, and newsletters.

Archival Collection

Gwendolyn Woolley Photographs

Identifier

PH-00035

Abstract

The Gwendolyn Woolley Photographs contain photographs from Las Vegas, Nevada from approximately 1934 to 1953. The photographs primarily depict students at the Junior Prom at Las Vegas High School in 1953. The photographs also depict members of the Ladies Society of Brotherhood of Firemen and Locomotive Engineers at the first Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Ruth St. Denis Collection

Identifier

MS-00249

Abstract

The Ruth St. Denis Collection (1916-1986) contains materials relating to the St. Denis School of Dance in Los Angeles, California. Included are scrapbooks containing magazine cutouts from early 20th century performers and celebrities and programs featuring St. Denis or performances honoring her memory.

Archival Collection

Hughes Aircraft Company Weapons System Publications

Identifier

MS-01119

Abstract

The Hughes Aircraft Company Weapons System Publications (approximately 1965-2011) contain brochures, booklets, photographs, and illustrations of the AWG-9/Phoenix Air Superiority Weapon Control System developed by Hughes Aircraft Company Aerospace Systems Division based in California. The collection contains photographs of various aircraft, as well as a Supersonic Naval Ordnance Research Track (SNORT) test at the Naval Ordnance Test Station near China Lake, California.

Archival Collection

Audio clip from interview with Robert D. "Bob" Fisher by Barbara Tabach, January 8, 2015

Date

2015-01-08

Archival Collection

Description

Part of an interview with Robert D. "Bob" Fisher on January 08, 2015. In this clip, Fisher discusses his time in Las Vegas and his involvement with Temple Beth Sholom.

Sound

Blank contract between the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad and industrial users, June 1922

Date

1922-06

Archival Collection

Description

Blank contract between the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad and industrial users

Text

"Trick or Treat, Slave or Free": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 1995 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On Halloween and Nevada Day.

Text

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering 33rd commencement program

Date

1996-05-11

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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