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José Luis Viñas Papers
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The collection contains drawings, photographs, and posters featuring costumes designed by José Luis Viñas, a Spanish costume designer active in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1960 to 2000. Viñas is best known for his costume designs for
Archival Collection
Robert Beckmann Professional Papers
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The Robert Beckmann Professional Papers (approximately 1964-2020) include photographs, sketches, plans, and proposals for murals and art installations that Beckmann designed or painted in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The collection also includes correspondence, awards, and promotional materials for art exhibitions featuring Beckmann and other artists.
Archival Collection
Zelvin Lowman Papers
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The Zelvin Lowman Papers (1938-2001) contain the papers of Assemblyman Zelvin "Zel" Lowman who served in the Nevada State Legislature from 1967 to 1977. Included are court records, publications, correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings pertaining to his time in office. Subjects include the Clark County School District, school busing, water and air quality issues, capital punishment, medical malpractice, mental health legislation, and the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The 2018 addition includes newspaper clippings, awards, citations, school records, photographs, occasional cards, invitations, and extensive material on the Lowman's involvement with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. Also included are books written by Zel Lowman about scouting and the Presbyterian Church.
Archival Collection
Walking Box Ranch Collection
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The Walking Box Ranch Collection (1917-2011) includes material collected by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Public Lands Institute on the Searchlight, Nevada ranch. Materials include a maps related to the construction and operation of the ranch, a pair of chaps owned by Rex Bell, Jr., and color slides of the ranch. Also included are photographic prints of Rex Bell and Rex Bell, Jr., and newsclippings related to the film and political career of Rex Bell. A small number of newsclippings pertain to the career of Rex Bell, Jr.
Archival Collection
James Cashman Sr. Photograph Collection
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The James Cashman Sr. Photograph Collection (approximately 1905 to 1975) consists of black-and-white photographic prints, negatives, slides, and albums as well as a glass plate negative. The photographs depict four major subjects: Cashman's family, friends, and associates; Cashman's businesses; the Hoover Dam and Colorado River; and various locations across Nevada.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Clarence Ray by Jamie Coughtry, 1991
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Interview with Clarence Ray conducted by Jaime Coughtry in 1991. Having arrived in Las Vegas in the 1920s, Ray provides a rare perspective on shifts in race relations over the years. He shares stories of early businesses and efforts at organization within the black community. From his arrival, Ray worked to secure equal opportunity and civil rights legislation. During the 1960s, he served two terms as president of the Voters League, formed in 1928 to increase black voting power.
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Avelar, Lupe, 1946-
Lupe Avelar was born and raised in the State of Durango, Mexico, and since she was little learned from her parents the love for farming and hard work. Lupe relates her childhood with nostalgia and happiness, highlighting how her childhood moments were some of the most beautiful of her life. She grew up in a poor family that solely made their living from the farming of corn and beans. She witnessed her parents make ends meet in any way possible through hard work while staying together as a family and caring for each other.
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Autographed group portrait photograph of North Las Vegas Council members with Senator Richard Bryan, circa 1989
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Archival Collection
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Black and white autographed group portrait photograph of Senator Richard Bryan with North Las Vegas Council members, circa 1989. Senator Bryan and Councilman Theron H. Goynes are third and second from the right. The autograph reads: "Theron -- Best wishes to you and the City of North Las Vegas. I enjoyed our visit -- Richard H. Bryan U.S. S."
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Portrait photograph of Theron Goynes with Senator Richard Bryan, circa 1990
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Archival Collection
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Black and white autographed portrait photograph of Theron Goynes with Senator Richard Bryan, during a visit to Bryan's offices in Washington, D.C., circa 1990. Senator Bryan's autograph reads: "Theron -- always nice to have you with us in Washington. Best wishes to you, Naomi & all your fine constituents in the City of North Las Vegas -- Richard H. Bryan U.S. S."
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