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Photograph of UNLV reception honoring Elbert and Mary Edwards, Las Vegas, July 24, 1991
Date
1991-07-24
Archival Collection
Description
Description provided with image: "UNLV Special Collections Department reception honoring Elbert and Mary Edwards and the deposit of their manuscripts, books, and photographs in the Department's archives. Las Vegas Rotary Club also presented a $3,000 check to Mrs. Edwards for the Elbert Edwards Scholarship Fund at Boulder Humphrey, Judy Edwards, Keith Edwards, Mary Edwards, Rachel Davis, Mahlon Edwards, Carole Edwards, Donna Edwards Davis, Jeffrey Edwards, Jennifer Edwards." Mary Edwards is fifth from left.
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Photograph of men on horseback at Kiel Ranch, Las Vegas, June 30, 1924
Date
1924-06-30
Archival Collection
Description
A group of men on horseback at Kiel Ranch in Northern Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Review Journal published this photo in their segment "Help Us Write History," and a reader responded with the following description: "Left: Francesco Barravecchio. Rider nest to left: Salvatore Bencivengo. Horseman - (second from RGT): Mario Lasalnullovo. Extreme Right: Pasquale Spensieri and 5 yr old daughter Filomrna. Photo taken: June 30th, 1924. Why: Summer Vacation." This document is included with the image.
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Photograph of Nevada Southern University Commencement, Las Vegas, June 03, 1964
Date
1964-06-03
Archival Collection
Description
The first commencement for Nevada Southern University (NSU). Pictured here include Governor Grant Sawyer; Dr. William Carlson, first dean of Nevada Southern; and Jon Cobain, President of the Class of 1964. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "N.S. 1st Commencement 6/3/64. Governer Sawyer congratulating William D. Carson, first dean and administrative head of Nevada Southern, upon being presented a plague of appreciation from the Class of 1964. Jon Cobain, President of the Class of 1964 on the right." Group Creators credit goes to Photo/Rama.
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Slide of Sisters Rosemary Lynch and Klaryta Antoszewska standing with Christine Buismato at a demonstration near the Nevada Test Site, March 25, 1990
Date
1990-03-25
Archival Collection
Description
Color image (from left to right) of Sister Rosemary Lynch, Sister Klaryta Antoszewska, and Christine Buismato during a Franciscan weekend of peaceful demonstrations against nuclear testing.
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Photograph of Doris Hancock and fellow teachers at Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, circa March, 1925
Date
1925
Archival Collection
Description
Doris Hancock with Zelpha LaCoss, Mary West Ronnow, two unidentified women at the Furnace Creek Ranch for a teacher's outing; Note on photo sleeve: "Plunge - Furnace Creek Ranch - Death Valley [CA.] March - 1925 [L. Group of 3 - L. 1. Zelpha La Cross (?), R. Mary West Ronnow, Rear. Unknown. R. Group of 2 - L. Unknown R. Doris Hancock] [Teachers outing - 1925]". Site Name: Furnace Creek Ranch (Death Valley, Calif.)
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Photograph of Virginia Page, Miss Las Vegas, Sands Hotel, June 2, 1957
Date
1957-06-02
Archival Collection
Description
Nineteen year old Virginia Page from Brighton, England, winner of Meet Me In Las Vegas contest. Page, as Miss Las Vegas, won a trip to Las Vegas for a week starting June 2, 1957. She was crowned by Yolande Donlan, Chairman of the panel of judges. Transcribed on the back of the picture: " 'Miss Las Vegas' (Virginia Page) received her sash and crown from Yolande Donlan, chairman of the panel of judges."
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Photograph of Troy Pritchard at the annual "Turkey Trot," Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa mid 1950s - early 1960s
Date
1955 to 1964
Archival Collection
Description
Three-year-old Troy Pritchard chasing a turkey in the annual "Turkey Trot" held at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Little Troy is holding a small axe as he stands beside an unidentified young girl.
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Slide of Sister Rosemary Lynch and friend at the American Peace Test demonstration near the Nevada Test Site, March 20, 1988
Date
1988-03-20
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of Sister Rosemary Lynch (right) standing with Fritz [der Herde] at the 10-day demonstration known as "Reclaim the Test Site" that was organized by American Peace Test, an anti-nuclear testing group.
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Slide of Sister Rosemary Lynch and friend at the American Peace Test demonstration near the Nevada Test Site, March 20, 1988
Date
1988-03-20
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of Sister Rosemary Lynch (right) standing with Fritz [der Herde] at the 10-day demonstration known as "Reclaim the Test Site" that was organized by American Peace Test, an anti-nuclear testing group.
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Slide of protesters with a large banner at the Reclaim the Test Site demonstrations near the Nevada Test Site, March 12, 1988
Date
1988-03-12
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of some of the protesters at a 10-day demonstration known as "Reclaim the Test Site" that was organized by American Peace Test, an anti-nuclear testing group. This banner is covered in handprints and reads: "Mile Enders - South Australia Aboriginal Land."
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