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Southern Nevada Daughters of the American Revolution Records

Identifier

MS-00292

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Daughters of the American Revolution Records primarily document the activities of three Southern Nevada chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution from 1950 to 2024. The materials center around the records of three chapters from Southern Nevada: Old Spanish Trail, Francisco Garces, and Valley of Fire. Materials include administrative records, scrapbooks, photographs, news clippings, and correspondence about the activities of the Daughters of the American Revolution chapters. Mateirals also include some records and scrapbooks from the Nevada State Society of DAR.

Archival Collection

David Bruce Dill Papers

Identifier

MS-00993

Abstract

The David Bruce Dill Papers (1949-1982) consist of awards, certificates, and photographic prints related to David Bruce Dill's physiological research. The papers also contain publications of Dill's work with the Laboratory of Environmental Patho-Physiology as part of the Desert Research Institute in Boulder City, Nevada as well as publications of Dill's research published in physiology-related scientific journals. The photographs were gifts to Dill for his studies on heat, altitude, and fatigue and the certificates and awards commemorate his work in the field of sports medicine.

Archival Collection

Richard and Sheilagh Brooks Papers

Identifier

MS-00885

Abstract

The Richard and Sheilagh Brooks Papers (1919-2003) are comprised of materials collected during their tenure as professors of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Included are correspondence, research papers, photographs, reports, books, article reviews, and student scholarship. There is also a file on reburial issues that contains correspondence and an amendment to Nevada State law regarding the handling of exhumed bodies.

Archival Collection

Dorothy Dorothy Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00131

Abstract

The Dorothy Dorothy Photograph Collection (approximately 1910-1985) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives as well as colored transparencies of Dorothy Dorothy. Included are photographs of campaigns, meetings, and banquets with various local and federal politicians. Also included are photographs of her husband, Dale Dorothy, and their ranch in Pahrump, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Charles Vanda Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00227

Abstract

The Charles Vanda Photograph Collection, approximately 1960 to 1988, contains black-and-white and color photographic prints with some corresponding negatives of Charles Vanda with colleagues and friends from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The images depict Vanda at UNLV sporting events, graduation ceremonies, and other campus events. Also included are some images from fellow musicians, entertainers, and producers associated with Vanda.

Archival Collection

Jon E. Cobain Nevada Southern University graduation scrapbook

Date

1964-06-03

Archival Collection

Description

Jon Eric Cobain's scrapbook with photographs, articles, and items from the June 3, 1964 first graduation of Nevada Southern University (later UNLV).

Mixed Content

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 41st commencement program

Date

2004-12-20

Description

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

Text

Epilogue: Nevada Southern University Yearbook, 1964

Date

1964

Description

Yearbook main highlights: schools and departments; detailed lists with names and headshots of faculty, administration and students; variety of photos from activities, festivals, campus life, and buildings; campus organizations such as sororities, fraternities and councils; beauty contest winners; college sports and featured athletes; and printed advertisements of local businesses; Institution name: Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas, NV

Mixed Content

Binder of news clippings and correspondence regarding the controversy over a Hoover Dam plaque honoring the dog mascot of damsite workers (contains racist materials)

Date

1979

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Personal and professional papers file.

Mixed Content