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Marc Wilkinson Papers

Identifier

MS-00159

Abstract

The Marc Wilkinson Papers contain materials related to the business and personal life of Marc Wilkinson, his wife Theresa, and their printing business, Marc Wilkinson Printer located in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1953 to 1980. The collection includes business correspondence, business advertisements, and materials relating to membership in Las Vegas social organizations.

Archival Collection

Miss Nevada U. S. A. Pageant Programs

Identifier

MS-00256

Abstract

The Miss Nevada U.S.A. Pageant Programs contain souvenir programs from the Miss Nevada U.S.A. Pageants held at the Holiday Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1981 to 1985. These programs showcase the pageant contestants and feature advertisements from event sponsors. The collection also contains one souvenir program from the Miss Nevada Teen U.S.A. Pageant held in 1985.

Archival Collection

Interview with Wayne Albert Violette, January 12, 2005

Date

2005-01-12

Description

Narrator affiliation: Nuclear diagnostic technician, Edgerton, Germeshausen, and Grier (EG & G)

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The water resources of the Las Vegas Valley: a brief survey, March 27, 1931

Date

1931-03-27

Description

Overview of the water resources in the Las Vegas Valley, includes maps

Text

Interview with Raymond Chester Harbert, February 18, 2005

Date

2005-02-18

Description

Narrator affiliation: Resident Engineer, Holmes and Narver; Program Manager, Plowshare

Text

Josiah Edward Spurr Papers

Identifier

MS-00078

Abstract

Collection consists of an original manuscript, "Geology and Ore-Deposition at Tonopah, Nevada" by Josiah Edward Spurr (1870-1950) with hand-drawn diagrams, and letters discussing the donation of the manuscript. The manuscript, which was published in the journal Economic Geology in 1915, is a geological description of the Tonopah mining area; the Tonopah Mining Company is mentioned frequently. It is undated, but the publication date suggests it was written approximately 1913-1915.

Archival Collection

Ronnow Family Photographs

Identifier

PH-00036

Abstract

The Ronnow Family Photographs contain four black-and-white photographic prints of the Ronnow family in Southern Nevada from approximately 1870 to 1950. Also included is one large oversized black-and-white photographic print of the Old Rotary Club with C. C. Ronnow present.

Archival Collection

C. Vern Olmstead Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-00008

Abstract

The C. Vern Olmstead Professional Papers (1940-1975) contain materials related to Olmstead’s work as a prominent meat industry executive. The collection pertains to the preparation, cutting, storage, marketing, and distribution of meats including beef, pork, and poultry. Materials include reports, correspondence, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographic prints and slides, and publications regarding topics relevant to the handling and sale of meat in the United States and Canada.

Archival Collection