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Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection

Identifier

MS-00790

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection is comprised of organizational records, photographs, event programs, and ephemera donated by members of the Southern Nevada Jewish community as part of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries’ Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Materials document the history of the Jewish community and Southern Nevada from 1941 to 2017. The collection provides information about family life, religious rituals, community events, and local businesses and organizations.

Archival Collection

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

Donna Andress Papers

Identifier

MS-01089

Abstract

The Donna Andress Papers (1890-2024) contain the personal papers of Donna Andress, a longtime resident and activist in Southern Nevada. Materials include correspondence and newspaper clippings from the Nevada Welfare Committee, on which Andress served as chairperson during the 1970s, in addition to pamphlets and newsletters from various Nevada historical organizations and committees. The papers reflect her involvement with community organizations throughout Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 30, 1994

Date

1994-03-30

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 24 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

Text

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 19, 2008

Date

2008-05-19

Description

Includes meeting agenda. CSUN Session 37 Meeting Minutes and Agendas .

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Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records

Identifier

MS-00019

Abstract

The Baneberry Nuclear Test Trial Records (1969-1989) contain documents of a federal court case regarding a 1970 Nevada Test Site nuclear test and the resultant radioactive cloud which may have exposed and subsequently injured the test site workers. The consolidated suits, William Nunamaker vs. the United States and Harley Roberts vs. the United States, came to trial January 1979, in Federal District Court, Las Vegas, U.S. District Judge Roger Foley presiding. The materials in the collection consist of court documents, such as transcripts of the trial, briefs, findings and statements, an appeal, orders, defense and plaintiff exhibits, and indices to the exhibits and witnesses as well as a glossary of terms.

Archival Collection

Nan Doughty Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00240

Abstract

The Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (1870-1987) consists of approximately 960 black-and-white and color photographic prints, black-and-white photographic negatives, and black-and-white and color photographic slides, taken by Nanelia Doughty, family members, and friends.

Archival Collection