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Fraley Family Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Films and Photographs
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The Fraley Family Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Films and Photographs (1956-1995) include 8mm photographic films of the Helldorado Parade and Hoover (Boulder) Dam in 1956, color photographic prints of the construction of the Fremont Street Experience in 1995, and one color photographic print of the Tower Casino at the State Line in 1976. The 8mm film footage was taken during a family vacation and also includes exterior shots of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
Archival Collection
Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative Collection
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The Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative Collection (2016-2019) contains digital files of oral histories collected as part of A Ranching and Farming Context for Lincoln County, Nevada, ca. 1857 to 1934 (Oliver et al. 2018). The collection consists of thirteen digital oral history recordings and corresponding transcripts, as well as a final report of phase one of the project. The entire collection is digital files.
Archival Collection
Monty Brandt Photograph Collection
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The Monty Brandt Photograph Collection consists of black-and-white photographic prints of the White Cross Drug Store on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1924 and 1955. Images include views of Fremont Street, as well as interior and exterior views of the White Cross Drug Store.
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Victor J. Zerga oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Victor J. Zerga conducted by David Jukich on April 03, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Zerga gives insight into the field of nursing and discusses the role that ranching had in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Jack Jeffrey Legislative Papers
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This collection is comprised of the legislative papers of Nevada State Assemblyman Jack Jeffrey, who represented Boulder City, part of Henderson and the Moapa Valley Nevada areas. Papers are comprised of records from the 1980-81 session of the Nevada State Legislature and contains an Appropriations Report, Springer Legislative Reports, fiscal notes, assembly and senate bills and resolutions, and Minutes from the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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Marcus Mason oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Marcus Mason conducted by Leon Green on February 04, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Mason talks about his childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, his parents’ past occupations, and how his religious upbringing influenced his career choices as an adult.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Emilie Wanderer by Joanne Goodwin, 2000
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Archival Collection
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Emilie Wanderer was the first woman to establish a law practice in Las Vegas. She also helped to start a family court in Nevada with a social worker and a marriage counselor on staff. She and her son John were the first mother-son team to practice law in Nevada.
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Theta Theta Omega, 50th Golden Anniversary Gala (Monte Carlo Hotel)
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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Ivy Leaf magazines and event souvenir programs file.
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Bond issue election announcement by Las Vegas Valley Water District to eligible voters within district (Las Vegas), 1953
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Notice of special election for bond issue for the Water District including the reasons for the issue. Document includes information election date, amount of bond issue, voter eligibility, registration, purposes of bond issue, revenue, expenses, estimated water rates, financing, water consumption, and Lake Mead supply.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 23, 2006
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