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Photograph of a portion of a map of the state of Nevada, 1906

Date

1906

Description

A portion of a map of the state of Nevada published by the Clason Map Co., Denver, Colorado, copyrighted 1906. Note the routes of the railroads in the southern Nevada area, including the Las Vegas and Tonopah Railroad linking the small community of Las Vegas with Beatty; (More information on the map is contained on the photo board.) (Courtesy, Central Nevada Museum, Tonopah, Nevada.)

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Ascaya development, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-09-14

Description

The moon rises over the under construction Ascaya development as seen from King Mesa Drive in the Sun City MacDonald Ranch neighborhood of Henderson, Nevada.

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Ascaya development, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-09-14

Description

The moon rises over the under construction Ascaya development as seen from King Mesa Drive in the Sun City MacDonald Ranch neighborhood of Henderson, Nevada.

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Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community

Identifier

MS-00426

Abstract

The Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community spans from 1964 to 2006 and is comprised of scrapbooks, genealogies, ephemera, and other material produced by or for the community. The Hadassah scrapbooks date from 1964 through 1971 and contain invitations, photographs, and records of events and fundraising efforts. Material related to various congregations includes bulletins, fliers, correspondence (form letters), photographs, newspaper clippings, and recorded media. The Jewish Genealogy Society records include bulletins, newsletters, and meeting agendas. Also included is a family genealogy.

Archival Collection

Nevada State Business Center on West Sahara Avenue at Rye Street, looking northwest, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-09-06

Description

Traffic flows in front of the Nevada State Business Center building on the northwest corner of West Sahara Avenue at Rye Street.

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The Reno skyline, Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A view of the skyline in Reno, Nevada showing the Hilton, Harrah's, Fitzgerald's, and the Motor Hotel. "I luv Reno" is written across the top of the postcard.

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Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation

Identifier

MS-00571

Abstract

The Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation (1989-1995) consist of the papers of Lois Sagel, an environmentalist and advocate for the preservation of Nevada’s wilderness. The collection primarily documents the campaigns surrounding the efforts to expand Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (1994) as well as to designate the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (1993). Additionally, it contains information on minor land exchanges and the Question 5/S.B. 189 bond issue to fund state parks (considered in 1989 and 1990). Most of the collection is comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, memoranda, photographs, and photo slides.

Archival Collection

Brochure, Nevada Southern University, circa 1955

Date

1955 (year approximate)

Description

Brochure sent out to the Southern Nevada community soliciting donations to fund the establishment of Southern Nevada University in Las Vegas. The brochure mentions that donors' names will be included in the Southern Nevada University Book of Donors (please see uac000741).

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Reno, Nevada, 1913 to 1989

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs in Reno, Nevada from 1913 to 1989. The photographic slides include Reno's downtown area and arch, hotels and casinos, cafes and restaurants, and bars.

Archival Collection

Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Exterior of new Bank of Nevada: photographic print

Date

1958-11-09

Description

Historic Events in Henderson's History. New Bank of Nevada. (7 West Pacific, Henderson, Nevada.) It opened February 8, 1954.

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