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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Speeches

Identifier

UA-00109

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Speeches collection (1957-1992) contains copies of speech transcripts given by various faculty members from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The collection includes speeches given at the University Forum Lecture Series as well as other events and conferences held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection also contains speeches and programs given at dedication ceremonies, ranging from the cornerstone ceremony of Frazier Hall to the Moyer Student Union.

Archival Collection

State of Nevada, County of Clark

Date

1953

Description

State of Nevada, County of Clark

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Letter from Harold J. Stocker (Clark County, Nevada) to Harold L. Ickes (Washington, D.C.) February 26, 1940

Date

1940-02-26

Description

Clark County commissioner asking the Secretary of the Interior to use some of the funds from the Arid Lands Fund to create a drinking water system in the Moapa Valley.

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Nevada Southern University 4th commencement program

Date

1967-06-05

Description

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

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Friends of Southern Nevada Libraries Records

Identifier

MS-00550

Abstract

The Friends of Southern Nevada Libraries Records (1974-2013) is comprised of the organizational records of the Las Vegas, Nevada based non-profit, Friends of Southern Nevada Libraries (FOSNL). Materials include volunteer information, book sale receipts, funding proposals, thank-you cards, board meeting minutes, correspondence, photographs, newsletters, court proceedings, and promotional materials.

Archival Collection

Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00221

Abstract

The Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection contains photographs from Nye County, Nevada from 1880 to 1990. The collection includes a wide variety of photographs that document the activities, landmarks, geographical features, towns, ranches, and families of Nye County. The collection covers the areas of Amargosa Valley, Ash Meadows, Beatty, Duckwater, Gabbs, Goldfield, Kawich Mountains, Manhattan, Pahrump, Round Mountain, Rhyolite, Smoky Valley, Springdale, Tecopa, Tonopah, and Twin Springs. The activities documented include mining, prospecting, herding animals, schooling, ranching, building construction, railroad construction, and hunting and fishing.

Archival Collection

Aerial photograph of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, November, 1967

Date

1967-11

Description

Aerial view of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, November, 1967.

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Welcome sign outside of Hawthorne, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1880 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

"Welcome" sign outside Hawthorne, Nevada.

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Nevada Co-Operative Mining Company correspondence

Date

1914 to 1916

Description

From the Charles S. Sprague and Benjamin Gill Papers on Nevada Mining (MS-00570).

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