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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

Photograph of members of the Nevada Judges Association, Clark County, Nevada, August 11, 1975

Date

1975-08-11

Description

The members of the Nevada Judges Association in Clark County, Nevada. From left to right, the people pictured include: Al Gunderson, Supreme Court Justice; Tom Hickey, State Assemblyman from North Las Vegas; Warren Stanley, North Las Vegas Constable; Richard Bryan, Attorney General State of Nevada; Bill (?), Deputy D. A.; and Ray Daines, North Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge.

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Aerial photograph of Pioche, Nevada, circa 1880s

Date

1870 to 1889

Description

An aerial view of Pioche, Nevada during its silver mining boom. The "Million Dollar" Courthouse is the two-story brick building just to the right of the center of the photo. Buildings indentified as a bakery and a restaurant are also seen.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Admissions Records

Identifier

UA-00138

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Admissions Records (approximately 1954-1999) contain early enrollment and admission records for Nevada Southern University (NSU), later the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The collection contains correspondence between NSU and other universities regarding transcripts and course credits for potential students, admissions reports, and newspaper clippings of the University's early years. Booklets, flyers, posters, and photographic film and slides used by the University to recruit students are also in the collection.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty, Staff, and Student Directories

Identifier

UA-00117

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Faculty, Staff, and Student Directories (1960-2009) contain published directories for UNLV students, staff, and faculty. Directories contain contact information for individuals and departments on the UNLV campus.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women, Inc. Records

Identifier

MS-00859

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women, Inc. Records (1996-2018) contains photographs, charity event programs, operational records, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. The majority of the collection consists of photographs and other materials documenting SNCCW's annual fundraising luncheons. Also included are the SNCCW's Articles of Incorporation, a brochure, awards, and certificates.

Archival Collection

First tent in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1904

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Railroad hospital. Dr. Hewetson in charge.

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Film transparency of atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

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Film transparency of atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

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Film transparency of atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

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