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Nevada Silver Centennial Postage Stamp Collection

Identifier

MS-00116

Abstract

Collection consists of envelopes with the Silver Centennial commemorative postage stamp (canceled) with the "Virginia City, Nevada Silver Centennial 1859-1959" die hub with postmarks of ten Nevada cities including Las Vegas. There is also a first day of issue decorative envelope.

Archival Collection

Photograph of ruins, Rhyolite, Nevada, 1923

Date

1923

Description

The ruins of several large building structures in Rhyolite, Nevada.

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Photograph of ruins, Rhyolite, Nevada, 1923

Date

1923

Description

The ruins of several large building structures in Rhyolite, Nevada.

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Photograph of ruins, Rhyolite, Nevada, 1923

Date

1923

Description

The ruins of several large building structures in Rhyolite, Nevada.

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Photograph of Boulder Canyon, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

Boulder Canyon near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.

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Photograph of Boulder Canyon, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

Boulder Canyon near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.

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Kathryn Howell Papers on Civic Engagement in Nevada

Identifier

MS-00481

Abstract

The Kathryn Howell Papers on Civic Engagement in Nevada (1960-2002) contain newspaper articles, correspondence, newsletters, photographs, and personal writings of Kathryn Howell, a teacher, activist, and lobbyist in Southern Nevada. The collection also includes memorabilia from the election of President John F. Kennedy and the 1964 Nevada Centennial celebration, as well as a photograph and letter from former Nevada governor and U.S. senator, Richard H. Bryan.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas #VegasStrong Banner

Identifier

UA-00077

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas #VegasStrong Banner (2017) is comprised of a vinyl banner depicting a silhouette of the Las Vegas, Nevada skyline. The banner includes signatures and messages written by UNLV students in memory of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Harvest music festival.

Archival Collection

Articles of Incorporation of Operation Opportunities - Clark County, Nevada

Date

1964-09

Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records (MS-00016) -- Series I. Administrative. "Articles of Incorporation of Operation Opportunities - Clark County, Nevada."

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Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harvey's Resort Hotel and Harvey's Inn in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Inscription with image says, "Fun-filled days... glittering nights at Lake Tahoe, the west's most beautiful setting, and Harvey's one, one of the world's great hotels. Give us a spin."

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