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Maps of geographical surveys of parts of California, southeastern Nevada, Arizona and southwestern Utah, made under the command of George M. Wheeler, 1872-1873

Date

1872 to 1873

Description

At top of plate: 'U.S. geographical surveys west of the one-hundredth meridian. Parts of California, S.E. Nevada, Arizona & S.W. Utah.' At bottom of plate: 'Expeditions of 1872 & 1873, under the command of 1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army.' 'G. K. Gilbert, A. R. Marvine, E. E. Howell, geological assistants.' 'By order of The Honorable The Secretary of War, under the direction of Brig. Gen. A. A. Humphries, Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army.' Published by Government Printing Office. 2 map sections on 1 sheet. Scale: 1 inch to 8 miles.

Image

Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, item 03

Description

Board Meeting agenda for the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, September 10, 1992

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Vice President of Administration Records

Identifier

UA-00041

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Vice President of Administration Records (1973-1983) contains the professional correspondence of Brock Dixon, Vice President of Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1976 to 1983. Materials include include letters from Dixon to the Affirmative Action Officer, UNLV campus administrators, and departments from other United States colleges and universities.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 45th commencement program

Date

2008-12-16

Description

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

Text

"Souvenir of Tonopah, Nevada" with photos from Goldfield, Tonopah, and Searchlight, Nevada: photograph album, image 011

Description

From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- Written under the photograph, "Looking East from Mt. Oddie", and specific placed are identified on the photograph.

Farnsworth Collection on Housing in Clark County, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00497

Abstract

The Farnsworth Collection on Housing in Clark County, Nevada is comprised of Clark County housing development brochures gathered by Las Vegas real estate appraiser Robert Lee Farnsworth Sr., dating from approximately 1950 to 1989. The collection includes housing developments located in Boulder City, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Lake Mead, Henderson, Summerlin, and Downtown Las Vegas. Brochures include price lists, appraisals, and descriptions of various housing developments and communities in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

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.

Image

View of Aurora, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Inscription on image reads: "Main Street, Aurora, Nevada. Deserted old Mining Camp. Frashers Fore - Pomona"

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Annotated Bibliography for Biologic Overview for the Nevada Nuclear Waste Storage Investigations - Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, 1981 December

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00091
Collection Name: Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office Collection
Box/Folder: Box 46

Archival Component

Sheilagh Brooks Collection on Nevada Historical Sites and Museums

Identifier

MS-00280

Abstract

The Sheilagh Brooks Collection on Nevada Historical Sites and Museums dates from 1977 to 1983. It contains materials including budgets, planning proposals, agenda, and minutes related to the Nevada State Museum, including proposals to build a state museum in Southern Nevada. The collection also contains National Register of Historic Places nomination forms for sites throughout Nevada.

Archival Collection