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Photograph of campus, Nevada Southern University, 1964

Date

1964

Description

An aerial view of Nevada Southern University (NSU).

Image

William V. Wright Collection of Nevada Postcards

Identifier

PH-00094

Abstract

The William V. Wright Collection of Nevada Postcards contains picture postcards of towns and buildings in Nevada from 1900 to 1975. The postcards primarily depict casinos, hotels, and other attractions in Las Vegas, Nevada and Reno, Nevada. The postcards also depict post offices, landscapes, mines, and the Hoover (Boulder) Dam.

Archival Collection

Plat of the original townsite of Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1905

Date

1905 (year approximate)

Description

'Las Vegas is the main division headquarters of San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Ry. The gateway to Nevada's richest mining section. 336 miles from Los Angeles. 444 miles from Salt Lake City.' Second copy available in the J.T. McWilliams manuscript collection.

Image

Aerial photograph of Stateline, Nevada, circa 1958

Date

1957 to 1959

Description

Aerial view of Stateline, Nevada. Harrah's Tahoe is under construction on the left center of the photograph.
Address: Stateline; Douglas County; Nevada

Image

Film transparency of Potosi Mine, Nevada, 1917

Date

1917

Description

Black and white image of workers at Potosi Mine, located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada--Goodsprings Mining District

Image

Southern Nevada Photo Album, image 039

Description

39.1 H.J. Reiley in 9-6-26, Carlin, Nevada.; 39.2 Old House Gallery, Carlin, Nevada.; 39.3 Spot Reiley.; 39.4 The Humboldt; 39.5 Carlin, Nevada. September 1, 1926.; 39.6 Old house and weekend ice pond.; 39.7 Knap and Melba.

Photograph of James H. Bilbray, Nevada, May 9, 1984

Date

1984-05-09

Description

U.S. Congressman from Nevada James H. Bilbray.

Image

Desert view of Pittman, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1943-01-12

Description

Pittman, Nevada desert. (Sept. 30, 1942)

Image

Slide of protesters near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date

1984

Description

Color image of people involved with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group demonstrating against nuclear testing. A wooden cross has been placed in the ground.

Image

American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter Records

Identifier

MS-00600

Abstract

The American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter Records (1917-2015) include business records, legal and property documents, scrapbooks, photographs, awards and event programs. Also included is documentation of training events in Southern Nevada and disaster relief efforts throughout the country.

Archival Collection