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Ascaya development, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-09-14

Description

Graded tiers of homesites in the Ascaya development as seen from the Sun City MacDonald Ranch neighborhood of Henderson, Nevada.

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Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada

Date

1891-05-11

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

Text

U-Haul sign, Sparks, Nevada

Date

2021

Description

A sign for U-Haul in the shape of a trailer during the day.

1790 Silverada Blvd, Reno, NV 89512

U-Haul


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Nancy Wier Papers on Rock Art in Southern Nevada

Identifier

MS-01156

Abstract

The Nancy Wier Papers on Rock Art in Southern Nevada (approximately 1930-2003) contain photographs, notes, research, and publications focused on rock art (rock writing) found in the Southern Nevada Region. Wier founded the Southern Nevada Rock Art Enthusiasts (SNRAE) in 1992, and the photograph albums document trips across Nevada, Southern California, Utah, and Arizona. The photograph albums are grouped by site location, and the description was taken directly from Wier's albums. The majority of the collection documents rock writings in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of commencement for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1979

Date

1979

Description

A picture of the commencement ceremony for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The people pictured here (from left to right) include Dixon, Addelion Guy, and an unidentified man.

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Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation

Identifier

MS-00571

Abstract

The Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation (1989-1995) consist of the papers of Lois Sagel, an environmentalist and advocate for the preservation of Nevada’s wilderness. The collection primarily documents the campaigns surrounding the efforts to expand Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (1994) as well as to designate the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (1993). Additionally, it contains information on minor land exchanges and the Question 5/S.B. 189 bond issue to fund state parks (considered in 1989 and 1990). Most of the collection is comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, memoranda, photographs, and photo slides.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Candelaria, Nevada, 1876

Date

1876

Description

Black and white photograph of Candelaria.

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Bars, Las Vegas, Nevada

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00251
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Nevada Black Chamber of Commerce

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Urban Chamber of Commerce of Las Vegas, Nevada Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00791
Collection Name: Urban Chamber of Commerce of Las Vegas, Nevada Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Midway City/Pittman, Nevada

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00254
Collection Name: Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component