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UNLV University Libraries Collection on Southern Nevada Mining

Identifier

MS-01209

Abstract

The UNLV University Libraries Collection on Southern Nevada Mining (1905-1921) contains documents, financial records, and customer correspondence from various mining companies operating in Southern Nevada during the early 20th century. Key figures and mining operations represented in the collection include Charles Sprague, Benjamin Gill, Hugh Brown, Earl Rinker, and the Goldfield Consolidated Mining Company. Also included is a 1905 panoramic photograph entitled "Rose & Palmer's Teams" taken by Ramsey and Pierce in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Photo Album, image 141

Description

Three (3) postcards from an envelope at the end of the album. Envelope titled "Selma Morrison/temp.loan See source title." The far left postcard shows a young woman and has inscription on back that reads "Maureen? Giles' Friend." The middle postcard shows a portrait of a young woman and has illegible cursive writing on the back. The far right postcard shows Manzanita Lake at the University of Nevada Reno.

Southern Nevada Photo Album, image 117

Description

117.1 Photo of an airplane. Unidentified owner or company. ; 117.2 Unidentified airplane in the sky. ; 117.3 Jazz's mother standing at Colorado River before dam was built. ; 117.4 Governor Balzar, Carl Gray, Secretary Wilbur Senator Pittman at Boulder Junction, 9-17-30. ; 117.5 Postcard of Chamber of Commerce billboard: "This is Las Vegas, Nevada, Gateway to Boulder Dam". Snow on ground. ; 117.6 Photo of clouds.

Sheilagh Brooks Collection on Nevada Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology Records

Identifier

MS-00743

Abstract

The collection contains materials (1967-1991) collected by Sheilagh Brooks predominantly during her time serving on various boards and committees under the Nevada Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Materials include agendas, meeting minutes, correspondence, administrative reports, policies, budget plans, grant applications and guidelines for various federal and state departments. The collection also contains the applications of Nevada sites for the National Register of Historic Places.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas LGBTQ Community Center of Southern Nevada Audiovisual Collection

Identifier

MS-01098

Abstract

The Las Vegas LGBTQ Community Center of Southern Nevada Audiovisual Collection contains seventeen VHS tapes which contain recordings of "Beyond the Rainbow" a Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada Cable show; the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada 1998 and 1999 Honorariums; and news program relating to "Pride Ride 2000." "Beyond the Rainbow" was a weekly cable show sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada created not just to reach the LGBTQ+ community, but anyone interested in learning more about the community and the issues faced by its members. Programming explored a number of topics including employment, personal safety, families, relationships, diversity, and spirituality.

Archival Collection

Nevada CURE files, approximately 1998 to 2009

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Records in this series are comprised of administrative and research files documenting the formation of Nevada CURE as an organization and the creation of the Spartacus Project Report from approximately 1998 to 2001. Materials include correspondence between Mercedes Maharis and various individuals, such as attorneys in Nevada representing inmates on legal cases, as well as organizations, such as the Nevada Department of Prisons. Records in this series also includes copies of inmate medical records and copies of the Spartacus Project Report. This series also includes copies of the Las Vegas Tribune which contain specific articles about issues related to the Nevada prison system.

Archival Collection

Nevada CURE Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00799
Collection Name: Nevada CURE Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of Kiernan School, Lincoln County, Nevada, 1938

Date

1938

Description

Kiernan School, Lincoln County, Nevada. (Possibly a double exposure with another building.)

Image

Photograph of wagons and teams, Clark County, Nevada, 1904

Date

1904

Description

A distant view of wagons and teams used for railroad survey in Clark County, Nevada.

Image

Photograph of Gypsum rock formations, Nevada, 1907-1930

Date

1907 to 1930

Archival Collection

Description

Gypsum rock formation in Spring Mountains, Arden district of Clark County, Nevada.

Image

Las Vegas, Nevada Women's Softball Collection

Identifier

MS-01120

Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada Women's Softball Collection (1951-1952) contains photographic prints and negatives depicting a southern Nevada women's softball team. The team was sponsored by Wilson's Texaco Station in Boulder City, Nevada, and the women played in regional games in both southern California and southern Nevada. Photographs in the collection show the team practicing at Peterson Field in Boulder City, and celebrating and spending time together at the Mt. Charleston Lodge. The collection also contains copies of personal accounts written by team member Orpha Alveta Bowman (McBride), who recalls the prejudice some of the lesbian members faced from local community members. The originals of these handwritten accounts are held in MS-01099.

Archival Collection