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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Phi Lambda Alpha Records

Identifier

UA-00032

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Phi Lambda Alpha Records (1968-1984) include memorabilia documenting and describing the organization's activities and procedural operations.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Jack Binion displaying money on the Merv Griffin Show, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1971

Date

1971 (year approximate)

Description

L-R: Zsa Zsa Gabor, security guard, Merv Griffin, Jack Binion. The "Merv Griffin Show" TV show. Guard is holding the $1,000,000 display from Binion's Horseshoe Casino. (c. 1971). Stamp on back of photo: "Allen Photographers. Inc. Post Office Box 14667 Las Vegas, Nevada 89114".. Number stamped on back of photo: "23402"

Image

Letter from John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1894-11-19

Archival Collection

Description

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

Text

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

Slide of protesters near the Nevada Test Site, 1983

Date

1983

Description

Color image of people involved with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group demonstrating against nuclear testing.

Image

Center Street in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Night time view of Center Street in Reno, Nevada. Shown are the Palace Club, Bank Club, and Hotel Golden.

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Raiding of a high-grader's cache in Goldfield, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1905 (year approximate) to 1908 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240)

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Graduate Student Association Photographs

Identifier

UA-00094

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Graduate Student Association Photographs consist of photographs documenting the Graduate Student Association's elections, activities, and events from approximately 1980 to 1983. The collection includes color prints and polaroid photographs from art auctions, award ceremonies, picnic activities, and holiday events.

Archival Collection

Fifth annual Southern Nevada Youth Fair at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1973

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). First on left: Tom Weisner; third from left: Myron Leavitt; fifth From left: Oran Gragson; sixth from left: Hank Thornely (others not identified).

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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