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Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00802

Abstract

This collection is comprised of research files dating from approximately 1980 to 2021 created by Boulder City Nevadan, Dennis McBride, primarily in support of his book, Out of the Neon Closet: A History of Gay Las Vegas on the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in Southern Nevada. Materials in this collection also include ephemera and clippings documenting LGBTQ establishments and organizations in Las Vegas, biographies of individuals, and other issues pertinent to the LGBTQ community. This collection also includes some materials about the LGBTQ community and their issues in Northern Nevada. The collection represents McBride's overall efforts to document and preserve the history of the LGBTQ community in Nevada.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Education 33rd commencement program

Date

1996-05-11

Description

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

Text

Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada

Identifier

PH-00285

Abstract

The Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (1952-1956) consist of approximately 2,080 black-and-white high-altitude aerial survey photographs of Southern and Western Nevada. Two projects are represented; 109-G, covering sections of Southern Nevada and 160-BH, covering a section of Western Nevada. Also included are five composite photograph indices created from the detailed survey photographs, four index sheets showing the project locations in Nevada and other projects in the western States, and five photocopied images of composite photographs of several cities in Nevada.

Archival Collection

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

Date

1892-04-23

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 the original envelope with the stamp removed, and a copy of the original letter.

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

Date

1892-03-19

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.

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Slide of Montgomery Hotel, Beatty, Nevada, 1906

Date

1906

Description

An exterior view of Montgomery Hotel in Beatty, Nevada.

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Anti-Defamation League Nevada Region Office Records

Identifier

MS-00076

Abstract

The Anti-Defamation League Nevada Region Office Records (2003-2019) mainly contain photographs depicting Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Nevada Region Office events. The collection also includes a sign advertising ADL's "No Place For Hate" program; ARL's 2017 and 2018 gala, "Imagine a World Without Hate" programs and invitations; and 2018's Jurisprudence Luncheon invitation commemorating the achievements and contributions of Joe W. Brown.

Archival Collection

Another view of wild horses at the Nevada Test Site: color photographs

Date

1945 to 1982

Description

Another view of wild horses as they roam the higher elevations of the Nevada Test Site.

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Letter (no envelope) from John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1894-12-10

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.

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Slide of the Eldorado marquee, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Night view of the Eldorado hotel and casino and its marquee sign, both owned by the Carano family, in Reno, Nevada. While the Eldorado was opened in 1973, its marquee sign displayed in the photograph was installed in 1986. Site Name: Eldorado (Reno, Nev.)

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