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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno during the day. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Pedestrians and automobiles can be seen lining the street underneath various shops and buildings such as Harold's Club, Nevada Club, Harrah's, Herz Jewelry, and the Dancing Hay Market Club.

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Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection

Identifier

MS-00790

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection is comprised of organizational records, photographs, event programs, and ephemera donated by members of the Southern Nevada Jewish community as part of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries’ Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Materials document the history of the Jewish community and Southern Nevada from 1941 to 2017. The collection provides information about family life, religious rituals, community events, and local businesses and organizations.

Archival Collection

Pioche, Nevada, 1918-1960

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of Pioche, Nevada from 1918 to 1960, including photographs of schools, ranches, and buildings.

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection

Archival Component

Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, item 02

Description

Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada's purpose, goals, and timetable statements.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Continuing Education Records

Identifier

UA-00061

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Continuing Education Records (approximately 1960-2009) contain correspondence related to the Office of Continuing Education's various educational programs, events, and projects. The collection also contains documents pertaining to the Committee for the Center for Continuing Education and Special Events, the University College, and the Architectural Committee, as well as Title I grant information, Educational Outreach course catalogs, and an architectural drawing of a planned Continuing Education conference facility.

Archival Collection

Aid for AIDS of Nevada 2013 "Walk on the Wild Side" AIDS Walk flyer

Date

2013-04-14

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.

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Aid for AIDS of Nevada 5th Annual AIDS Walk registration form

Date

1995-03-11

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.

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"Souvenir of Tonopah, Nevada" with photos from Goldfield, Tonopah, and Searchlight, Nevada: photograph album, image 020

Description

From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- Shown is a miniature photograph of Goldfield, Nevada. Written on the photograph, "Famous reilly lease- produced $1,000,000 in 4 1/2 Months".

Letter and envelope from Mary M. Bunker, Bunkerville, Nevada to John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada

Date

1895-02-18

Archival Collection

Description

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

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