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Map of part of Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, showing the approximate area of artesian flow, 1965

Date

1965

Description

At top of map: 'United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey. Water supply paper 1780, plate 2.' At bottom of map: 'Base from U.S. Geological Survey Las Vegas (1952) and Henderson (1952) quadrangles.' 'Interior--Geological Survey, Washigton, D.C.--1965--W63358.' Relief shown by contours. Includes township and range lines. Thematic map. Scale 1:62,500 (W 115°15´--W 114°45´/N 36°15´--N 36°00´). Series: Water-supply paper (Washington, D.C.)
1780. Originally published as plate 2 of Available water supply of the Las Vegas ground-water basin, Nevada, by Glenn T. Malmberg, published by the Geological Survey in 1965 as its Water-supply paper 1780.

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Epilogue: Nevada Southern University Yearbook, 1962

Date

1962

Description

Yearbook main highlights: schools and departments; detailed lists with names and headshots of faculty, administration and students; variety of photos from activities, festivals, campus life, and buildings; campus organizations such as sororities, fraternities and councils; beauty contest winners; college sports and featured athletes; and printed advertisements of local businesses; Institution name: Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas, NV

Mixed Content

Photographs of early Las Vegas tent camps, wagons, first state bank, and other early permanent structures of Las Vegas; 1900s newspaper; Railroadmen's Ball ticket, 1905-1935

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Von Tobel Family Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00589
Collection Name: Von Tobel Family Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 07

Archival Component

Nevada Watercolor Society Records

Identifier

MS-00510

Abstract

The Nevada Watercolor Society Records (1969-2009) contain watercolor paintings and organizational records pertaining to the Nevada Watercolor Society, a non-profit organization that aims to promote watermedia painting and art appreciation. Organizational records contain materials including by-laws, articles of incorporation, newsletters, exhibit information, tax and financial records, receipts, photographs, negatives, and newspaper clippings. The collection also includes paintings by society members and newspaper clippings about art exhibitions and artists in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Architectural drawing of residential home in Boulder City, Nevada, preliminary elevation, 1962

Date

1962

Description

Preliminary drawing of front exterior elevation of ra anch-style residential home in Boulder City, Nevada. Handwritten near lower right: "Elevations only for Plan 1 (1B, 1C, 1D), Plan 2 (2B, 2C, 2D), Plan 4 (4B, 4C, 4D), Plan 5 (5B, 5C, 5D)."

Architecture Period: Mid-Century Modernist

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Nevada Desert Experience sign: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

A protest at the Nevada Test Site circa 1980-1999. A Nevada Desert Experience sign says, "Healing the Earth, Healing ourselves. One planet. One air. One water. One land. One people."

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T-Shirt Color: White; Front: County Of Los Angeles Fire Department Proud Protectors 75 Years, Dept. Emblem; Back: County Of Los Angeles Fire Department Proud Protectors 75 Years, Dept. Emblem; Handwritten Text: To FDNY God Bless You All, Your Brothers LA County FD, Our Thoughts Are With You Families Specially The Children. They Will Always Know Thar Their Fathers Were True American Heroes XXOO, approximately 2001-2012

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00459
Collection Name: New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
Box/Folder: Box 129

Archival Component

The Ward Charcoal Ovens located in Eastern Nevada: photographic print

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). The Ward Charcoal Ovens located in Eastern Nevada near Ely are remnants of Nevada's silver and lead booms in the 1870s. The ovens are 30 feet high.

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View of Aurora, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Inscription on image reads: "Main Street, Aurora, Nevada. Deserted old Mining Camp. Frashers Fore - Pomona"

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Epilogue: Nevada Southern University Yearbook, 1968

Date

1968

Description

Yearbook main highlights: schools and departments; detailed lists with names and headshots of faculty, administration and students; variety of photos from activities, festivals, campus life, and buildings; campus organizations such as sororities, fraternities and councils; beauty contest winners; college sports and featured athletes; and printed advertisements of local businesses; Institution name: Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas, NV

Mixed Content