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Freighting in Manhattan, Nevada, front: postcard

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Freighting, Manhattan, Nevada. The Yosemite Feed Yard sign is visible in the background. There is a handwritten message on the back of the postcard.

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. One is carrying a wooden cross.

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Slide of protesters near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date

1984

Description

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

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Postcard of scenes of Tonopah, Nevada, 1906

Date

1906

Description

A picture postcard with several scenes of Tonopah, Nevada, including a photograph of a house made from wooden barrels.

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George Mortimer Photograph Album of Searchlight, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00429

Abstract

The George Mortimer Photograph Album of Searchlight, Nevada dates between approximately 1900 and 1910, and contains black-and-white photographic prints illustrating various scenes and individuals in Searchlight, Nevada. Some images are captioned with initials or brief names.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Neon Survey Records

Identifier

PH-00401

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Neon Survey Records (2002-2003, 2016-2018) are comprised of digital photographs and survey forms documenting neon signs in Las Vegas, Nevada. The records represent work done for the Neon Survey, which was a collaborative project conducted by the Neon Museum and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries Special Collections and Archives. The survey forms document information on each sign such as the name and address associated with the signs, physical condition, artistic significance, and general history. The collection represents the efforts of two cultural heritage organizations in Las Vegas to document and preserve the artistic and historical significance of Nevada's neon heritage.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Sciences and Mathematics Diploma Ceremony program

Date

1995-05-13

Description

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

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Freighting in Manhattan, Nevada, back: postcard

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Freighting, Manhattan, Nevada. The Yosemite Feed Yard sign is visible in the background. There is a handwritten message on the back of the postcard.

Dredge in Manhattan, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1938

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VII. Other areas in Nye County -- Subseries VII.I. Wilson Family (Toiyabe Mountains, Nevada). On the right-hand side of the picture can be seen the pond on which the dredge floated.

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A view of Pioneer, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series III. Beatty, Nevada -- Subseries III.G. Reidhead Family. Smoke can be seen rising from the chimney of the large house in the background and both it and the cabin in the foreground on the left appear to be occupied.

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