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Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community

Identifier

MS-00426

Abstract

The Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community spans from 1964 to 2006 and is comprised of scrapbooks, genealogies, ephemera, and other material produced by or for the community. The Hadassah scrapbooks date from 1964 through 1971 and contain invitations, photographs, and records of events and fundraising efforts. Material related to various congregations includes bulletins, fliers, correspondence (form letters), photographs, newspaper clippings, and recorded media. The Jewish Genealogy Society records include bulletins, newsletters, and meeting agendas. Also included is a family genealogy.

Archival Collection

Topographic map of Nevada and California: map

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1960 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240). Showing Death Valley, California, Amargosa Valley, Nevada, and the Bullfrog-Rhyolite area.

Image

Harrah's marquee sign, Reno, Nevada

Date

2020

Description

View of the marquee sign for Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Reno. The business was closed in early 2020.

219 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada, 89501


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Letter from May [?], Bunkerville, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada

Date

1891-11-26

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter and a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of the original letter. Letter does not state May's last name but she seems to be the brother of John M. Bunker.

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Map of Southen Nevada Geography: map

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Photo of map-Southern Nevada Geography and Landmark of Armijo's Trace.

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) -- View of Center Street in Reno, Nevada looking north. Shown is the Hotel Golden.

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Slide of protesters near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date

1984

Description

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

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 48th commencement program

Date

2010-05-08

Description

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

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 44th commencement program

Date

2007-05-12

Description

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

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 47th commencement program

Date

2009-12-15

Description

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

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