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

Date

1891-05-11

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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Southern Nevada Children's Home: photographic print

Date

1978

Description

Southern Nevada Children's Home, Boulder City, Nevada (1978) A church and mountains can be seen in the background.

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Caesars Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Caesars Tahoe, a Caesars World Resort Casino/Hotel, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, situated amidst the beauty of Lake Tahoe and the splendor of the High Sierras.

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Slide of protesters near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date

1984

Description

Color image of activists from from the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group protesting nuclear testing, sowing a desert plant.

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Postcard of Ely, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1930

Description

A picture postcard of Ely, Nevada.

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Exterior of new Bank of Nevada: photographic print

Date

1958-11-09

Description

Historic Events in Henderson's History. New Bank of Nevada. (7 West Pacific, Henderson, Nevada.) It opened February 8, 1954.

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Harold's Club in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harold's Club in Reno, Nevada. This large mural on the front of Harold's Club depicting the pioneers on their Westward Journey is "Dedicated with humility to those who blazed the trail."

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Educational Outreach Records

Identifier

UA-00002

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Educational Outreach Records (1971-2019) contain correspondence, planning information, promotional materials, photographs, and newspaper clippings about the history of the division and commemorative events such as the 25th and 40th anniversaries. The majority of the collection materials are comprised of course catalogs, directories, student journals, member handbooks, scrapbooks, and council meeting minutes for the division's lifelong learning programs for nontraditional students: the Extended Education Center for Lifelong Learning (EXCELL) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Materials also include digital files of jazz performances from OLLI's Jazz Appreciation class, a video interview about OLLI, and recording of an OLLI panel featuring World War II veterans.

Archival Collection

Nevada Statehood Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamps and Coin

Identifier

MS-00409

Abstract

The Nevada Statehood Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamps and Coin collection contains one sheet of the 1964 Nevada Statehood Centennial Stamp, printed from plate number 27798, and one proof copy of the 1964 Nevada Centennial Medallion.

Archival Collection

Dragonfly sign, Reno, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

A dragonfly sign in the window of an unknown shop.


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