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The Marguerite Rice Lyman Papers on Southern Nevada History (1960-1969) consists of six typescripts concerning the history of Nevada. The collection includes information about the Muddy Mission, the history of Spring Valley, Mads Jorgensen, and profiles of Rice family pioneers. It also includes information about Mormon church activities within Nevada.
Archival Collection
This is part 6 of 6 finding aids for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (1959-2016). Generally, materials are transferred from UNLV Photo Services to UNLV Special Collections and Archives 5 years after they are created. For materials within the last 5 years, contact photo@unlv.edu or call 702-895-3036. This finding aid contains the thematic slides, contact sheets, and audiovisual materials taken and used by UNLV Creative Services for publicity and promotional purposes from approximately 1959 to 2009. The majority of the materials consist of images from various academic departments, athletics, buildings and historical views of campus, as well as faculty and student life. Also included in the collection are an assortment of print materials, such as theater and music programs, as well as audio cassettes and film reels from anniversary events around campus.
Archival Collection
From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series II: Projects. This folder contains an overview on Nevada Futures, Inc. , a constitution for Nevada Futures Incorporated, and Economic Oppurtunity Board of Clark County Reports.
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Alamo, Nevada from an overlooking hill
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "Home Town. Alamo, Nevada. In 1920 to 1925."; Transcribed from photo sleeve: "An aerial of Alamo, Nevada looking west in the early 1920s. The four room schoolhouse where Logan Wright attended in 1954 is in the center-back of the picture. Alamo Services was owned and operated by Larry and Evy Davis."
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The Sheree Downs Las Vegas, Nevada Photographs are comprised of photographs Downs took between 1976 and 1995 during visits to Las Vegas, Nevada. The photographs document the evolution of hotel and casino architecture and signage on the Las Vegas Strip and in downtown Las Vegas. Also included are photographs of various tourist attractions in Las Vegas and souvenirs from casinos.
Archival Collection
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VI. Tonopah, Nevada -- Subseries VI.B. Coombs Family. House at near left Belongs to Ed Slavin; the second house belongs to Alice Lorigan.
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From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.G. Brown Family (Tecopa-Pahrump). Two large grain bins are visible in the distance. Behind the corral there was a pasture.
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