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Nevada Co-Operative Mining Company correspondence

Date

1914 to 1916

Description

From the Charles S. Sprague and Benjamin Gill Papers on Nevada Mining (MS-00570).

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Various mining company records for Goldfield, Nevada

Date

1907 to 1921

Description

From the Charles S. Sprague and Benjamin Gill Papers on Nevada Mining (MS-00570).

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Marguerite Rice Lyman Papers on Southern Nevada History

Identifier

MS-00081

Abstract

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

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Thematic Slides and Prints

Identifier

PH-00388-06

Abstract

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

Nevada Futures General Overview: documents, reports

Date

1967

Description

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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Slide of four protesters near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date

1984

Description

Color image of activists who were part of the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group demonstrating against nuclear testing.

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Aerial photograph of Alamo, Nevada, 1920-1925

Date

1920 (year approximate) to 1925 (year approximate)

Description

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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Sheree Downs Las Vegas, Nevada Photographs

Identifier

PH-00403

Abstract

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

Charles Street, Tonopah, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1970

Description

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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Corral on the Pahrump Ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1950

Description

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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