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Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00689

Abstract

The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Records provide materials relating to the hotel's grand opening on December 15, 2010. Included are newspaper clippings, a poster pamphlet, gaming and rewards program information, and photographs of the hotel rooms. Also included is information about the art program, the shops, bars, nightclubs, and convention facilities.

Archival Collection

Nevada Test Site, image 005: photographic print

Date

1963 (year approximate) to 1981 (year approximate)

Description

Nevada Test Site (Miscellaneous). Scene at the Nevada Test Site. Typewritten on photo sleeve: [Scene at Nevada Test Site.]

Image

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

Date

1891-12-28

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.

Text

Photograph of Lamont Downs, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 1992

Date

1992-05

Description

Cataloging Department staff member Lamont Downs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries.

Image

"Help Nevada Get In The Scrap!" Poster

Identifier

MS-01129

Abstract

"Help Nevada Get In The Scrap!" Poster (approximately 1941-1945) is a single poster produced by the Office of Civilian Defense during World War II as part of the "Victory Home" (V-Home) campaign. The poster outlines what common household items like tin cans, iron and steel scrap, and stockings and rags can be salvaged and sent to war production plants. The poster also lists the five point program of all V-Homes and also includes spaces where households could write the names of their Block Leader, Salvage Chairman, and Air Raid Warden. This poster lists Nellie Cashman of Las Vegas, Nevada as the Block Leader.

Archival Collection

Map of the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, March 1, 1927

Date

1927-03-01

Description

'Compiled by C.D. Baker, civil eningeer. 220 Fremont St. March 1, 1927.' 'C.E. Pembroke, selling agent.' Scale [ca. 1:3,600]. 1 in. to 300 ft. Cadastral map. Blueline print.

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Photograph of a group of people in Searchlight, Nevada, 1970

Date

1970

Description

Unidentified group of people gathered outdoors for a group photo in Searchlight Nevada, during a Historical Society trip. They may be relations of Elbert Edwards.

Image

Postcard of Downtown Reno, Nevada, 1870-1880

Date

1870 to 1880

Description

A picture of the front of a postcard from Reno. Transcribed from back, "Reno, The Biggest Little City in the World" "Virginia St. Reno, Nevada."

Image

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Liberal Arts Diploma Ceremony program

Date

1995-05-13

Description

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

Text

Photograph of Nevada State Bank, Las Vegas, 1966

Date

1966

Description

An exterior view of Nevada State Bank in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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