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Early Nevada, 1852-1968

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of non-indigenous pioneers in Nevada, steamboats on the Colorado River, postcards, buildings, railroads, the University of Nevada, Reno, the Mormon Fort (the oldest non-indigenous settlement in the Las Vegas Valley), towns in Nevada, the Candelaria ruins, and schools around the state from 1852 to 1968.

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection

Archival Component

Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harvey's Resort Hotel and Harvey's Inn in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Inscription with image says, "Fun-filled days... glittering nights at Lake Tahoe, the west's most beautiful setting, and Harvey's one, one of the world's great hotels. Give us a spin."

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Public Safety and Campus Police Records

Identifier

UA-00042

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Public Safety and Campus Police Records (1968-1969, 2002-2006) consists of annual campus safety reports and documentation regarding community relations with local Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Nevada Southern Police (now University Police Services). It also contains documentation about the law enforcement program on campus.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Charles Springer, Nevada, 1980

Date

1980

Description

Nevada Supreme Court Judge Charles Springer.

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Road through the Nevada desert: postcard

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1915 (year approximate)

Description

Postcard of a dirt road through the Nevada desert.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Liberal Arts Records

Identifier

UA-00127

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Liberal Arts Records (approximately 1980-2007) contain bibliographies of work created from various departments within the college, annual reports, advisor handbooks, and various memoranda and documents relating to the College of Liberal Arts and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The collection also contains advertisements for the University Forum lecture series, sponsdored by the College of Liberal Arts.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the Nevada chapter of the March of Dimes donation, Clark County, Nevada, September 24, 1975

Date

1975-09-24

Description

The Nevada Chapter of March of Dimes donated a vehicle to the Clark County Health District to be used as a mobile clinic in Clark County, Nevada. From left to right, the people pictured include Gil Blonsley, an unidentified individual, Otto Ravenholt, Seymour Brown and Reno Fruzza.

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Dayton, Nevada Gold Discovery Sesquicentennial Commemorative Plate

Identifier

MS-00772

Abstract

The Dayton, Nevada Gold Discovery Sesquicentennial Commemorative Plate collection (1999) contains one china plate commemorating the sesquicentennial of the discovery of gold in Dayton, Nevada in 1849.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Academic Assessment Records

Identifier

UA-00136

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Academic Assessment Records (1957-2013) consists of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) self-studies and accreditation materials. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) is UNLV's regional accreditation agency.

Archival Collection

Group seated; Fred Landau (man with the beard) at Nevada Test Site, Nevada: photographic slide

Date

1987-04

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Demonstration at Nevada Test Site.

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