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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno during the day. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Pedestrians and automobiles can be seen lining the street underneath various shops and buildings such as Harold's Club, Nevada Club, Harrah's, Herz Jewelry, and the Dancing Hay Market Club.

Image

Reno, Nevada, 1913 to 1989

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs in Reno, Nevada from 1913 to 1989. The photographic slides include Reno's downtown area and arch, hotels and casinos, cafes and restaurants, and bars.

Archival Collection

Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection

Archival Component

"Souvenir of Tonopah, Nevada" with photos from Goldfield, Tonopah, and Searchlight, Nevada: photograph album, image 035

Description

From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- Shown is a miniature photograph of Goldfield, Nevada. Written on the photgraph, "Red top mine. Famous for richness of its ores".

Letter and envelope from Mary M. Bunker, Bunkerville, Nevada to John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada

Date

1895-02-18

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, the original envelope with the stamp removed, and a copy of the original letter.

Text

Photograph of Nancy M. Forni receiving the Nevada Centennial Medallion, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 20, 1980

Date

1980-08-20

Description

The Las Vegas Rotary Club presents the Nevada Centennial Medallion to Nancy M. Forni (center), University of Nevada, Las Vegas' highest ranking senior student. At far left is Leonard Goodall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas President; at far right is Bert Purdue. Others are unidentified.

Image

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 17th commencement program

Date

1980-05-17

Description

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

Text

Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, item 02

Description

Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada's purpose, goals, and timetable statements.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Engagement and Diversity Records

Identifier

UA-00060

Abstract

The Student Engagement and Diversity Records (approximately 1989-2009) document activities related to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Student Engagement and Diversity office and its predecessors. Materials include documents and photographs about activities and events such as Premier UNLV, Homecoming, Rebels After Dark, and the Rebel Variety Show.

Archival Collection

Wild kit foxes at the Nevada Test Site: photographic print

Date

1945-19-82

Description

Kit Foxes peer from a culvert at a construction site on Nevada Test Site.

Image

"Souvenir of Tonopah, Nevada" with photos from Goldfield, Tonopah, and Searchlight, Nevada: photograph album, image 020

Description

From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- Shown is a miniature photograph of Goldfield, Nevada. Written on the photograph, "Famous reilly lease- produced $1,000,000 in 4 1/2 Months".