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Photograph of J.C. Kinnear, Jr., Nevada, 1960-1961

Date

1960 to 1961

Description

Black and white photograph of Mr. J.C. Kinnear, Jr., General Manager of Kennecott Copper Corporation, Nevada Mines Division.

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Ainsworth Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Memorabilia

Identifier

MS-00190

Abstract

The Ainsworth Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Memorabilia (1942-1965) consists of fliers, programs, and receipts from Las Vegas, Nevada events and gatherings. The material pertains to the Helldorado, Boulder Roundup, and Little Britches rodeos as well as local plays and musicals. Also of interest, the collection contains a 1942 World War II ration book.

Archival Collection

Sue Fawn Chung Collection on Asians in Nevada

Identifier

MS-00332

Abstract

The Sue Fawn Chung Collection on Asians in Nevada (1963-2015) consists of materials collected by Dr. Sue Fawn Chung in the course of her research on the history of Asians in Nevada. The collection contains interviews, correspondence, and biographical materials primarily focusing on Chinese and Japanese residents in Nevada, but also includes other communities such as Filipinos and Koreans. Some materials are photocopies of original documents and photographs dating between 1913 and 1960.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas LGBTQ Community Center of Southern Nevada Audiovisual Collection

Identifier

MS-01098

Abstract

The Las Vegas LGBTQ Community Center of Southern Nevada Audiovisual Collection contains seventeen VHS tapes which contain recordings of "Beyond the Rainbow" a Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada Cable show; the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada 1998 and 1999 Honorariums; and news program relating to "Pride Ride 2000." "Beyond the Rainbow" was a weekly cable show sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada created not just to reach the LGBTQ+ community, but anyone interested in learning more about the community and the issues faced by its members. Programming explored a number of topics including employment, personal safety, families, relationships, diversity, and spirituality.

Archival Collection

Slide of Stockmen's Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of showing the exterior of Stockmen's Hotel (previously the Jackpot Club) in Elko. The neon signs read: "Stockmen's" and "Whiskey Ridge."

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Slide of Centre Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Centre Motel, formerly the Knapp Motel, and its neon sign which depicts a cowboy pointing to a set of red and blue words that read: "That-A-Way, Centre Motel."

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Slide of the Centre Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the neon sign for the Centre Motel, formerly the Knapp Motel, at night. The sign reads: "That-A-Way, Centre Motel."

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Slide of the Elko Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Elko Motel at night. The illuminated neon sign advertising the motel reads: "Elko Motel, Vacancy." The smaller yellow sign reads: "Best Bed In Town, TV, Seniors Budget, Queens, Family Units."

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Slide of the Holiday Motel, Elko, Nevada 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the neon sign for the Holiday Motel in Elko at night.

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Slide of Shorty's Club, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the neon sign for Shorty's Club, located on Railroad Street in Elko. The neon sign depicts a small man wearing a blue hat standing beside the words: "Shorty's Club."

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