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Water truck at Ascaya development, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-08-05

Description

A work water truck sits in the landscaping area of Old Mesquite Court as seen from Cloudrock Court in the luxury home lot development of Ascaya. Infrastructure for Ascaya, carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada, was completed with materials mined from the site.

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Photograph of Bank of Nevada Board of Directors, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Pictured are the Board of Directors of the Bank of Nevada. Left to right standing are: Frank Howe, Oscar Keller, M. M. Sweeney, and Spencer Butterfield. Seated left to right are: J.H. McBeath, Otto Underhill, and Elmer Mikkelsen.

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Hyatt Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Hyatt Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino, Incline Village, North Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Inscription with image says, "Incline is a rustic community in an alpine setting surrouned by the majestic high sierras with towering pines, offering active families the best of summer and winter activities."

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Elks Building on Main Street, Tonopah, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1934 to 1936

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VII. Other areas in Nye County -- Subseries VII.C. Fallini Family (Twin Springs, Nevada). The Building was located next door to the present day post office.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 6, 1973

Date

1973-09-06

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 2 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Restroom wall mounted sign, Wendover, Nevada

Date

2021

Description

A wall mounted sign for restrooms in Wendover with lit neon.


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Boulder City, Nevada photographs, approximately 1930 to 1990

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Series

Scope and Contents

The Boulder City, Nevada photographs depict the city of Boulder City, Nevada from approximately 1930 to 1990. The photographs primarily depict the citizens of Boulder City at social or political events. The photographs also include Nevada politicians such as United States Senator Howard Cannon and United States Representative James Santini.

Archival Collection

Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00265
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Nevada Retail Association board meeting at the Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: Allan Williams of Montgomery Ward, Reno, Nevada; Moylan Brown of American Retail Federation, Washington, D.C.; and Richard Ronzone, president of the Nevada Retail Association, 1967 November 16

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File

Archival Collection

Richard Ronzone Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00343
Collection Name: Richard Ronzone Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 01

Archival Component

UNLV History 117: Nevada History Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00054

Abstract

The UNLV History 117: Nevada History Photograph Collection contains photographic prints, negatives, and slides of Las Vegas and Boulder City, Nevada between approximately 1900 and 1959. These images were collected by students for University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) professor Ralph Roske’s class, History 117: Nevada History. The images primarily depict Las Vegas in the 1950s with people posing in front of and inside the El Rancho Vegas and the Last Frontier Village, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Joe E. Lewis, and Paul Newman. Earlier photographs from the 1920s include businesses, such as fireproofing stores, and significant individuals such as Ed W. Clark. Lastly, it contains two photographs of the Boulder City Airport.

Archival Collection

The Ward Charcoal Ovens located in Eastern Nevada: photographic print

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). The Ward Charcoal Ovens located in Eastern Nevada near Ely are remnants of Nevada's silver and lead booms in the 1870s. The ovens are 30 feet high.

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