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Collage of scenes from Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada. "Experience the elegance of 575 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, the excitement of 24 hour gaming, and the enjoyment of dining in our many fine restaurants, only at Harvey's"
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Slide of rock formation in the desert at a demonstration near the Nevada Test Site, circa April 1989
Date
1988 to 1989
Archival Collection
Description
Color image of a rock formation created in the Nevada desert during a demonstration against nuclear testing organized by the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience).
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Photograph of former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, 1966
Date
1966
Archival Collection
Description
Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Postcard of former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, 1966
Date
1966
Archival Collection
Description
Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Aerial photograph of McCarran Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1963
Date
1963
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial photograph of McCarran Airport and surrounding desert, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Photographic slide of a log, Tule Springs, Nevada, January 15, 1963
Date
1963-01-15
Archival Collection
Description
A log being burned, January 15, 1963. Burning to see what, if any, soil changes (e.g. coloring).
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 12, 1979
Date
1979-06-12
Archival Collection
Description
Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 8 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.
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Film transparency of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1940s
Date
1941 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Nevada Way, a street in Boulder City. Cars are parked outside of various stores lining the street, such as a cafe and a Shell gas station. A white sign attached to a lamppost directs visitors to Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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UNLV College of Fine Arts presents the 11th Annual Nevada Entertainer/Artist Hall of Fame: digital photographs
Date
2014-03-27
Archival Collection
Description
Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). The UNLV College of Fine Arts presents the 11th Annual Nevada Entertainer/Artist Hall of Fame honoring artist Tim Bavington; vocalist and musician Sue Kim; and jazz vocalist Joe Williams (posthumously) during a ceremony in the Student Union Ballroom March 27, 2014 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Also being recognized are June Brennan, who receives the College of Fine Arts Dean's Medal, and musician (drummer for The Killers) Ronnie Vannucci, the College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year. Client: College of Fine Arts.
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Photograph of Caliente School, Nevada, late 1800s - early 1900s
Date
1870 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The Ronnow children standing in front of the one-room Caliente School in Nevada.
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