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Women's Research Institute of Nevada Records

Identifier

UA-00071

Abstract

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada Records (1997-2017) document the establishment and activities of the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The majority of the collection represents research files, correspondence, and other working files kept by Joanne Goodwin, professor of history at UNLV and executive director of WRIN from 1999 to 2017. Materials include information about the creation of WRIN as well as its partnership with the National Education for Women's Leadership program to create NEW Leadership Nevada. Digital files in this collection include WRIN and NEW Leadership event photographs and administrative files used for WRIN operations. Digital files also include copies of annual reports and WRIN newsletters. Also included is a copy of Looking Back at Nevada Women, a documentary hosted by Goodwin. The records provide information on the creation of WRIN and the activities, events, and day to day operations of the institute including information on obtaining and maintaining funding for a research institute.

Archival Collection

Map of Tonopah Mining District, Nevada, circa 1905

Date

1900 to 1910

Description

Scale [ca.1:12,804. 1 in. to approx. 1,067 ft.] ; 1 map ; on sheet 92 x 106 cm ; Relief shown by hachures ; Title supplied by cataloger ; Probably a preliminary black and white edition of the colored map copyrighted by Bradford and Bradford in 1905 Bradford and Bradford.

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Altman Street, Ely, Nevada

Date

2019 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of Altman Street during the day, including a shot of the Ely Hotel's flag mounted wall sign, Racks wall mounted sign, and Club Rio's flag mounted wall sign with unlit neon.

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The Golden Hotel in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Golden Hotel in Reno, Nevada. The marquee is advertising Davis Reese, Sue Carson, and Nita Cruz.

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Donation for Central Nevada Museum, Tonopah, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1985-08

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240). Liz Cochran of Central Nevada Museum receiving donation from Nanelia Doughty.

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Nevada Southern University Land Foundation Collection

Identifier

UA-00095

Abstract

The Nevada Southern University Land Foundation Collection (1961-1972) contains documents relating to the planning and expansion of the University of Nevada, Southern Regional Division (now University of Nevada, Las Vegas) campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection contains development studies, reports, city maps, and correspondence.

Archival Collection

Collage of places and views in Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A collage of places in Nevada and an artistic rendition of the state map. The back of card is damaged and some material is unreadable.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Speeches

Identifier

UA-00109

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Speeches collection (1957-1992) contains copies of speech transcripts given by various faculty members from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The collection includes speeches given at the University Forum Lecture Series as well as other events and conferences held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection also contains speeches and programs given at dedication ceremonies, ranging from the cornerstone ceremony of Frazier Hall to the Moyer Student Union.

Archival Collection

Aid for AIDS of Nevada raffle flyer

Date

1996-03-08

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.

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The Hilton Hotel in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Reno Hilton in Reno, Nevada. The Moulin Rouge, starring Miss Sandy O'Hara, is advertised on the marquee.

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