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Photograph of construction on the Landmark Hotel tower, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1963

Date

1963 (year approximate)

Description

The Landmark Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada under construction. The Caroll Construction Company sign is visible. A strip mall is at the base of hotel with the Landmark Beauty Salon, Landmark Liquors, and Dial & Dine Landmarkett. Construction of the hotel took eight years, stalled by lack of funding.

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Nevada Newspapers

Identifier

MS-01158

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Nevada Newspapers (approximately 1865-1999) consists of newspapers collected by UNLV Special Collections because of their relation to local, University, or general Nevada history. Newspaper titles with more than 5 issues were separated out from this material and individually cataloged.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Academic Council Records

Identifier

UA-00088

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Academic Council Records (1957-1984) document the meetings of UNLV's Academic Council, formerly known as the Academic Committee. Materials include four volumes of Academic Committee meeting minutes and nine volumes of Academic Council meeting minutes, agendas, correspondence, and announcements dealing with course schedules, tenure and promotions, budgets, and other administrative topics.

Archival Collection

A drawing of the MGM Grand 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) -- A drawing of the MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, Nevada.

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Various scenes from Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A collage with the title "Greetings from Stateline - Lake Tahoe." Inscription with image says, "Whatever is required for vacationing pleasure, you will find it at Lake Tahoe. Just across the Nevada border, from California at State Line, are the exciting casinos and gaming clubs open 24 hours a day. Their nightly shows feature big time entertainment."

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Appear to be photos of tents structures near the test site Nevada Test Site, Nevada: photographic slide

Date

1977 (year approximate) to 1991 (year approximate)

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Slides #0735 through 0749.

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Report, Flood control and soil conservation in southern Nevada

Date

1938 to 1950

Description

Brief history of flooding along the Virgin River and a list of work undertaken to prevent or diminish future flooding.

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UNLV University Libraries Collection on Nevada Gaming Fiftieth Anniversary

Identifier

MS-00214

Abstract

The Nevada Gaming Fiftieth Anniversary collection consists of materials dating from 1981 related to the fiftieth anniversary of the legalization of gaming in the state of Nevada. Included in the collection are programs, invitations, and memorabila commemorating the fiftieth anniversary that were collected by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Special Collections.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Nevada Board of Regents, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 1963

Date

1963-01

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Swearing in of Regents, University of Nevada. (Photographed at UNR) L-R: Louis Lombardi, M.D. (Reno), Proctor Hug, Jr. (Reno); Juanita Greer White (Boulder City); Grant Davis (Fallon); Harold Jacobsen (Carson City)."

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Graduate College Records

Identifier

UA-00009

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Graduate College Records (1959-2001) primarily contain graduate program reviews, as well as correspondence, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes pertaining to various UNLV academic departments, administrative offices, and committees. Also included in the collection are program proposals, handbooks, policy manuals, research funding proposals, curriculum and instruction documents, brochures, and newsletters.

Archival Collection