Collection consists of envelopes with the Silver Centennial commemorative postage stamp (canceled) with the "Virginia City, Nevada Silver Centennial 1859-1959" die hub with postmarks of ten Nevada cities including Las Vegas. There is also a first day of issue decorative envelope.
The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas, as seen behind the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.
The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas, as seen behind the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.
From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.
The Nevada restaurants series (1901-2010) contain materials from restaurants and properties in the state of Nevada outside of Las Vegas. Materials include menus from cities in Northern Nevada, with many of the menus from hotels and casinos in Reno and Sparks including the Eldorado, Harrah's, and the Nugget Resort and Casino. It also includes material from Southern Nevada locations, such as Boulder City and Mount Charleston.
Archival Collection
UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436 Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection Box/Folder: N/A
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Magnificent Lake Mead Marina at Lake Mead, Nevada. The excursion boat "Seacraft" and the colorful marina, providing the most modern boating facilities in the state and offering complete restaurant and cocktail lounge services.