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Photograph of Nevada Board of Regents, University of Nevada, Reno, January 1963

Date

1963-01

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "University of Nevada Board of Regents, January 1963. (Photographed at UNR) L-R: around table (clockwise): Grant Davis; Juanita Greer White; Dr. Fred Anderson; Harold Jacobsen; Alice Terry, Secretary; Archie C. Grant, Chairman; Pres. Charles Armstrong; Ray Germain; Molly Magee; Dr. Louis Lombardi; Proctor Hug, Jr."

Image

Northern Nevada Neon Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00439

Abstract

The Northern Nevada Neon Photograph Collection (1913-2010) is comprised of photographs of neon signs located mainly in northern Nevada cities and towns, including Elko, Ely, Carson City, Hawthorne, Reno, and Winnemucca. The collection consists of both digitized and born-digital photographs from multiple institutions and were gathered as part of a joint grant project.

Archival Collection

Colorado River Commission of Nevada Reference Library Collection

Identifier

MS-00427

Abstract

The Colorado River Commission of Nevada Reference Library Collection (1922-2000) documents the history of the Colorado River Commission (CRC) and is predominately comprised of books, briefs, memoranda, motions, exhibits, and other documents pertaining to the Arizona v. California litigation occurring between 1931 and 2000. The collection also contains meeting minutes, correspondence, budgets, reports, and other work files relating to the CRC. The CRC, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is responsible for managing and protecting Nevada’s Colorado River water and power resources.

Archival Collection

Nevada Empowered Women's Project Records

Identifier

MS-00517

Abstract

The Nevada Empowered Women's Project (NEW Project) Records (1996-2001) consists of brochures, newsclippings, federal and state agency reports, and manuals about poverty and welfare rights pertaining to the activism of the NEW Project, headquartered in Reno, Nevada. The material chronicles the battles over welfare reform in the 1990s and also includes the full agenda and report for the 1999 Welfare Reform Conference held in Washington, D.C.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Arboretum Project Records

Identifier

UA-00043

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Arboretum Project Records are comprised of documents, brochures, and photographs dating from 1976 to 2012 documenting both the creation and operations of the Arboretum at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The collection includes photographs of planning the Arboretum, the opening ceremony, and aerial photos of the UNLV campus. The brochures include guides to the Arboretum, lists of types of plants grown, and information on the Xeric Garden.

Archival Collection

Panorama of a mine in Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1979 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240)

Image

Postcard of the Nevada desert, 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

A picture postcard of the Nevada desert with a mountain landscape in the distance.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 14th commencement program

Date

1977-05-21

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Plat of Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1905

Date

1903 to 1907

Description

Plat of properties in downtown Tonopah, Nevada. Notes handwritten in pencil. Southern Nevada Mining Map Collection

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 31st commencement program

Date

1994-05-13

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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