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Dayton, Nevada Gold Discovery Sesquicentennial Commemorative Plate

Identifier

MS-00772

Abstract

The Dayton, Nevada Gold Discovery Sesquicentennial Commemorative Plate collection (1999) contains one china plate commemorating the sesquicentennial of the discovery of gold in Dayton, Nevada in 1849.

Archival Collection

Color view of the Bank of Nevada building.

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slidesSite name: Bank of Nevada (building) (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 29th commencement program

Date

1992-05-17

Description

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

Text

Roulette table at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Postcard reads, "Greetings from MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada"

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The swimming pool at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Postcard reads, "Greetings from MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada"

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Wild kit foxes at the Nevada Test Site: photographic print

Date

1945-19-82

Description

Kit Foxes peer from a culvert at a construction site on Nevada Test Site.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno during the day. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Pedestrians and automobiles can be seen lining the street underneath various shops and buildings such as Harold's Club, Nevada Club, Harrah's, Herz Jewelry, and the Dancing Hay Market Club.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Theses, Dissertations, and Honors Papers

Identifier

UA-00082

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Theses, Dissertations, and Honors Papers (approximately 1967-2024) contain the physical copies of the theses, dissertations, and honors papers filed by students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1967 to 2024. There are approximately 5,756 titles that originate from a wide variety of departments across the UNLV campus, including (but not limited to): history, criminal justice, fine arts, engineering, and the sciences. Electronic theses and dissertations (2017-2020) were transferred to UNLV University Archives for preservation purposes and are not accessible through Special Collections. Specific instructions for viewing those items can be found in the inventory.

Archival Collection

Letter from John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1892-06-21

Archival Collection

Description

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.

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The Whitney Family Collection of Bunkerville, Nevada Photographs

Identifier

PH-00122

Abstract

The Whitney Family Collection of Bunkerville, Nevada Photographs (approximately 1900-1930) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives depicting Agnes Murphy Neve, Luke Whitney, Julia Whitney, and Alfred Syphus near the Whitney family ranch in Bunkerville, Nevada. One image portrays an overflow drainage pipe connected to the St. Thomas pond near Bunkerville, Nevada.

Archival Collection