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Artistic rendition of a Dediation Ceremony at the McCarran Air Field located in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). U.S. senator Pat McCarran handling mail to Pony Express rider, during dedication ceremony of McCarran Air Field, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of Mayor Oran K. Gragson cutting the ribbon at the opening of Nevada State Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Las Vegas Mayor Oran K. Gragson cutting the ribbon at the opening of Nevada State Bank. The white-haired gentlemen standing to his left is former Nevada Governor Vail Pittman. Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories. Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91. The Oran K. Gragson Elementary School located at 555 N. Honolulu Street, Las Vegas, NV 89110 was named in his honor. Vail Montgomery Pittman (September 17, 1880[a] – January 29, 1964) was an American politician. He was the 19th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Pittman moved to Tonopah, Nevada in 1904 and began a successful newspaper publishing career. He met Ida Louise Brewington there and they married in Reno, Nevada on May 20, 1919. He and his wife bought the "Ely Daily Times" in Ely, Nevada and moved there in April of 1920 and began what was to be a very successful business. Elected to the Nevada State Senate, Pittman was in the position from 1925 to 1928. Pittman was elected the 19th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada in 1942. He was a candidate in the Democratic primary for United States Senate in 1944, but was defeated by the incumbent, Pat McCarran. He became governor when Edward P. Carville resigned in 1945. He was elected in 1946 to a term of his own and Pittman served until 1951. He and his wife moved back to Ely and continued operating the "Ely Daily Times" and traveling extensively. He served as a member of the 1960 Democratic National Committee.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 22nd commencement program

Date

1985-05-26

Description

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

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 20, 2008

Date

2008-10-20

Description

Includes meeting agenda, with additional information about articles. CSUN Session 37 Meeting Minutes and Agendas .

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Photographs of Dr. Kenny Guinn, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa late 1990s

Date

1995 to 1999

Description

Portraits of Dr. Kenny Guinn at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He was interim president of UNLV for one year.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Subject Files

Identifier

UA-00131

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Subject Files (approximately 1960-2000) contain subject files on a wide variety of campus clubs, organizations, events, and programs. Subjects include water and the environment, disabilities, discrimination, student groups, faculty and staff resources, and more.

Archival Collection

The Boulder Club in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- An artistic rendition of the Boulder Club sign and marquee located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Records

Identifier

MS-00344

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Records (1981-1992) document a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus. It was active in child care issues and in aiding women who aspired to be elected to public office. Included are chapter bylaws, minutes, newsletters, and information on local child care and the Act for Better Child Care Services of 1987. Also included are records of forums, conferences, dinners, newspaper advertisements, financial records, and membership information. There is national information, including a bumper sticker, and a poster.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Jack Binion displaying money on the Merv Griffin Show, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1971

Date

1971 (year approximate)

Description

Another view of the "Merv Griffin Show" which featured Jack Binion and the $1,000,000 display from Binion's Horseshoe. Zsa Zsa Gabor (right). Jack Binion is shaking hands with host Merv Griffin. (c. 1971). Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center 22333".

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Nevada State Aerie Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1935

Description

From the Charles Aplin Photograph Collection (PH-00236). . "Nevada State Aerie Convention here in Las Vegas, 1935. We took a tour of Boulder Dam under construction in big transport trucks. This was a model of the Dam."

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