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Rita Deanin Abbey Exhibition Catalogs

Identifier

MS-01022

Abstract

The Rita Deanin Abbey Exhibition Catalogs (1975-1991) are comprised primarily of exhibition catalogs featuring Abbey's art at various museums and international exhibitions including the Palm Springs Desert Museum, the University of New Mexico Art Museum, Biennale Internationale d’Email Laval, and the International Exhibition of Enamelling Art in Japan. The collection also contains invitations to Abbey's art shows at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as well as a copy of Abbey's curriculum vitae. Also included are select issues of Leonardo, International Journal of the Contemporary Artist featuring artists' notes written by Abbey.

Archival Collection

Marzette Lewis Papers

Identifier

MS-00621

Abstract

The Marzette Lewis Papers (1970-2011) reflect Lewis' extensive history of activism in the Las Vegas, Nevada community regarding the education standards of the Clark County School District (CCSD), and her work to fight discrimination within the district. The bulk of material dates from 1988 to 2009. It contains correspondence, Clark County School District (CCSD) zoning information, CCSD agendas, information on Lewis' two organizations, Westside Action Alliance Korps (W.A.A.K- U.P.) and Concerned Citizens, and video and audio recordings.

Archival Collection

Wilner Family Collection

Identifier

MS-00810

Abstract

The Wilner Family Collection is comprised of audiovisual material on real estate in Las Vegas, Nevada collected by Las Vegas real estate agent, Linda C. Wilner. The collection includes informational videos for real estate agents and promotional showcase materials on various real estate developments around Las Vegas including Summerlin, Lake Las Vegas, Turnberry Place, Park Towers, Sun City Anthem, Sun City MacDonald Ranch, and Christopher Homes. This collection also contains a digital surrogate of a scrapbook commemorating Linda Wilner's uncle, Leo Wilner, and his retirement as executive director of Temple Beth Sholom in 1984.

Archival Collection

Frank Scott Papers

Identifier

MS-00738

Abstract

The Frank Scott Papers date from 1940 to 1984 and contain promotional materials, photographs, and menus from the Union Plaza Hotel; University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) basketball memorabilia; and KRLR TV documentation, correspondence, and news clippings. The collection also contains a scrapbook and photographs of the re-opening of the Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Law School Hearings and Subcommittee on Education Hearings: minutes

Date

1973

Archival Collection

Description

Folder from the John Vergiels Political Papers (MS-00283).

Text

Photograph of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1936-1937

Date

1937

Archival Collection

Description

Aerial view of Boulder City looking southeast from Water Tank Hill.

Image

Photograph of businesses on Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 5, 1926.

Date

1926-01-05

Description

Fremont Street, looking southeast from First Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The First State Bank is seen at the left.

Image

Photograph of Mayme Stocker in front of the Stocker home Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930's-1950's

Date

1930 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Mayme Stocker in front of the Stocker home on 15th and Bracken in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of Mae Pickett Stocker and Mary Richard, unknown location, circa 1945-1950s

Date

1945 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

Mae Pickett Stocker with Mary Richard (Mayme Stocker's cousin) in an unidentified location.

Image

Film transparency of Las Vegas Fort, Las Vegas, 1929-1930

Date

1929 to 1930

Description

The Las Vegas Fort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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