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Las Vegas Astronomical Society Records

Identifier

MS-00480

Abstract

The Las Vegas Astronomical Society Records (1981-2003) focus on the early history of the Society. The collection contains membership information, descriptions of the organization's founding by both its first director and first president, a copy of the Society's newsletter from 2003, and color slides from 1981 and 1982 that document the Society's early activities.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Sun Society members, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Sun Society members take a photo at a meeting together. None of the people are identified. Inscription with the image reads: "well attended"

Image

Photograph of Southern Nevada Historical Society, April 1973

Date

1973-04

Description

Typed description provided on the back of the image: "Southern Nevada Historical Society members. April, 1973. Left to right: James Ashbaugh, Celesta Lowe, Gwendolyn Wooley, Dr. Ralph Roske."

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Las Vegas Jazz Society Records

Identifier

MS-01039

Abstract

The Las Vegas Jazz Society Records (approximately 1975-2003) are comprised of organizational records including meeting agendas, minutes, and membership statistics of the Las Vegas Jazz Society (LVJS). Included in the collection are issues of the LVJS's newsletter Jazz Notes, promotional materials, blank membership applications, correspondence, information on other regional jazz societies, and photographic prints depicting various events and festivals. A portion of this collection documents LVJS's involvement in saving the KUNV 91.5 FM radio station.

Archival Collection

UNLV Alliance Francaise Society: photographic print

Date

1969

Description

A woman holds an unidentified check with three unidentified men standing around her. Assistant professor Jean Jacques Rousseau, second from right, of the French Department.

Image

Las Vegas Numismatic Society Records

Identifier

MS-00278

Abstract

Las Vegas Numismatic Society Records (1963-1974) consist of receipts, membership lists, deposit slips, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, newsletters, and memos. Also included are brochures, newsletters, and postcards from the Sahara Hotel where the Society's first conference was held in 1963. There is a Guide to Personnel and a Service Directory from the Clark County, Nevada School District. Publications from the Nevada Test Site (NTS), Reynolds Electric ad Engineering Company (REECo), and Edgerton, Germeshausen, and Grier, Inc. (EGG) contain references to the donor, Carl G. Taylor.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society Records

Identifier

MS-01188

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society Records (1950-2024) contain the records of the Clark County Gem Collectors, Las Vegas Gem Collectors, and the current Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society. The collection contains articles of incorporation, by-laws, membership directories, meeting minutes, correspondence, financial records, show paperwork, and award certificates. Also included are photographs of the organizations since the 1970s and digital scans of Gem Times and The Polished Slab newsletters.

Archival Collection

Societies, 2003

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Daughters of the American Revolution Records

Archival Component

Southern Nevada Historical Society Records

Identifier

MS-00205

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Historical Society Records document the management and development of the Southern Nevada Historical Society (SNHS) as well as various historical projects in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada that the society sponsored from 1948 to 1983. The records include SNHS correspondence (1951-1978), meeting minutes (1958-1983), and accounting information (1959-1980). It also contains copies of the SNHS Backtrails Newsletter, promotional material for events, membership lists, and research materials for various projects related to the history of southern Nevada and Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

American Society of Travel Agents Convention, image 001: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1960 (year approximate)

Description

Several individuals gather during the American Society of Travel Agent Convention at the Riviera Hotel. Stamped on the back of the photograph, "Please credit Bernard of Hollywood, Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada".

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