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Veer Towers, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-08

Description

Veer Towers on the Las Vegas Strip as seen from the 32nd floor of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino.

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Photograph of Fremont Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Fremont Street looking east near its intersection with Main Street. Shows cars in the street, people on sidewalks, and American flag banners stretched across the street. Many businesses and their signs are visible including the Las Vegas Hotel, the Northern Hotel and the Nevada Bakery. Date estimated to be around 1930.
Site Name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Steve Round Memorial Book of the 1 October Shooting in Las Vegas

Identifier

MS-00853

Abstract

This collection is comprised of a memorial book filled with handwritten condolences, memorials, and prayers for the victims of the mass shooting that occurred on October 1, 2017 at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. From October 2-10, 2017, Steve Round watched over a memorial that spontaneously developed in the median of Las Vegas Boulevard near the site of the shooting. Round invited visitors at the memorial, including families and friends of the victims, community members, first responders, and tourists, to sign the book.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Shriners, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953

Date

1953

Archival Collection

Description

Group of Shriners posing for a photo at the Sahara Hotel. Leonard Fayle stands in the center of the front row. Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Restoration of Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort: architectural plans

Date

1972-06-14

Description

From the Elizabeth von Till and Claude N. Warren Professional Papers -- Elizabeth von Till Warren Papers -- Organizational records -- Preservation Association of Clark County -- Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort files: research files, correspondence, maps, reprints, event flyers file.

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Association of Women in Science, Las Vegas Chapter Records

Identifier

MS-00740

Abstract

The Association of Women in Science, Las Vegas, Nevada Chapter Records date from 1976 to 1999 and cover DeLyle Eastwood's effort to create a local chapter of the Association of Women in Science (AWIS), the completion of this goal, and the proceedings of the Las Vegas AWIS chapter. The mission of the chapter was to help women in science career fields, both in the industry and university setting, achieve success in their fields. The AWIS also held seminars to spark early interest in science for young girls. The collection contains chapter correspondence, newsletters, and mentoring materials.

Archival Collection

Buildings in Las Vegas: photographic prints, image 002

Description

Parkway Building Bunkado in Las Vegas.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Student Affairs Records

Identifier

UA-00049

Abstract

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Student Affairs Records contains reports on student demographics and usage statistics of the Student Services program, as well as inter-departmental correspondence that date between 1958 and 1979. The collection also contains correspondence with external departments, committees, and professors. The majority of the correspondence is dated between 1970 and 1977 and is primarily from Dr. Robert E. Glennen, UNLV's Vice President for Educational Services at the time. The collection also contains student handbooks, codes of conduct, Greek Life information, Moyer Student Union newsletters and brochures, and other student-related material.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Alex Haley and others, Las Vegas, 1977

Date

1977

Description

Author Alex Haley (center) signs copies of his book Roots in Las Vegas. At left is Las Vegas Mayor Bill Briare.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Vice President of Administration Records

Identifier

UA-00041

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Vice President of Administration Records (1973-1983) contains the professional correspondence of Brock Dixon, Vice President of Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1976 to 1983. Materials include include letters from Dixon to the Affirmative Action Officer, UNLV campus administrators, and departments from other United States colleges and universities.

Archival Collection