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UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00171

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (approximately 1869-1999) contains photographs, postcards, negatives, and slides primarily pertaining to Southern Nevada, with a focus on Las Vegas, Nevada, collected by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives. The collection primarily includes images of early Las Vegas, hotels and casinos along Fremont Street and the Strip, railroad infrastructure, local businesses, and residential neighborhoods. Also included are images of Hoover (Boulder) Dam's construction, MX Missile testing, Nevada mining camps, and the natural desert environment. Other images depict towns throughout Nevada including Boulder City, Henderson, Reno, Luning, Tonopah, Goodsprings, Delmar, Beatty, Panaca, Overton, Caliente, Logandale, and Aurora.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Casino and Hotel Advertisement Clippings Collection

Identifier

MS-00644

Abstract

The Las Vegas Casino and Hotel Advertisement Clippings Collection (1986-1999) is an artificial collection comprised of advertisements and clippings of various Las Vegas, Nevada hotels and casinos. The bulk of the advertisements are from the Las Vegas Review Journal.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music

Identifier

MS-01100

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music (1890-1987) consists of primarily early 20th century American gambling-related sheet music. This collection is most noteworthy for the covers' bright and colorful imagery, including white gentlemen playing cards, imagery from card and related games, and some with offensive stereotypes and caricatures of African Americans. The material was created by a wide range of designers, composers, and publishers from various places, including New York, New York; Chicago, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Detroit, Michigan; and Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This collection contains illustrations which depict Black and Asian individuals in racist caricatures, photographs of white individuals wearing blackface, and some song titles include derogatory language or racial slurs.

Archival Collection

William Harrah's automobile collection: photographic print

Date

1975

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240)

Image

Nevada Motion Picture Division Collection of Scripts

Identifier

MS-00005

Abstract

The Nevada Motion Picture Division Collection of Scripts dates from 1981 to 2005 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1984 to 1996 and consists primarily of scripts for feature films, television movies and shows, and commercials filmed in the state of Nevada. The collection includes location reports and shooting schedules for some of the productions. The collection also contains press materials received by the Motion Picture Division.

Archival Collection

Doughty collection, genealogy research, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nan Doughty Family Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00021
Collection Name: Nan Doughty Family Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Bills, invoices and collections, 1967-1992

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Ruby Duncan Collection on Operation Life
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00367
Collection Name: Ruby Duncan Collection on Operation Life
Box/Folder: Box 1

Archival Component

Western Casino Collectables: booklets, 1992

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00916
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files
Box/Folder: Box 11

Archival Component

Casino Collectables Swap Meet, 1989

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Regional History Files
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00547
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Regional History Files
Box/Folder: Box 07

Archival Component

Traccia "The Balboa Collection", 1990s-2000s

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Real Estate Brochures Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00574
Collection Name: Las Vegas Real Estate Brochures Collection
Box/Folder: Box 07

Archival Component