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Connie Atkinson Collection of Sheet Music and Music Scores

Identifier

MS-00560

Abstract

The Connie Atkinson Collection of Sheet Music and Music Scores is comprised of original music manuscript arrangements, both handwritten and printed, from composer and arranger Connie Atkinson dating from approximately 1949-2009.

Archival Collection

UNLV History 117: Nevada History Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00054

Abstract

The UNLV History 117: Nevada History Photograph Collection contains photographic prints, negatives, and slides of Las Vegas and Boulder City, Nevada between approximately 1900 and 1959. These images were collected by students for University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) professor Ralph Roske’s class, History 117: Nevada History. The images primarily depict Las Vegas in the 1950s with people posing in front of and inside the El Rancho Vegas and the Last Frontier Village, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Joe E. Lewis, and Paul Newman. Earlier photographs from the 1920s include businesses, such as fireproofing stores, and significant individuals such as Ed W. Clark. Lastly, it contains two photographs of the Boulder City Airport.

Archival Collection

Ronald and Rosemary Thome Collection of Goldfield, Nevada Postcards

Identifier

PH-00209

Abstract

The Ronald and Rosemary Thome Collection of Goldfield, Nevada Postcards contains three postcards from around the 1950s to the 1970s depicting Goldfield, Nevada. The postcards portray three paintings of life in Goldfield around the turn of the twentieth century.

Archival Collection

Maurine and Fred Wilson and William S. Park Audiovisual Collection

Identifier

MS-00927

Abstract

The Maurine and Fred Wilson and Dr. William S. Park Audiovisual Collection (approximately 1900s-1970s) consist of audiovisual material created by the Wilson and Park families. The materials depict the Park homes in Las Vegas, Nevada; Park and Wilson family members; outdoor activities and vacation trips to California, Colorado, and Mexico. The collection also documents early views of the Kiel Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada, community parades and events, and early views of Las Vegas in the 1920s.

Archival Collection

Mida Mae Dick Collection on Las Vegas Entertainment

Identifier

MS-00259

Abstract

The Mida Mae Dick Collection on Las Vegas Entertainment (1945-1986) consists of clippings and programs about the Las Vegas, Nevada entertainment scene. The bulk of the materials concern shows and nightlife at notable hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Colorado River Commission of Nevada Reference Library Collection

Identifier

MS-00427

Abstract

The Colorado River Commission of Nevada Reference Library Collection (1922-2000) documents the history of the Colorado River Commission (CRC) and is predominately comprised of books, briefs, memoranda, motions, exhibits, and other documents pertaining to the Arizona v. California litigation occurring between 1931 and 2000. The collection also contains meeting minutes, correspondence, budgets, reports, and other work files relating to the CRC. The CRC, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is responsible for managing and protecting Nevada’s Colorado River water and power resources.

Archival Collection

Jerry Rodnitzky Collection of Las Vegas Promotional Material

Identifier

MS-01154

Abstract

The Jerry Rodnitzky Collection of Las Vegas Promotional Material (1967-2014) contains promotional items from hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and Reno, Nevada. Materials include postcards, stationary, "fun books", ashtrays and coins, and gaming guides.

Archival Collection

Lois Wright Potter and Logan Wright Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00125

Abstract

The Lois Wright Potter and Logan Wright Photograph Collection (approximately 1895-1931) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives. The images depict Southern Nevada towns, including Delamar, Hiko, Pioche, Tonopah, Richardville, Pahranagat, Alamo, and Goodsprings, Nevada.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Tropicana Resorts Publicity and Press Materials

Identifier

MS-01006

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Tropicana Resorts Publicity and Press Materials includes equity research reports, press kits, press releases, promotional materials, and newspaper and magazine clippings for Tropicana Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tropicana Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey, dating from 1958 to 2010.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Utah Territorial Assessment Records

Identifier

MS-01026

Abstract

UNLV Libraries Collection of Utah Territorial Assessment Records contain one book of handwritten assessment records of real and personal property from 1868 to 1869. The records cover the former Utah territory (currently the State of Utah) volume six, divisions one through five.

Archival Collection