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UNLV Libraries Collection on the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe

Identifier

MS-00961

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection on the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe (approximately 1974-1990) contain oral history transcripts of Paiute community members from approximately 1974 to 1977 and reproductions of Bureau of Indian Affairs correspondence, legal documents, annual reports, and census information regarding the area formerly known as the Las Vegas Indian Colony located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The documents contain information about the original transfer of property ownership from Helen J. Stewart to the United States, who acted on behalf of the Paiute people in 1911, the establishment of the original site location, and annual reports which include a narrative about the community, census information, and health reports of the population living in the area. The collection contains no original documents.

Archival Collection

Photograph of R.G. "Zack" Taylor , Las Vegas, 1982

Date

1982

Description

A picture of Major General R.G. "Zack" Taylor, a retired military officer and Las Vegas businessman.

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Photograph of the front exterior of the Mint (Las Vegas), 1966

Date

1966

Description

The Mint Hotel with its tower nearing completion. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas, Nevada. Convention Center. 11940. Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer. John Cook." Also visible is the California Club.
Site Name: Mint Las Vegas
Address: 128 East Fremont Street

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Photograph of fort, Las Vegas, 1876

Date

1876

Description

Desctiption provided with the photograph: "Las Vegas Fort, in 1876. From a sketch in color by F. S. Dallenbaugh."

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Encore and Wynn Las Vegas towers as seen from Resorts World Drive near Las Vegas Boulevard, looking east-southeast in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2020-02-06

Description

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016.

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Elsie and Richard Goldsworthy Collection of Las Vegas Ephemera

Identifier

MS-00759

Abstract

The Elsie and Richard Goldsworthy Collection on Las Vegas Ephemera (1960-1999) contains ephemera from hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada and includes programs, table tents, and postcards. There is additional material created by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and invitations to special events hosted by various Las Vegas dignitaries. Additional materials includes programs and fliers from local theater companies in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce during remodeling, North Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9, 1974

Date

1974-01-09

Description

North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce during remodeling, North Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9, 1974.

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Photograph of a helicopter parked at the North Las Vegas Airport, North Las Vegas, Nevada, September 27, 1974

Date

1974-09-27

Description

A helicopter parked at the North Las Vegas Airport, North Las Vegas, Nevada, September 27, 1974.

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Photograph of the Vegas Village Store, North Las Vegas, circa 1980

Date

1980

Description

Vegas Village Store in North Las Vegas prior to closing.

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Photograph of high school, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960-1950

Date

1930 to 1950

Description

Las Vegas High School downtown in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas High School was moved to another location on East Sahara Avenue, keeping the name. The old building became the Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts in the 1990s and still acts as such today. Site Name: Las Vegas High School (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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