The collection is comprised of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Foreign Languages records from 1969 through 1999. The records, collected by Spanish professor Dr. Donald (Don) Schmiedel, document the change and growth of the Department of Foreign Languages as well as courses offered, scheduling, department meetings, and faculty meetings.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Admissions Records (approximately 1954-1999) contain early enrollment and admission records for Nevada Southern University (NSU), later the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The collection contains correspondence between NSU and other universities regarding transcripts and course credits for potential students, admissions reports, and newspaper clippings of the University's early years. Booklets, flyers, posters, and photographic film and slides used by the University to recruit students are also in the collection.