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Denny Lynch Photograph Collection
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The Denny Lynch Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-1990) contains photographic prints and negatives of the Lynch family and their homes in Pahrump Valley and near Blue Diamond, Nevada. The photographs also depict locations and people throughout Nevada, primarily in Pahrump and Amargosa with a focus between approximately 1970 and 1990. Other photographs include local, state, and federal politicians in Nevada and Washington, D.C. Most of these photographs were collected by Denny Lynch for his newspaper, the Pahrump Tribune.
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Zelvin Lowman Papers
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The Zelvin Lowman Papers (1938-2001) contain the papers of Assemblyman Zelvin "Zel" Lowman who served in the Nevada State Legislature from 1967 to 1977. Included are court records, publications, correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings pertaining to his time in office. Subjects include the Clark County School District, school busing, water and air quality issues, capital punishment, medical malpractice, mental health legislation, and the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The 2018 addition includes newspaper clippings, awards, citations, school records, photographs, occasional cards, invitations, and extensive material on the Lowman's involvement with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. Also included are books written by Zel Lowman about scouting and the Presbyterian Church.
Archival Collection
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing Records (1950-2019) contain records documenting the history of the UNLV School of Nursing. The materials include records from the nursing school's Alumni Association, including financial reports, bylaws, correspondence, and membership information; recruitment materials from the School of Nursing, including brochures, photographs, and program requirements; history of the School of Nursing, including photographs, newspaper clippings, a short summary of the program, and a short documentary film comprised of digital video files; and accreditation information, including newspaper articles, accreditation reports, and evaluations of the program from the Nevada State Board. The materials also include nursing student uniforms, caps, and nursing capes from the 1950s and 1960s.
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Series 3. Women's Correctional Facility, 1970-2001
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The Womens Correctional Facility papers (1970-2001) contains material documenting Florence McClure’s work on behalf of the women’s correctional facility that was constructed in North Las Vegas. It includes materials about the Southern Nevada Womens Correctional Facility (SNWCF) including correspondence, bids and proposals, and other site selection documents relating to the construction of the facility. The series also contains more general information on corrections and the rights of victims. Included are newspaper clippings, correspondence, reports and studies and drafts of Nevada legislation on corrections issues.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Florence McClure Papers
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2017 Addition, 1956-2009
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The 2017 addition includes materials from Jerry Jackson's career as a as a director, producer, choreographer, writer, lyricist, and costume designer involved with Las Vegas, Nevada shows dating from 1956 to 2009. The accession includes sketches of costumes, stage designs, newspaper clippings, and promotional ephemera from Jackson's shows in Las Vegas, Nevada as well as his shows in Australia, Guam, and the Bahamas. Also included is a painting by Hedy Jo Star and a stage floor plan for El Casino located in Freeport, Bahamas.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Jerry Jackson Papers
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Community Engagement Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of Community Engagement Records (1966-2007) contain informational files pertaining to UNLV's 50th Anniversary planning, the conception and construction of the Thomas & Mack Center, and UNLV's involvement with the Las Vegas, Nevada centennial celebration in 2005. Contained within the collection are photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence from University administration.
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Lorna Kesterson oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Lorna Kesterson conducted by James M. Greene on October 18, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kesterson discusses her work in news editing as well as her original reasons for moving to Southern Nevada. She also discusses teenage social life of Boulder City, Nevada during the 1940s.
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