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Interview with Linda (Mack) Smith, June 30, 2004

Date

2004-06-30

Description

Narrator affiliation: Deputy Manager Nevada Operations Office, U.S. Department of Energy; Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation

Text

Mike Smith Editorial Cartoons

Identifier

MS-01047

Abstract

The Mike Smith Editorial Cartoons (1980-2023) contain editorial cartoons created by Las Vegas, Nevada based cartoonist Mike Smith for the Las Vegas Sun newspaper. Materials include Smith's editorial cartoons on NASCAR and a copy of his 2003 book StockcarToons. The collection also includes Smith's personal sketchbooks and letters from fans.

Archival Collection

Mike O'Callaghan Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-01055

Abstract

The Mike O'Callaghan Professional Papers (1943, 1968-2004) mainly consist of research files gathered by Mike O'Callaghan in his post-political capacity as executive editor of the Las Vegas Sun as well as owner and publisher of the Henderson Home News, Boulder City News, and Green Valley News. The papers also contain handwritten and typewritten drafts of O'Callaghan's "Where I Stand" article for the Las Vegas Sun, along with his reporter's notebooks, monthly planners, and photographic prints. The research files cover a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to environmental issues; nuclear waste; state and local politics; military and veterans affairs; foreign relations including Israel, Iraq, and Korea; and education. The collection also contains copies of speeches given by O'Callaghan as the 23rd Governor of Nevada between 1971 and 1979, some of which contain handwritten notations.

Archival Collection

Postcard of a Oscar Ikonen, his family, and several unidentified people, Round Mountain (Nev.), 1913-1914

Date

1913 to 1914

Description

Two cars outside frame building. Photo is accompanied by a Xerox copy of a newspaper clipping: "Help Us Write History; This photo bears the handwritten inscription '1913-1914 Round Mtn. Nevada;' the vehicle at rear bears a partly-blocked sign on the door advertising '...dfield ...tel.' If anyone knows anything about the automobiles, or anything else about the picture, please call UNLV Special Collections, 739-3252, 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday." Identified people at car on far right are Authur Ikonen, Anna Marie Lahti Ikonen, Irene Ikonen, and Oscar Ikonen.

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Florence McClure Papers

Identifier

MS-00477

Abstract

The Florence McClure Papers (1969-2007) are comprised of writings, correspondence, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, and assorted publications that focus on McClure's work with women's organizations, her efforts on behalf of the Southern Nevada Women's Correctional Facility, and her political advocacy work. It also contains a large number of reference clippings McClure collected on women's issues from local, national, and international publications.

Archival Collection