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Harvey's Gaming Check Master Collection, P-Z, collection copy - photocopies only, 1991 June 26

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File

Archival Collection

Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00475
Collection Name: Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
Box/Folder: Box 07

Archival Component

UNLV James R. Dickinson Library Special Collections materials relating to Wilson Collection, 1978-1981

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File

Archival Collection

Maurine and Fred Wilson Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00012
Collection Name: Maurine and Fred Wilson Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Photograph of Phyillis Durham in Special Collections, Las Vegas, September 1972

Date

1972-09

Description

Phyillis Durham in Special Collections Department of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Library. Hand written description provided on back of image: "Taken 9/72 - Special Collections Rm. UNLV Library, with display from Menu Collection."

Image

UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00171

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (approximately 1869-1999) contains photographs, postcards, negatives, and slides primarily pertaining to Southern Nevada, with a focus on Las Vegas, Nevada, collected by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives. The collection primarily includes images of early Las Vegas, hotels and casinos along Fremont Street and the Strip, railroad infrastructure, local businesses, and residential neighborhoods. Also included are images of Hoover (Boulder) Dam's construction, MX Missile testing, Nevada mining camps, and the natural desert environment. Other images depict towns throughout Nevada including Boulder City, Henderson, Reno, Luning, Tonopah, Goodsprings, Delmar, Beatty, Panaca, Overton, Caliente, Logandale, and Aurora.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Casino and Hotel Advertisement Clippings Collection

Identifier

MS-00644

Abstract

The Las Vegas Casino and Hotel Advertisement Clippings Collection (1986-1999) is an artificial collection comprised of advertisements and clippings of various Las Vegas, Nevada hotels and casinos. The bulk of the advertisements are from the Las Vegas Review Journal.

Archival Collection

"Primary Productivity and Nutrient Balance in a Lower Colorado River Reservoir." Archiv für Hydrobiologie, vol. 94, no. 1 (April 1982): 1-23, 1982

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File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty Publications
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Collection Number: UA-00056
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty Publications
Box/Folder: Box 04

Archival Component

"Primary Doloston Patterns in the Utah-Nevada Middle Cambrian." Journal of Sedimentary Petrology, vol. 36, no. 2 (June 1966): 548-562, 1966

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File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty Publications
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Collection Number: UA-00056
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty Publications
Box/Folder: Box 06

Archival Component

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music

Identifier

MS-01100

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music (1890-1987) consists of primarily early 20th century American gambling-related sheet music. This collection is most noteworthy for the covers' bright and colorful imagery, including white gentlemen playing cards, imagery from card and related games, and some with offensive stereotypes and caricatures of African Americans. The material was created by a wide range of designers, composers, and publishers from various places, including New York, New York; Chicago, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Detroit, Michigan; and Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This collection contains illustrations which depict Black and Asian individuals in racist caricatures, photographs of white individuals wearing blackface, and some song titles include derogatory language or racial slurs.

Archival Collection

Nevada Motion Picture Division Collection of Scripts

Identifier

MS-00005

Abstract

The Nevada Motion Picture Division Collection of Scripts dates from 1981 to 2005 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1984 to 1996 and consists primarily of scripts for feature films, television movies and shows, and commercials filmed in the state of Nevada. The collection includes location reports and shooting schedules for some of the productions. The collection also contains press materials received by the Motion Picture Division.

Archival Collection

Aerial view, east, preparation area, showing primary peat buildings No. 1 and No. 2 shredded peat storage, magnesite silos and preparation building: photographic print, 1942 July 02

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Basic Magnesium, Inc. (BMI) Records and Photographs
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Collection Number: MS-00126
Collection Name: Basic Magnesium, Inc. (BMI) Records and Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 05

Archival Component