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Felicia F. Campbell Collection on the Governor's Commission on Status of People Records

Identifier

MS-00226

Abstract

The Felicia F. Campbell Collection on the Governor’s Commission on Status of People Records (1970-1977) is comprised primarily of meeting minutes, agendas, reports, and memorandums from the Nevada Commission. The collection also contains women’s rights commission handbooks from various states and correspondence and newspaper clippings pertaining to Campbell's professional life.

Archival Collection

Bob McCaffery Collection on the Save the Hughes Flying Boat Campaign

Identifier

MS-00693

Abstract

The Bob McCaffery Collection on the Save the Hughes Flying Boat Campaign (1980-1983) documents efforts by activists to preserve the plane from destruction and its subsequent acquisition by the Aero Club of Southern California in 1980. The collection contains photographs and newspaper clippings about the Hughes H-4 Hercules flying boat nicknamed the "Spruce Goose" from the 1980s.

Archival Collection

James "Dee" Donithan Collection of Nevada Test Site Photographs

Identifier

PH-00366

Abstract

The James "Dee" Donithan Collection of Nevada Test Site Photographs (approximately 1970-1999) consist of 8x10 photographs depicting flowers, landscapes, wildlife, workers, work sites, and testing equipment at the Nevada Test Site. The photographs were printed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Mercury, Nevada, and collected into a binder by James "Dee" Donithan.

Archival Collection

Historic American Buildings Survey of Kiel Ranch Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00223

Abstract

The Historic American Buildings Survey of Kiel Ranch Photograph Collection contains 45 black-and-white photographs of the buildings on Kiel Ranch from 1988. The buildings documented by the collection are the park mansion, the adobe structure, an old house, the foreman's house, a shed referred to as the "Doll House," a brown house, a cinderblock house, a wooden duplex, and a livestock shed.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Library Special Collections staff, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1990s

Date

1992-05

Description

Description provided with image: "UNLV Library Special Collections staff, left to right: David Robrock (Head), Kathy War, Tammi Gaudet (student assistant), Dennis McBride."

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Fitzgeralds Hotel and Casino Promotional and Publicity Materials

Identifier

MS-00949

Abstract

UNLV Libraries Collection of Fitzgeralds Hotel and Casino Promotional and Publicity Materials includes newspaper and magazine clippings, a press kit, and promotional materials for Fitzgeralds in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tunica, Mississippi, dating from 1991 to 2001.

Archival Collection

May Wheeler Bradford's collection of Chinese artifacts: photographic prints

Date

1977-07

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240). Artifacts are pre-Boxer rebellion from 1899-1900.

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Photograph of individuals at Special Collections, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 23, 1988

Date

1988-01-23

Description

Mary Dale Deacon, Library Director, presents a record of his papers (covering the years 1958-1982) to Senator Howard Cannon in the Special Collections department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Standing behind Deacon are Special Collections staff Erin Beesley, Christine Marin, Victoria Diaz, and Susan Jarvis.

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UNLV Libraries Collection of MGM Mirage Corporation Promotional Materials and Reports

Identifier

MS-00972

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of MGM Mirage Corporation Promotional Materials and Reports includes promotional materials, newspaper and magazine clippings, financial reports, annual reports, diversity reports, press releases, and press kits for the MGM Mirage Corporation in Las Vegas, Nevada, dating from 1973 to 2007.

Archival Collection

Photograph album 4, Charles P. Squires Collection, circa 1910-1920s

Date

1910 to 1929

Description

Photograph album of Charles P. "Pop" and Delphine Squires, founding residents of Las Vegas. For more information about the Squires manuscripts and photographs held in UNLV Special Collections, please see: http://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/special_collections_40th_anniversary/squires_papers_exhibit.html

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