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Southern Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection on Basic Magnesium, Inc.
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The Southern Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection on Basic Magnesium, Inc. contains photographs of the construction of Basic Magnesium Inc.'s plants and buildings from 1941 to 1942. The photographs primarily depict aerial views of the plant site and various buildings, including the administration building, tent camp, chlorination buildings, electrolysis facilities, electrical distribution systems, and warehouses. The photographs also depict Lake Mead and the early buildings in Henderson, Nevada.
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Washington University, School of Fine Arts Collection of Student Calendars
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The Washington University, School of Fine Arts Collection of Calendars consists of thirty-three calendars created by students in the Washington University, School of Fine Arts created in 1983.
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UNLV University Libraries Collection of Lake Mead Government Documents
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The UNLV University Libraries Collection of Lake Mead Government Documents contains reports and studies pertaining to Lake Mead’s water quality, microbe ecology, wildlife, fish, plant life, pollution, soil, and sediment dating between 1971 and 1994. Reports include studies on microbe population growth, water composition, chemical treatment, salinity, temperature monitoring, and hand-written field notes on water and soil conditions. Lake Mead is located in Clark County, Nevada and Mohave County, Arizona.
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Riviera Hotel & Casino Publicity Collection and Architectural Records
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The Riviera Hotel & Casino Publicity Collection and Architectural Records (1950s-2015) are comprised of entertainment, publicity and marketing files, and architectural drawings from the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The records include publicity photographs and videotapes, press kits, and information about various entertainers who appeared at the Riviera,publicity, promotional material, and newspaper clippings about events, and publicity photographs of restaurant and club venues within the hotel. Also included is information about the Riviera's longest running shows,
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A Board of Regents meeting featuring a pipe band color guard, introduction of new deans and UNLV student and faculty speakers on December 5, 2013: digital photographs
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Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Photograph Collection
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The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Photograph Collection (approximately 1970-1979) consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints and some corresponding negatives. The images portray exterior and interior views of Southern Nevada libraries, including Las Vegas-Clark County public libraries, the Boulder City, Nevada Public Library, and the Henderson, Nevada Public Library on Water Street. Also included are images of building murals, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and patrons at Las Vegas, Nevada public libraries, as well as trailers serving as libraries and bookmobiles in Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas High School Tales of Las Vegas Collection
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The Las Vegas High School Tales of Las Vegas Collection consists of two hand-bound books written by the 1924 modern history class and the 1925 United States history class at Las Vegas High School. The two books, both entitled "Tales of Las Vegas", chronicle Las Vegas, Nevada history starting in the 17th century with the Spanish Jesuit and Franciscan Monks. The books then focus on the 1905 "boom" stage of Las Vegas, discussing topics including Mormons, Native Americans, and mining. The two books are similar in content but not identical, and both contain photographs of early Las Vegas, Nevada life.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Collection of Transcripts and Journal Articles about Gambling
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Collection contains transcripts from various American television news programs and journal articles about gambling from 1987 to 1992. The topics are broad and include various forms of gambling, problem gambling, and gaming venues.
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UNLV Libraries Collection of Hollywood Park Inc. Financial Reports and Press Materials
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The UNLV Libraries Collection of Hollywood Park Inc. Financial Reports and Press Materials contains annual reports, financial reports, and press materials from Hollywood Park Incorporated, a gaming and sports entertainment company in Inglewood, California, dating from 1992 to 1999.
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UNLV Libraries Collection of Binion’s Horseshoe Hotel and Casino Promotional and Press Materials
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The UNLV Libraries Collection of Binion’s Horseshoe Hotel and Casino Promotional and Press Materials includes clippings, press kits, press releases, and promotional materials dating from 1963 to 2004 for Binion’s Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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