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UNLV Libraries Collection of 1983 Hoover Dam Overflow Photographs

Identifier

PH-00438

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of 1983 Hoover Dam Overflow Photographs is a series of color photographs that document the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. The spillways were previously tested once in 1941 after the dam was initially filled.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Sam’s Town Promotional and Publicity Materials

Identifier

MS-01011

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Sam’s Town Promotional and Publicity Materials includes press kits, press releases, promotional materials, and newspaper and magazine clippings for Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tunica, Mississippi, and Sam’s Town Gold River in Laughlin, Nevada, dating from 1979 to 2006.

Archival Collection

Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00254

Abstract

The Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada (approximately 1940-1988) depicts life and growth in Southern Nevada. The collection documents the growth of Henderson, Nevada through images of Basic Magnesium Incorporated, housing throughout the area, and events. The documentation of Basic Magnesium Incorporated, its activites, personnel, and buildings from 1942 through 1944 is prominent in this collection.

Archival Collection

Postcard collection of Las Vegas scenes, circa 1950s

Date

1955 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

A color collection of thirteen connected postcards showing various Las Vegas scenes.

Image

University Libraries Special Collections Reception: photographic print

Date

1990-11-22

Description

From the Beda and C. Norman Cornwall Photograph Collection (PH-00248). Identified from left to right: J. A. Tiberti, Beda Cornwall, and an unidentified woman at a University Libraries Special Collections Reception at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Image

University Libraries Special Collections Reception: photographic print

Date

1990-11-22

Description

From the Beda and C. Norman Cornwall Photograph Collection (PH-00248). Reception held at University Libraries Special Collections at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Identified from left to right: Jack Gardner, an unidentified woman, and Alice Brown.

Image

Harvey's coin collection and gaming archives, documents

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00475
Collection Name: Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Harvey's coin collection and gaming archives, artifacts

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00475
Collection Name: Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Alabama: collection of various gaming acts, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00658
Collection Name: Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 001

Archival Component

Las Vegas Bottles and Collectibles Club, 1990

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Regional History Files
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00547
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Regional History Files
Box/Folder: Box 31

Archival Component