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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Theatre Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Theatre Records (approximately 1960-2017) are mainly comprised of the records of Ellis Pryce-Jones who was a faculty member in the Theatre Arts Department from 1972 to 2004 and Jerry L. Crawford who served as chair of the Theatre Department and the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Records mainly represent shows produced by the Theatre Arts Department as well as documenting the evolution of the department over the years. The records document curricula used for courses, video recordings of the department's performances, and posters and other materials used to market shows. Additionally, there is a small portion of documentation from other theaters where staff and students performed and worked, some of which are located in Southern Nevada.
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The Las Vegas Springs: photographic print
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Photograph of the North Las Vegas Boys' Club building, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s
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Photographs of Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), February 8, 2017
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Site address: 1205 S Las Vegas Blvd
Sign owner: Ron Decar And Jamie Richards
Sign details: The building was constructed in 1950. This location was originally The Thunderbird Lounge. In 1999 it was bought by Ron and Jamie to be the Viva Las Las Vegas Wedding Chapel.
Sign condition: 4- still in good condition, paint is still bright
Sign form: Pylon
Sign-specific description: This sign showcases a pink and white color scheme. The sign has a caricature of Elvis, as well as other caricatures surrounding him. The words Viva Las Vegas are in pink channeled neon letters. This sign also has a video screen marquee. Underneath the video screen is sparkling incandescent light bulbs contained in channeled letters stating "Wedding Chapel". This sign also has a plastic back lit signs that advertises themed weddings and themed rooms.
Sign - type of display: Neon, Incandescent light bulbs, plastic back lit and video screen display
Sign - media: Steel, plastic and media screen.
Sign - non-neon treatments: Plastic back lit section and Video Display screen.
Sign animation: Flasher for incandescent light bulbs
Sign environment: This location is on South Las Vegas Blvd. in between Downtown and the Strip. This chapel is next to a Super 8 motel, a couple blocks from the Little White Wedding Chapel, across the street from two Hostels.
Sign manufacturer: Thompson Neon Sign Company and Hyoco Sign Company(the Video board display)
Sign - date of installation: 2000
Sign - date of redesign/move: 2004 video screen added
Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases Vintage Las Vegas themes with Elvis and his relation to Vegas particularly with the name of the chapel and his caricature on the sign.
Survey - research locations: Assessor's Page, Viva Las Vegas Wedding chapel website http://www.vivalasvegasweddings.com/ , Email correspondence with Blaze Linn(wedding Coordinator)
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-05
Sign keywords: Flashing; Incandescent; Plastic; Backlit; Neon; Pylon; Steel; Video screen; Chasing; Back to back; Paint
Mixed Content
Photograph of the El Portal theater during the premiere of the film "Meet Me In Las Vegas," Las Vegas, Nevada, March 1956
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Photograph of the Las Vegas High School Basketball team, Las Vegas, circa 1926
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Photograph of the UNLV campus, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, October 4, 1991
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Las Vegas Valley, Henderson, Nevada
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Game On! The Oral History of Las Vegas Sports Interviews
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The Game On! Oral History of Sports in Las Vegas interviews (2024-2025) contain all oral history interviews conducted by UNLV University Libraries Oral History Research Center. This project centers on documenting the history of sports in Las Vegas, including interviews discussing the earliest teams to the most recent champions. Interviews cover a wide array of sports including hockey, football, baseball, softball, auto racing, tennis, basketball, poker, boxing, rodeo, golf, running, esports, and more. Digital audio available for all interviews; check collection inventory for individual narrators and more detailed information on specific interviews.
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Letter from Hugh A. Shamberger (Carson City) to Las Vegas Land and Water Company (Las Vegas), June 21, 1950
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List of wells owned by the Las Vegas Land and Water Company and the amount of water granted to each.
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