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Undeveloped land near the Las Vegas Mountain Range, North Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-03-23

Description

Undeveloped land stretches from north of the 215 Beltway towards Gass Peak in the Las Vegas Mountain Range in North Las Vegas.

Image

North Las Vegas City Hall near the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Civic Center Drive in North Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-12-04

Description

From the UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada (PH-00394). Part of the collection documents the entire 19 mile length of the north/south Eastern Avenue / Civic Center Drive alignment. This photograph was captured in the section of Civic Center Drive between Cheyenne Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.

Image

Photograph of Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, Las Vegas (Nev.), November 17, 1980

Date

1980-11-17

Description

An exterior view of the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort fenced off from public use. Site Name: Las Vegas Mormon Fort (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 500 East Washington Avenue

Image

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists

Identifier

UA-00115

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduate Lists collection (1953-2021) contains graduation programs, final graduation lists, planning files for commencement ceremonies for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The planning files contain correspondence, itineraries for ceremony days, and photographs.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the Las Vegas High School library club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1929

Date

1929

Description

The Las Vegas High School library club of 1929. Pictured standing in bottom row are, left to right, Arlene Stewart, Laura McDonald, Joy Simon, Eva Adams, teacher. Middle row, left to right are Catherine Deverell, Mary Stockburger, Helen Garner, June Simon. Top row, left to right are Bessie Gregory, Dorothy Buzick, Doris Kramer, Frances Martin. Site Name: Las Vegas High School (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Las Vegas Ranch and Las Vegas Fort photographs, approximately 1890-1940

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Las Vegas Ranch and Las Vegas Fort photographs depict the Las Vegas Ranch (also known as the Stewart Ranch) and the Las Vegas Fort (also known as the Old Mormon Fort) from approximately 1900 to 1940. The land around the Stewart Ranch and the Las Vegas Fort eventually became the town site for the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. The photographs include the fort, houses at the Stewart Ranch, the orchard, and Las Vegas Creek. The items described include photographic prints and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.

Archival Collection

Helen J. Stewart Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00104
Collection Name: Helen J. Stewart Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Slide of the porte cochere of the El Rancho Vegas, Las Vegas, circa early 1950s

Date

1950 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

An image of automobiles under the porte cochere of the El Rancho Vegas. The neon "windmill" sign is visible on top of the building.

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City of Las Vegas building codes, notices, correspondence

Date

1956 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

City of Las Vegas building codes, notices, correspondence

Text

Las Vegas Jazz Society Records

Identifier

MS-01039

Abstract

The Las Vegas Jazz Society Records (approximately 1975-2003) are comprised of organizational records including meeting agendas, minutes, and membership statistics of the Las Vegas Jazz Society (LVJS). Included in the collection are issues of the LVJS's newsletter Jazz Notes, promotional materials, blank membership applications, correspondence, information on other regional jazz societies, and photographic prints depicting various events and festivals. A portion of this collection documents LVJS's involvement in saving the KUNV 91.5 FM radio station.

Archival Collection

First Methodist Church of Las Vegas Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00112

Abstract

The First Methodist Church Photograph Collection (approximately 1909-1912) contains black-and-white photographic prints and corresponding negatives of the Las Vegas train depot, railroad yards, and the First Methodist Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also included are portraits of Reverend Edwin A. Palmer and his family.

Archival Collection