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Tourist cross Las Vegas Boulevard at Park Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Tourist cross the Las Vegas Strip in front of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino. Pedestrian safety has been improved over the years, but remains an issue where elevated walkways have not been installed.

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Photograph of Helldorado Parade with the Las Vegas Tonopah Reno Stage, Las Vegas, circa 1940

Date

1940

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of Helldorado Parade with the Las Vegas Tonopah Reno (LTR) Stage.

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Film transparency of El Rancho Vegas pool area, Las Vegas, circa 1940s-1950s

Date

1941 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

A shot of people sitting at the pool area of the El Rancho Vegas. (contact print with negative)

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Cranes at the Sphere Las Vegas construction site, looking north in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2020-02-12

Description

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016. This photo is part of a series documenting the construction of the Madison Square Garden (MSG) Sphere at the Venetian Resort, also know as Sphere Las Vegas.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas law school facilities: memos

Date

1973-10-26
1973-11-26

Description

Folder contains memorandums from the Dean of Administration to the Law School Advisory Committee and the Physical Plant Planning Committee. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law Records (UA-00048).

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Las Vegas Grammar School and Las Vegas High School photograph and negative, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1931

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection

Archival Component

Photograph of Helldorado Parade with El Rancho Vegas float, Las Vegas, circa 1940

Date

1940

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of Helldorado Parade with El Rancho Vegas float. A sign on the shack shack states Hoosier Hot Shots which refers to a country music group popular in the 30s and 40s.

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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

Las Vegas Paiute Colony land deed

Date

1911-12-30

Description

Land deed from Helen J. Stewart to the United States of America for five hundred dollars ($500), allocating 10 acres of land for the Las Vegas Paiute Colony. The legal document details the precise location of the land (to the foot) north of Downtown Las Vegas and east of the San Pedro, Salt Lake and Los Angeles Railway. Peter Buol served as Notary Public and Frank A. Doherty served as Clark County Recorder.

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Russell Road near the Las Vegas Stadium site pre-construction, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-10

Description

Russel Road near Polaris Avenue will see monumental change as plans for the Las Vegas Stadium move forward. Planned as the future home of the Las Vegas Raiders, the site features close proximity to the Las Vegas Strip.

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