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Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection

Identifier

MS-00251

Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Collection documents the social and political activities of Las Vegas, Nevada's LGBTQ community from 1955 to 2020. The collection includes hundreds of newspaper articles about LGBTQ issues, ranging from AIDS to Nevada legislation. The collection also documents the presence of the LGBTQ community in Las Vegas, including material from gay bars, nightclubs, social clubs, advocacy and political organizations, entertainers, and student groups. Previously known as the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Collection.

Archival Collection

Letter from Walter R. Bracken and Al M. Folger (Las Vegas) to Mayor J. L. Russell and City Commissioners (Las Vegas), March 30, 1940

Date

1940-03-30

Description

The Las Vegas Land and Water Company informs the mayor of Las Vegas of their efforts to promote Emergency Ordinance No. 247 and of the improvements they have made to the water system to increase capacity. J. L. Russell was Mayor of Las Vegas at that time.

Text

Aerial photograph of part of the Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1963

Date

1962 to 1964

Description

Aerial photograph of homes in North Las Vegas, Nevada near 25th Street (later Eastern Ave.) and Owens Ave.

Image

Photograph of Las Vegas Valley Water District, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1959

Date

1959

Archival Collection

Description

Las Vegas Valley Water District officials stand together in front of a map of the city. Identified from left to right: Maurice Gedance, secretary; Harvey Luce, incoming president; George Ullom, outgoing president; Leonard Fayle, vice- president; William R. Renshaw, general manager. (c. 1959)

Image

Photograph of Christmas tree at North Las Vegas Library, North Las Vegas, December 8, 1975

Date

1975-12-08

Description

Trimming the Christmas tree at North Las Vegas Library.

Image

Photograph of children at North Las Vegas Library, North, Las Vegas, June 21, 1976

Date

1976-06-21

Description

Children listening to a story at North Las Vegas Library.

Image

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 32nd commencement program

Date

1995-05-12

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

Text

Las Vegas Report, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1962

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Josie Dondich Papers

Archival Component