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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

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lists of Authorized Positions

Identifier

UA-00130

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lists of Authorized Positions (1964-1996) include lists of professional and faculty positions at UNLV, including name, salary, tenure status, and the position's corresponding division and department.

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.

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Photograph of the UNLV campus, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, October 4, 1991

Date

1991-10-04

Description

Views of the UNLV campus from the roof of the Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences (BHS) building during construction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Photograph of the campus view, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, October 4, 1991

Date

1991-10-04

Description

View of the UNLV campus from the roof of the Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences (BHS) building during construction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Pedestrian and automobile traffic on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-02-28

Description

Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. Since large casino properties, like Planet Hollywood as seen here, have done away with traditional sidewalks in an effort to entice tourist into their casinos, certain public access areas have been created.

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Las Vegas Hilton Hotel Race and Sportsbook Records

Identifier

MS-00764

Archival Collection

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

Looking south-southwest, the upper Las Vegas Wash connects with the Las Vegas Wash at I-15 in North Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-11-27

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 Alexander Road and Cheyenne Avenue.

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Water supply - Las Vegas

Date

1906 to 1956

Archival Collection

Description

Series 5. Law Department -- Alphabetical Files

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