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UNLV's Team Las Vegas unveil its DesertSol Solar Decathlon competition house during a send-off August 29, 2013 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: digital photographs

Date

2013-08-29

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). Client: Media and Public Relations

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Photograph of commencement for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1981

Date

1981

Description

A picture of the commencement ceremony for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Pictured here is speaker Frank Waters.

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Protestors in Las Vegas: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Protestors against the Nevada Test Site in Las Vegas. The Palace Station is pictured in the background. circa 1980-1999.

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Photograph of the first public train into Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 15, 1905

Date

1905-05-15

Description

The image was taken within the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad's rail yard. In the center of the photograph is a large crowd of people who have just arrived. To the left is passenger cars, to the right freight cars, in the background center is the first depot in Las Vegas, a railroad car. Photographer is believed to have been Ed Von Tobel, Sr. The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad offered a special rate of sixteen dollars to those coming in for the auction of lots within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. If an individual purchased property, the amount of the ticket would be refunded.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alumni Association Records

Identifier

UA-00035

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Alumni Association Records (approximately 1970-2009) primarily contain photographic prints of homecoming, graduation, award ceremonies, luncheons, career days, sports, and other events. Also included in the collection are photographic prints of UNLV merchandise, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as subject files with correspondence, reports, brochures, university anniversary planning documents, promotional materials, meeting minutes, and newspaper clippings. Additional materials include contact sheets, negatives, a floppy disk, VHS tapes, a Betacam tape, and keychains.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 13th commencement program

Date

1976-05-23

Description

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

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Soroptimist International of Greater Las Vegas and Paradise Valley Records

Identifier

MS-00443

Abstract

The Soroptimist International of Greater Las Vegas and Paradise Valley Records document the activity of two Las Vegas, Nevada chapters of the women's advocacy group Soroptimist International from 1968 to 2000. The records contain membership information, by-laws, correspondence, scrapbooks, publications, memoranda, and ephemera about women's issues, environmental concerns, and the club's activities in the Greater Las Vegas and Paradise Valley chapters. The records also contain information from conferences held by Soroptimist International, including audio cassette recordings of speeches and presentations.

Archival Collection

Invoice statements to the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, 1971

Date

1971-03

Description

An invoice statement for advertising from Cole Fischer Rogow, Inc. (New York) to Mr. M.G. Coombs at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mixed Content

International Training in Communication, Vegas Valley Club Chapter Records

Identifier

MS-00423

Abstract

The International Training in Communication, Vegas Valley Club Chapter Records document the history of the organization in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1965 to 1994. The organizational records include meeting minutes, treasurer's reports, bylaws, and scrapbooks of photos, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and ephemera.

Archival Collection

Welcome to Las Vegas sign: postcard

Date

1959 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

At left, the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign. Visible in the bottom right corner in the distance is the Klondike Casino.

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