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UNLV President Len Jessup poses for a Las Vegas Valley Water District ad touting water conservation on campus at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: digital photographs

Date

2015-07-16

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). UNLV President Len Jessup poses for local photographer Greg Anderson for a Las Vegas Valley Water District ad touting water conservation on campus July 16, 2015 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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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

Archival Component

Las Vegas Paiute Colony election: report and guidelines

Date

1968-03-14

Description

Adult Education Specialist Fred W. Forbusch's report about the Las Vegas Indian (Paiute) Colony organizing a formal governing body and discussions of including the Colony in the Model Cities program of North Las Vegas. Las Vegas Indian Colony Guidelines for election committee.

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Ainsworth Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Memorabilia

Identifier

MS-00190

Abstract

The Ainsworth Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Memorabilia (1942-1965) consists of fliers, programs, and receipts from Las Vegas, Nevada events and gatherings. The material pertains to the Helldorado, Boulder Roundup, and Little Britches rodeos as well as local plays and musicals. Also of interest, the collection contains a 1942 World War II ration book.

Archival Collection

Hyundai of Las Vegas dealership on West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-08-30

Description

The Hyundai of Las Vegas car dealership uses a dumpster with cars coming out as an advertisement on West Sahara Avenue near South Rainbow Boulevard.

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Airplane and storm clouds over Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-12-16

Description

A Southwest Airlines plane passes in front as storm clouds hover ominously above the Las Vegas Strip obscuring the Spring Mountain range to the west.

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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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A Vegas Golden Knights "Vegas Born" billboard sits on the Allegiant Stadium construction site, looking south-southwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2019-01-28

Description

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016. This photo series documents ongoing construction work at the Allegiant Stadium.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 30th commencement program

Date

1993-05-16

Description

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

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