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Film transparency of Helen Bunker, Mary Syphus, Florence Bishop, Zella Peterson, and Wanda Ball, presumably in Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

Black and white image of five young women posing for a photo, most likely in Las Vegas, Nevada. The women standing in the top row are Helen Bunker and Mary Syphus, per the handwritten description on the image. The women in the bottom row include Florence Bishop, Zella Peterson, and Wanda Ball. Note: Image is from a family photo album that was loaned to UNLV Libraries Special Collections and returned to the family on July 17, 1984.

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Photograph of possibly Ann Crump, circa 1978

Date

1978

Description

A woman who is possibly Ann Crump from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' (UNLV) Women's Track and Field team.

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Photograph of showgirls in costume, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957-1960s

Date

1957 to 1969

Description

Black and white photograph of three showgirls posing in costumes. The two women on the side are in topless costumes and all of them are wearing large-brimmed hats. Description with the picture: "Debra Duck (Center), Shjyer, (performers)."

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Photograph of a group of Paiute/Shoshone with a dog, Pahrump Valley, Nevada, circa 1880s-1910s

Date

1880 to 1919

Archival Collection

Description

Two Paiute/Shoshone women, a man, and a dog inside a brush fence, in Pahrump Valley, Nevada.

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Real to Reel Documentary Series Records

Identifier

MS-00928

Abstract

The Real to Reel Documentary Series Records (approximately 1981-1991) consists mainly of production files used for the Real to Reel documentary series which aired on KLVX which was Las Vegas, Nevada's local PBS station in the 1980s. The documentary series was written and produced by journalist Claudia Collins. Episodes focused on local issues and general interest stories relevant to the Las Vegas community such as the National Finals Rodeo, Red Rock Canyon, women stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, and the Clark County Wetlands Park. The collection includes production files for episodes including scripts, research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. Also included are digital copies of select Real to Reel episodes.

Archival Collection

Slide of Maurine Wilson and others, November 26, 1953

Date

1953-11-26

Description

Maurine Wilson, far right, posing with a group of unidentified women in an unknown location, possibly in Nevada or California. This image was taken on Thanksgiving Day.

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Nevada Women’s Archives

The Nevada Women’s Archives was founded in 1994 to collect, preserve, and provide access to primary source materials documenting women’s activities in the development of Nevada. It is located within the Special Collections Department of the Lied Library at UNLV and houses more than 250 collections.

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