Dr. Robert C. Maxson was president of UNLV for ten years, 1984 to 1994. When he arrived, discussions were already under way about developing an engineering school. Certain elements in the community, such as Summa Corporation, were lobbying for such a program here in southern Nevada. Dr. Maxson began receiving printed materials and phone calls about it, and he started putting his fund raising skills to good use. He believes that civic pride in the young university, as well as a sense that an engineering school would be good for business, led many individuals, hotels, and corporations to open their pocketbooks. Locally, Dr. Maxson found generous support from Tom Beam, Nevada Power, the Summa Corporation, and many other businesses and individuals. Since the legislature only meets every two years in northern Nevada, Robert and others made many trips to Carson City that first year to discuss every nuance of the project. He spent considerable time with Senator Bill Raggio, John Marvel, Bill Bilyeu, and other legislators convincing them that Nevada would get its money's worth. He also gives major credit to Las Vegas civic leaders for their influence and the fact that they had rallied behind this cause. Once the funding was approved, Dr. Maxson insisted on and facilitated the accreditation of the program. Faculty members enthusiastically got behind this push and accreditation was achieved in a remarkably short time. The next order of business was funding an honors program for deserving students. Dr. Len Zane was given this project and began recruiting students. Individuals in the private sector were invited to fund academic scholarships, and they responded generously. Dr. Maxson traveled the state attending high school commencements and recruited valedictorians on the strength of offering those students the honors scholarships. Dr. Maxson greatly enjoyed his time as president at UNLV. He feels he was privileged to be part of its growth and expansion, to have worked with enthusiastic, energetic faculty, and to have encouraged the community's desire to get behind the growth of the university.

Note: Hotel logo on cover. "Price $1.25." Back of menu has cartoon of a chef with a knife, carrying a large bird on a platter Restaurant: Dresden Hotel

Note: Probably from same restaurant as menu 001272; first two pages probably missing

Restaurant: The Maxwell

Note: Probably from same restaurant as menu 001299; first two pages probably missing

Note: Menu is partially handwritten. On the back of the menu there is an ad for "Extrait de Viande, Liebig;" at bottom of the ad is "Edit: Compagnie Liebig, Anvers." Liebig produced sets of advertising cards for hotels and restaurants with blanks spaces for handwritten menus Menu insert: Advertisements

Note: The menu shows two coats of arms with similar shields and mottos of London and Edinburgh (Scotland) coats of arms. Below these two coats of arms it is written "vis unita fortior" (strength united is stronger). The presence of these coats of arms is an indication that the menu refers to an event. No specific information about the event was provided in the menu Restaurant: Hôtel Bristol