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Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection

Identifier

MS-01027

Abstract

The Clark County Planning Commission Research Library Collection (1911-2004) consists of reports, publications, and proposals gathered by the Clark County Planning Commission that focus on the environmental impact of proposed developments, construction, or infrastructure improvements around the county. The collection contains materials related to various local, state, federal, and inter-agency workshops, committees, and agencies. Documents include activity reports, impact statements, annual budgets and reports, and detailed studies. The majority of the collection dates from 1970 to 1999.

Archival Collection

Apolonio Sauceda Scrapbooks

Identifier

MS-01025

Abstract

The Apolonio Sauceda Scrapbooks (1973-2010) document Apolonio "Loney" Sauceda's acting career and his work with the Nevada Association for Latin Americans (NALA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two scrapbooks document Sauceda's career as an actor and contain photographs of Sauceda on set, at premieres, with other actors, and depict movie sets at well-known Las Vegas hotels and casinos in the 1980s and 1990s. Newspaper clippings accompany many of the photographs and provide details about locations, major actors, or the producers for each film. The third scrapbook is compiled of newspaper clippings that document the local Las Vegas, Nevada Latinx community and NALA events in the 1970s, ranging from political activism, labor strikes, beauty pageants, and religious gatherings.

Archival Collection

Thomas Rodriguez Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-01017

Abstract

The Thomas Rodriguez Professional Papers (1974-2020) document Rodriguez's years of work and achievements in the political, educational, and social advancement of the Latinx community in Southern Nevada. The collection contains research files on the Latinx community of Las Vegas, Nevada, newspaper articles and manuscripts written by Rodriguez, and materials from his many years of involvement and work with local organizations including the Latin Chamber of Commerce, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the Hispanic Educators Association of Nevada, and the Latino Youth Leadership Conference. Materials include conference proceedings, symposium and event programs, as well as newspaper articles, correspondence, and administrative files gathered by Rodriguez over the years of researching and working within the community.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of 18th Century Sheet Music

Identifier

MS-01059

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of 18th Century Sheet Music (1745-1799) contains handwritten sheet music for popular English songs in the 18th century published in London, England and Dublin, Ireland.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Prints, Lithographs, and Illustrations

Identifier

MS-01058

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Prints, Lithographs, and Illustrations (approximately 1840-1950) contains visual artwork depicting Native Americans, white settlers, and various railroad and mining activities in the American West during the 19th century. The collection also contains artwork depicting various games, the act of gambling, and advertisements. Materials include prints, illustrations, lithographs, and newspaper clippings.

Archival Collection

Leslie H. Smith Papers

Identifier

MS-01057

Abstract

The Leslie H. Smith Papers (approximately 1920-2018) contains the personal papers of Leslie H. Smith, who grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and mainly documents his involvement with the Las Vegas High School Alumni Association organizing and attending the school's annual reunions. The collection includes personal papers, scrapbooks, and photographs documenting Smith's family, including his father Dr. J. D. Smith, his mother Ruth Weir Smith, and his sister Jeanne Smith Stewart. Reproductions of class photographs from the Las Vegas Grammar School (now known as the Historic Fifth Street School) where Smith attended elementary school are also included this collection.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Merrill Lynch & Bear Stearns Reports

Identifier

MS-01060

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Merrill Lynch & Bear Stearns Reports (approximately 1990-2007) contain gaming, lodging, and estimate change reports reports for the United States and Singapore created by Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns, & Co.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas, Nevada Women's March Memorabilia

Identifier

MS-01064

Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada Women's March Memorabilia contains various types of memorabilia from the Women's March held in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 20, 2018. Materials include a march volunteer badge, "Power to the Polls" posters, buttons, bandana, and business cards as well as a Human Rights Campaign flag.

Archival Collection

Golden Agila Lions Club Records

Identifier

MS-01053

Abstract

The Golden Agila Lions Club Records (1996-2019) contain organizational and membership files for the Golden Agila Lions Club, a Filipino-American civic organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection includes information about chartering the organization as an official club and includes membership lists, newsletters, and records that document the Golden Agila Lions service and social activities. The collection includes newspaper clippings documenting the Golden Agila Lions Club and the Filipino community from various Las Vegas-based Filipino and Asian-American newspapers. Two issues of Today's Filipino Magazine from 2018 and 2019 are also included in this collection.

Archival Collection

Rita Ritner Jung Papers

Identifier

MS-01061

Abstract

The Rita Ritner Jung Papers (approximately 1970-2010) contain the personal papers of Margarita "Rita" Ritner Jung. The collection contains Jung's poetry, personal reflection essays, and a number of oil paintings. Jung's poetry and essays center on her experiences growing up and living in China, marrying, and later relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada for a short time. The oil paintings are of various dog breeds and unidentified individuals.

Archival Collection