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Las Vegas, Nevada News Coverage of September 11, 2001

Identifier

MS-01097

Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada News Coverage Collection on September 11, 2001 (2001-2002) contains recordings of local television news and radio coverage of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, New York and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The news coverage was recorded and compiled by UNLV Journalism and Media Studies Professor Julian Kilker to use as research material for examining how mainstream news media covered the attacks.

Archival Collection

Eberhardt and Aurora Mining Company Records

Identifier

MS-00857

Abstract

The Eberhardt and Aurora Mining Company Records (approximately 1869-1877) are comprised of the administrative records and financial documents of the mining company located in White Pine County, Nevada. The majority of the collection contains correspondence, but also includes several documents relating to the company's finances such as bills, receipts, cancelled checks, and bank statements.

Archival Collection

Steve Bourie Collection of Casino Brochures

Identifier

MS-01078

Abstract

The Steve Bourie Collection of Casino Brochures (approximately 1970-1992) contains brochures advertising casinos predominantly located in Nevada and throughout the United States that were featured in Steve Bourie's book, American Casino Guide. The collection includes brochures for dozens of casino hotels, riverboat casinos, off-reservation casinos, as well as some general tourism guides.

Archival Collection

Lewis Homes Records

Identifier

MS-00653

Abstract

The Lewis Homes Records (approximately 1990-2009) contain the records of Lewis Homes, a Southern California based company that was one of the top home builders in the Las Vegas Valley during the 1990s and 2000s. This collection focuses on the Orchards and Orchards West neighboorhood in eastern Las Vegas, Nevada and contains a parcel map, history of title claims for certain land parcels, and documents related to site development. The collection also contains some material related to the Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association in the 2000s.

Archival Collection

Hughes Aircraft Company Weapons System Publications

Identifier

MS-01119

Abstract

The Hughes Aircraft Company Weapons System Publications (approximately 1965-2011) contain brochures, booklets, photographs, and illustrations of the AWG-9/Phoenix Air Superiority Weapon Control System developed by Hughes Aircraft Company Aerospace Systems Division based in California. The collection contains photographs of various aircraft, as well as a Supersonic Naval Ordnance Research Track (SNORT) test at the Naval Ordnance Test Station near China Lake, California.

Archival Collection

Ken "Nevada" Maines Papers

Identifier

MS-00119

Abstract

The Ken "Nevada" Maines Papers (approximately 1960-1980) contains items written by Maines, including sheet music for his songs "Fremont Street," "My Name Is Love," and "My Little Polish Rose," a poem, and a flier "Hints for Handicappers." There is a printout of an article on Maines that appeared in the Las Vegas Sun. The collection also contains various sound recordings, some of which Maines composed.

Archival Collection

George Kelly Ryan Papers

Identifier

MS-00120

Abstract

The George Kelly Ryan papers (1921-1971) contain correspondence inquiring about Octavius Decatur "O. D." Gass, newspaper clippings from 1929, handwritten recollections of the Gold Ranch by Laura Royce, and a San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company information, including information on wash-outs in Nevada.

Archival Collection

William G. Morris Papers

Identifier

MS-00121

Abstract

The William G. Morris Papers (1909-1935) contain postcards of Southern Nevada, correspondence, receipts, and a California sales tax schedule.

Archival Collection

Stella Champo Iaconis Papers

Identifier

MS-00122

Abstract

The Stella Champo Iaconis Papers consist of a certificate for proficiency in Rapid Legible Business Writing from the Palmer Method of Business Writing given on May 11, 1927; a certificate of promotion to high school in Clark County, Nevada dated May 25, 1927; and an autograph book signed by classmates at Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1928.

Archival Collection

Willis B. Smith Collection on Western Airlines

Identifier

MS-00123

Abstract

The Willis B. Smith Collection (1958) on Western Airlines consists of two news releases from Western Airlines about the company's history and two letters to Willis B. Smith. The collection describes the founding of Western Airlines and its early flights from Salt Lake City, Utah to Los Angeles, California. It also contains a color photograph of a Western Air DC-10 airliner in flight.

Archival Collection