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Mildred J. Heyer Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00199

Abstract

The Mildred J. Heyer Photograph Collection consists of four black-and-white photographic prints and negatives from approximately 1905 to 1940. The photographs depict early Las Vegas, Nevada street scenes, an irrigation pump, and Liberty’s Last Stand, a prominent saloon in Nevada during Prohibition.

Archival Collection

Ernest Mitchell Pratt Photographs

Identifier

PH-00206

Abstract

The Ernest Mitchell Pratt Photographs (approximately 1932-1936) consist of black-and-white photographic prints, signed and unsigned, taken by Pratt while Hoover Dam was under construction. Many prints are signed and mounted, and two are noted as award-winning photographs shown at the Annual International Salon of Camera Pictorialists in Los Angeles, California. There are additional working prints included alongside the final prints for most of the scenes. Also included in the collection is one small photograph of Pratt. This collection was formerly known as the Price Photograph Collection.

Archival Collection

Morrison Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00213

Abstract

The Morrison Family Photograph Collection (1917-1933) consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints, negatives, and slides. The images primarily depict the Morrison family in Las Vegas, Nevada and the surrounding areas. Images portray youth activities in Nevada, including a local Boy Scouts Troop, Las Vegas High School students, Clark County High School students, as well as student activities at the University of Nevada, Reno. Also included are images of scenes around Las Vegas, including Mount Charleston, Little Falls, and the Colorado River prior to the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). Other images include Morrison family trips to California, Utah, Oregon, and Arizona.

Archival Collection

Charles Vanda Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00227

Abstract

The Charles Vanda Photograph Collection, approximately 1960 to 1988, contains black-and-white and color photographic prints with some corresponding negatives of Charles Vanda with colleagues and friends from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The images depict Vanda at UNLV sporting events, graduation ceremonies, and other campus events. Also included are some images from fellow musicians, entertainers, and producers associated with Vanda.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Grace Nusser Photographs

Identifier

PH-00231

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Grace Nusser Photographs (approximately 1970-1980) contains black-and-white images from the Las Vegas Review-Journal depicting Boulder City, Nevada ranger Jack Weiler being interviewed after the arrest of Grace Nusser from 1937. Additional images include pictures used for Las Vegas Review-Journal article clippings pertaining to the crime and arrest. The photographs are reproductions of original images created between 1937 April 29 and 1937 May 24.

Archival Collection

Charles J. Hirsch Photographic Slide Collection

Identifier

PH-00233

Abstract

The Charles J. Hirsch Photographic Slide Collection (approximately 1956-1987) is comprised of forty-six color slides that depict gaming tables, gaming cards and dice, slot machines, captured cheating devices, and statistical graphs from the Golden Nugget Casino, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Aaron Williams Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00234

Abstract

The Aaron Williams Photograph Collection (approximately 1968 to 1983) consists of three black-and-white photographic prints. Two of the images are of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Senior Citizens’ Center with Las Vegas, Nevada Mayor Oran Gragson, and the third of three unidentified individuals.

Archival Collection

The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00235

Abstract

The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection consists of photographic prints and postcards from approximately 1960 to 1980. The collection includes photographs of the Mint’s “Behind the Scenes” tour during which guests experienced casino operations, and photographs and postcards of the hotel itself.

Archival Collection

Charles Aplin Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00236

Abstract

The Charles Aplin Photograph Collection (approximately 1935-1955) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives. The images primarily depict the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Las Vegas, Nevada chapter events and members. Also included are images of Las Vegas, Helldorado parades, and Conrad H. Mann, former president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Archival Collection

Joan D. Norris Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00238

Abstract

The Joan D. Norris Photograph Collection, approximately 1960 to 1971, consists of black-and-white photographic prints depicting scenes from Atlantic City, New Jersey. Images portray the Atlantic City Boardwalk, storefronts, and hotels.

Archival Collection