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Clark County Central Labor Council Records

Identifier

MS-00027

Abstract

The Clark County Central Labor Council Records date from 1938 to 1968 and represent Ragnald Fyhen's written account of how the Clark County Central Labor Council union was formed. The work includes the activities and meetings of the labor union and Fyhen's work (1933-1947) while Secretary-Treasurer of the Central Labor Council. This work is entitled "Labor Notes." Additionally the collection contains a resolution submitted to the Central Labor Council in 1938 in regards to proposing new legislation to regulate the Clark County hospital.

Archival Collection

David E. James Papers on the Southern Nevada Environment

Identifier

MS-01187

Abstract

The David E. James Papers on the Southern Nevada Environment (approximately 1990-2006) contain reports, scholarship, and research materials related to Southern Nevada environment's air, water, and wastewater treatment quality.

Archival Collection

Robert B. Griffith Escrow Papers for the Las Vegas Army Airfield in Southern Nevada

Identifier

MS-00028

Abstract

The Robert Griffith Escrow Papers for the Las Vegas Army Airfield in Southern Nevada (1941) contain the escrow holder papers of Robert B. Griffith and A. Corradetti recording their purchase of forty acres of federal land located in Southern Nevada. The collection also contains receipts from the United States Department of War confirming the cost and deposit of the fee for the land. The land eventually became Nellis Air Force Base Airfield.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Township Inspector of Elections Tally Books

Identifier

MS-00029

Abstract

The Las Vegas Township Inspector of Elections Tally Books date to 1911 and contain the tally books for the June 1, 1911 Las Vegas, Nevada Township local election, a list of all the eligible voters for the year, as well as the outcome of the elections. Edward W. Griffith and Ernest L. Fenner were the appointed election inspectors.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas High School Tales of Las Vegas Collection

Identifier

MS-00030

Abstract

The Las Vegas High School Tales of Las Vegas Collection consists of two hand-bound books written by the 1924 modern history class and the 1925 United States history class at Las Vegas High School. The two books, both entitled "Tales of Las Vegas", chronicle Las Vegas, Nevada history starting in the 17th century with the Spanish Jesuit and Franciscan Monks. The books then focus on the 1905 "boom" stage of Las Vegas, discussing topics including Mormons, Native Americans, and mining. The two books are similar in content but not identical, and both contain photographs of early Las Vegas, Nevada life.

Archival Collection

Nevada Burial Records of Stewart Ranch

Identifier

MS-00031

Abstract

The Nevada Burial Records of Stewart Ranch date from 1905 to 1913 and consist of a ledger recording those buried at Stewart Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada. The entries in the ledger document the names of the deceased and where they died. Some entries have additional information explaining how the person died and their height and weight.

Archival Collection

Yount Family Papers

Identifier

MS-00033

Abstract

The Yount Family Papers (1976) document the history of the Yount family. The collection is comprised of a letter from Leonard Fayle to John L. Yount and a brief handwritten history about the Yount family. Also included is a transcript of an interview with an unknown Yount family member. .

Archival Collection

Fort Mojave Indian School Records

Identifier

MS-00034

Abstract

The Fort Mojave Indian School Records (1890-1923) consist of correspondence, finance and administrative records, pump station blueprints, and policy implementation and fact finding records. The school served the Hualapai and Mojave Indians at a site near present-day Kingman, Arizona. The information is contained in two bound volumes.

Archival Collection

Carol C. Harter Professional Papers

Identifier

UA-00147

Abstract

The Carol C. Harter Professional Papers (1940-2023) consist of material documenting Harter's scholarly and administrative career. The collection includes letters, publications and reports, speeches, and photographs from Harter's time as the 11th and first female president of State University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo and as the 7th president of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). As of 2024, Harter was UNLV's longest-serving and also its first female president.

Archival Collection

Tropicana Hotel and Casino Records

Identifier

MS-01186

Abstract

The Tropicana Hotel and Casino Records (1956-2024) contain operational records, promotional material, architectural drawings, and audiovisual recordings related to the hotel/casino general operations.

Archival Collection