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Harlan Brown Papers

Identifier

MS-00107

Abstract

The Harlan Brown Papers (1943-1956) contain a mimeographed copy of the index to the Las Vegas City Charter (1943), a Chicago Tribune newspaper (1952 August 12) focusing on engineers and their achievements, and official drawings of lots and additions in the Greater Las Vegas housing development. The drawings were approved with Harlan Brown's signature of approval as a registered professional engineer in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

James W. Hulse Manuscript of Lincoln County, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00108

Abstract

The James W. Hulse collection (1973) consists of the original manuscript for his book on the history of Lincoln County, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Cecil Leavitt Paper on the History of Bunkerville, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00109

Abstract

The Cecil Leavitt Paper on the History of Bunkerville, Nevada, undated, consists of a term paper written by Leavitt for a history class at the College of Southern Utah, Cedar City, Utah.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Artifacts and Ephemera

Identifier

MS-00110

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Artifacts and Ephemera (approximately 1863-2012) is comprised of Las Vegas, Nevada casino gaming artifacts; games such as Pai Gow, Las Vegas themed board games, Piquet, and punchboards; and ephemera items about gaming. The collection contains postcards and newspaper clippings advertising for casinos in Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, the Bahamas, France, and California. The collection also contains information on gaming legislation in Europe and the United States, writings on gambling systems, gaming tickets, and various pamphlets on how to play different games such as roulette and baccarat, as well as several decks of souvenir playing cards, dice, and buttons.

Archival Collection

John Archer Galley Notes for "The Archer Method of Winning at Blackjack"

Identifier

MS-00111

Abstract

The collection consists of one spiral bound copy of galley notes for John Archer's book, "The Archer Method of Winning at Blackjack," published in 1973.

Archival Collection

Geological Society of America, Cordilleran Section Records

Identifier

MS-00112

Abstract

The Geological Society of America, Cordilleran Section Records contain materials from the annual April meeting in 1974 and a paper about lateral faulting in Southern Nevada written by Chester R. Longwell.

Archival Collection

Arlin Rex Johnson Notes on Coordinator of Information Office Responsibilities

Identifier

MS-00113

Abstract

The collection, dated 1941-1947, consists of loose-leaf notes from the daily journal of Arlin Rex Johnson (1898-1970), Budget and Planning Officer at the Coordinator of Information (COI) office in Washington, D.C. from September 2, 1941 to December 23, 1941, and a list of foreign visitors during his tenure as Assistant Director of Foreign Agricultural Relations at the United States Department of Agriculture from 1945-1947.

Archival Collection

William Neely Letter

Identifier

MS-00114

Abstract

The William Neely Letter consists of one typescript letter (photocopied) transcribed from an original dated December 4, 1864 from William Neely in Virginia City, Nevada to his nephew. The letter discusses Nevada's impending statehood and the mining business and financial situation at the time.

Archival Collection

Horse Racing Commemorative Postage Stamp

Identifier

MS-00115

Abstract

Collection consists of a commemorative stamp saluting horse racing, first day of issue fact sheet, and a copy of Stamp News (3/18/74) featuring a story on the horse racing stamp.

Archival Collection

Nevada Silver Centennial Postage Stamp Collection

Identifier

MS-00116

Abstract

Collection consists of envelopes with the Silver Centennial commemorative postage stamp (canceled) with the "Virginia City, Nevada Silver Centennial 1859-1959" die hub with postmarks of ten Nevada cities including Las Vegas. There is also a first day of issue decorative envelope.

Archival Collection