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Maude Frazier Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-00050

Abstract

The Maude Frazier Professional Papers (1955-1962) contain programs honoring Frazier, a University of Nevada, Reno commencement program, and a groundbreaking ceremony for the Nevada Southern Second Building. Also included are awards of appreciation and certificates for her dedicated service to the Las Vegas, Nevada community. The materials focus on her later career with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Dale Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00033

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dale Anderson conducted by Patrick Carlton on July 12, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Anderson reflects upon his upbringing and educational background that preceded his teaching career. He discusses how he was hired to teach at Washington State University in 1966, and later the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 1984. He discusses his employment within the universities, and various administrative positions that he held, including department chair and dean. He also describes his working relationship with other individuals, and challenges that he faced as an administrator.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Academic Achievement Awards Records

Identifier

UA-00134

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Academic Achievement Awards Records (1999-2012) contain planning files, digital and physical photographs, and programs for the annual Academic Achievement Awards event. The annual event, organized by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, celebrates award winners across the University of Nevada, Las Vegas including awards for students, staff, and faculty. This collection also includes planning materials and programs for the Honors Convocation, which celebrates student academic achievements. The planning materials in this collection include correspondence, venue layouts, order request forms, press, schedule of events, and scripts for event speakers.

Archival Collection

Marclem Hernandez oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03873

Abstract

Oral history with Marclem Hernandez conducted by Cecilia Winchell, Stefani Evans, and Claytee D. White on June 30, 2022 for the Reflections: the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Hernandez begins the interview by describing the lengthy immigration process throughout his childhood that separated him from his mother for five years, as they lived in both the Manila, Philippines and Las Vegas, Nevada. After switching schools several times while living in Las Vegas, Hernandez graduated from Southwest Career and Technical Academy before attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) for a degree in criminal justice. After graduating UNLV, Hernandez describes attending Georgia Southern University for a master's degree in higher education. He discusses his experience living in southern Georgia, embracing certain parts of the culture, and what switching to virtual education was like during the COVID-19 pandemic. After finishing his degree online in Las Vegas, Hernandez became President Keith Whitfield's assistant at UNLV. He discusses the close relationship he has developed with the president, including how they shaped his own aspirations.

Archival Collection

Jon Cobain oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03863

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jon Cobain conducted by Claytee D. White on March 4, 2022 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Cobain describes his childhood growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and living in a trailer while his father built the family's home. Cobain is the first graduate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), as he walked across the stage first, thus becoming the first to receive a degree from UNLV. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in business, Cobain attended Northwestern for graduate school. He discusses time spent working in Venezuela, and the value of learning other cultures and building international relationships. At the time of the interview, Cobain is matching gifts to the Jon Cobain Lee Business School at UNLV up to $2.3 million to help first-generation scholars. Other subjects discussed include the Nevada Test Site, Frank Sinatra, and Hoover Dam.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Academic Assessment Records

Identifier

UA-00136

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Academic Assessment Records (1957-2013) consists of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) self-studies and accreditation materials. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) is UNLV's regional accreditation agency.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work Records

Identifier

UA-00137

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work Records (1991-1997) consist of materials created by the school in their effort to create a master's program. The collection contains the application for initial accreditation for a master's program, a candidacy update, self-studies for reaffirmation, and course syllabi for the School of Social Work.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Admissions Records

Identifier

UA-00138

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Admissions Records (approximately 1954-1999) contain early enrollment and admission records for Nevada Southern University (NSU), later the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The collection contains correspondence between NSU and other universities regarding transcripts and course credits for potential students, admissions reports, and newspaper clippings of the University's early years. Booklets, flyers, posters, and photographic film and slides used by the University to recruit students are also in the collection.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Diversity Initiatives Records

Identifier

UA-00139

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Diversity Initiatives Records (1983-2003) contain Office of Diversity Initiatives statistical reports, training program material, campus committee reports, and articles gathered regarding diversity efforts for college campuses.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Information Services Records

Identifier

UA-00140

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of Information Services Records (approximately 1970-1885) contain materials created and distributed by the Office of Information Services. Materials include departmental information brochures, UNLV campus guides and brochures, and public information handbooks from the Office of Information Services.

Archival Collection