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League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley, Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00024

Abstract

The League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley, Nevada (LWVLVV) Records (1957-2021) contain meeting minutes, financial reports, correspondence, audiovisual material, photographs, and newsletters. Also included are materials on political issues, school integration, and environmental pollution issues in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Bessie Rockwell in Jean, Nevada, 1922

Date

1922

Description

Bessie Rockwell with construction equipment in Jean, Nevada.

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Slide of Jean Ford with two unidentified women outside of the Nevada State Governor's Mansion, Carson City, Nevada, June 1985

Date

1985-06

Description

Nevada Senator Jean Ford (at left) with two unidentified women outside of the Nevada State Governor's Mansion in Carson City, Nevada. Site Name: Nevada Governor's Mansion (Carson City, Nevada)

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Photograph of a young woman being coached at the Nevada Special Olympics, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 3, 1976

Date

1976-05-03

Description

A coach talks with a young woman in a wheelchair at the Nevada Special Olympics, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

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Postcard of a Squaw Race, Ely, Nevada, 1909

Date

1909

Description

A picture postcard of a "Squaw Race in Ely, Nevada" 1909. An address is written on the back.

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Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Oral History Records

Identifier

UA-00084

Abstract

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Oral History Records (1995-2015) are comprised of Dr. Joanne Goodwin's research, communication, and publicity relating to the Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. The records include correspondence, photographs of interview participants, news clippings, and working drafts of transcripts. The records also contain oral history interview documentation for projects in which WRIN and Joanne Goodwin provided assistance and consultation.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Bessie Rockwell in Jean, Nevada, 1922

Date

1922

Description

Bessie Rockwell in Jean, Nevada. The sign behind her reads, "Please don't waste the water; we have to buy it."

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Photograph of bridge, Caliente, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1915

Description

Bridge structure in Caliente, Nevada.

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Photograph of Mesquite Club women, Nevada, circa 1912

Date

1912

Description

Mesquite Club women in costume in Nevada.

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Photograph of Geraldine Stocker, Overton, Nevada, January 1936

Date

1936-01

Archival Collection

Description

Geraldine Stocker in front of the home she helped build near the Overton Mill, Nevada Silica Sand Inc., in Overton, Nevada.

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