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Film transparency of Olive Lake, Clyde McGriff, and Della McGriff, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

Black and white image of Olive Lake, Clyde McGriff, and Della McGriff at what appears to be a picnic, most likely located in Las Vegas. Handwritten on the bottom border of the image: "Olive, Clyde & Della McGriff." Note: Image is from a family photo album that was loaned to UNLV Libraries Special Collections and returned to the family on July 17, 1984.

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Photograph of Mary Edwards, Elbert Edwards, and others, Taos, New Mexico, circa mid to late 1900s

Date

1950 to 1999

Description

Mary and Elbert Edwards (right) posing beside two other unidentified individuals in Taos, New Mexico.

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Photograph of Julia Russell, Mrs. Worrell, Grace Worrell, Olive Lake, and Wanda Bell, circa 1900s-1930s

Date

1900 to 1930

Description

Black and white image of women including Julia Russell, Mrs. Worrell, Grace Worrell, Olive Lake, and Wanda Ball. Grace Worrell was a Sunday School Teacher.

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Film transparency of Helen Bunker, Mary Syphus, Florence Bishop, Zella Peterson, and Wanda Ball, presumably in Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

Black and white image of five young women posing for a photo, most likely in Las Vegas, Nevada. The women standing in the top row are Helen Bunker and Mary Syphus, per the handwritten description on the image. The women in the bottom row include Florence Bishop, Zella Peterson, and Wanda Ball. Note: Image is from a family photo album that was loaned to UNLV Libraries Special Collections and returned to the family on July 17, 1984.

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Photograph of Emma (Peggy) Marie (Schaefle) Schuyler and William Norton Schuyler (left), with Jack (John) and Caroline Heaton., Denver, Colorado, January, 1900

Date

1900-01

Description

Emma (Peggy) Marie (Schaefle) Schuyler and William Norton Schuyler (left), with Jack (John) and Caroline Heaton. In Denver, Colorado. Caroline is Emma's sister (Caroline Agnes (Schaefle) Heaton), and was prominent in Las Vegas real estate market in 1930s-40s. Caroline established the first Las Vegas radio station KGIX in 1928 in the "country" at the current location of 9th and Mesquite Streets.

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Nevada Women's Archives Records

Identifier

UA-00052

Abstract

Records (1994-1999) are comprised of planning documents, newspaper clippings, external communication, and memoranda documenting the establishment and operations of the Nevada Women's Archives at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The records primarily document collection materials from the first exhibit created using the Nevada Women's Archive.

Archival Collection

Book, A Lady in Boomtown: Miners and Manners on the Nevada Frontier, 1968

Date

1968

Description

Book, A Lady in Boomtown: Miners and Manners on the Nevada Frontier, 1968

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Nevada Women's History Project Records

Identifier

MS-00406

Abstract

The Nevada Women's History Project Records (1995-2008) contain the early organizational records of the Nevada Women's History Project (NWHP), which was created to collect and disseminate information about women throughout Nevada's history. The collection reflects the early organization of the Nevada Women's History Project's (NWHP) Southern region and the variety of events and projects with which the organization was involved with across the state of Nevada. Materials include membership lists, meeting minutes, press releases, project files, and NWHP newsletters.

Archival Collection

Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs Records

Identifier

MS-00266

Abstract

The Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs (NFWC) Records date from 1907 until 1999 and document the administration, activities, and publications of the NFWC. During the twentieth century, the NFWC included member clubs from throughout the state of Nevada including the Mesquite Club in Las Vegas, the Reno Women's Civic Club, and the Lamoille Women's Club. The collection includes meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence, publications, reports, and newspaper clippings.

Archival Collection

Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00364

Abstract

The Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada Records (1980-1995) contain materials related to the internal administration and structure of the organization such as reports, strategic plans, and statistics. In addition, the collection contains materials pertaining to fund-raising activities such as fund-raising guides, ideas, and resources. Also included are brochures, articles, fact sheets, and clippings regarding various subjects including abortion, birth control, family planning, sexual education, sexually transmitted diseases, and teen pregnancy.

Archival Collection