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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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Photograph of Doris Hancock at 22 years old, circa 1915

Date

1915

Description

Doris Hancock poses for her portrait at about 22 years old; Handwritten note on back of photo: "Doris [Hancock] about 1915"

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Photograph of Doris Hancock at about 31 years old, Las Vegas, circa 1924

Date

1924

Description

Doris Hancock portrait photo at about 31 years old; Handwritten note on back of photo: "Doris, about 1924".

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Photographs of Minsky's cast members in "Happy New Year" poses, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

A 12-photograph proof sheet of several Minsky's female cast members displaying costumes in various poses. Eight of the photos feature a showgirl posing with a table and blocks that spell out "Happy New Year" in various poses. Two of the photos feature three showgirls wearing oversized t-shirts that read "Minsky's Burlesque 69." Two of the photos feature a showgirl posing with a table and streamers, and is wearing a white mesh mini dress with long sleeves holding a bottle of champagne and two champagne glasses.

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Photographs of B'nai B'rith's "Man of the Year" Mike O'Callaghan and others, November 03, 1974

Date

1974-11-03

Archival Collection

Description

Photographs of B'nai B'rith's "Man of the Year" event, featuring "Man of the Year" Governor of Nevada Mike O'Callaghan and his wife Carolyn O'Callaghan. 120mm negatives.

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Photographs of Combined Jewish Appeal's yearly fundraising event, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 06, 1976

Date

1976-05-06

Archival Collection

Description

Photographs of people attending the Combined Jewish Appeal's yearly fundraising event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. 120mm negatives.

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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

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

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