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Photograph of members of the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs standing outside a bus, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1984-1985

Date

1984 to 1985

Description

Members of the Nevada Federation of Women's Club stand outside a commercial bus in a parking lot in front of an apartment building in Las Vegas, Nevada.They are embarking on a tour of the state of Nevada to testify on child abuse prevention legislation. Part of the Las Vegas Hilton hotel can be seen in the background.

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Photograph of Jean Ford with an unidentified member of the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1984-1985

Date

1984 to 1985

Description

An unidentified woman with Nevada politician Jean Ford (at right) before leaving with the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs to tour the state of Nevada to testify on child abuse prevention legislation. They are standing by a car in a parking lot in front of an apartment building; part of the Las Vegas Hilton hotel can be seen in the background.

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Photograph of members of the Nevada Judges Association, Clark County, Nevada, May 18, 1976

Date

1976-05-18

Description

The members of the Nevada Judges Association in Clark County, Nevada. From left to right, the individuals pictured in the back row include: Al Gunderson, Robert Miller, James Santini, an unidentified individual, and Ray Daines. From left to right, the individuals pictured in the front row include: James Kelly, an unidentified man, an unidentified woman, and an unidentified man.

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Slide of an unidentified woman outside of the Nevada State Governor's Mansion, Carson City, Nevada, June 1985

Date

1985-06

Description

An unidentified woman standing 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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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

Postcard of Rhyolite, Nevada, 1908

Date

1908

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Lucy B. Lane stands in the center of the group. This was taken in front of the business which her husband, J. R, Lane, conducted. He sold hay, grain, and gas and oil. Rhyolite, Nevada." Handwritten on the front of the image: "Miss Osborn, Mrs. Nall, Lucy, Miss Derry, Mrs. Carkudio, child; Rhyolite, Nevada, 1908."

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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 IWY Commissioner Gerridee Wheeler at Nevada Women's Conference in Las Vegas (Nev.), June 17, 1977

Date

1977-06-17

Description

Photograph of Gerridee Wheeler, the International Women's Year (IWY) commissioner, at the Nevada Women's Conference in 1977. Site Name: Las Vegas Convention Center

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Photograph of individuals at Special Collections, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 23, 1988

Date

1988-01-23

Description

Mary Dale Deacon, Library Director, presents a record of his papers (covering the years 1958-1982) to Senator Howard Cannon in the Special Collections department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Standing behind Deacon are Special Collections staff Erin Beesley, Christine Marin, Victoria Diaz, and Susan Jarvis.

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Photographic slide of Peggy Wheat in Wadsworth, Nevada, circa early 1960s

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1963 (year approximate)

Description

Written on the slide: "On 26-Ly-23 site at Wadsworth, Nevada. Looking west. Peggy Wheat."

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