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John Myron Partridge Papers

Identifier

MS-00298

Abstract

The John Myron Papers (1928-1979) contain his educational records from Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and University of Nevada, Reno. Included are grades, essays and reports, a teaching manual, and certificates. Also included are his Naval records from the service as a Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserves during and after World War Two.

Archival Collection

Charles Vanda Collection

Identifier

MS-00299

Abstract

The Charles Vanda Collection (1955-1987) is comprised of achievement awards, plaques, and certificates that were presented to Charles Vanda throughout his career as a television and radio writer, director, and producer. Also included are newspaper clippings and articles about Charles Vanda, the performing arts, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), a doctoral hood and a UNLV Runnin' Rebels jacket.

Archival Collection

Wayne Newton Fan Club Records

Identifier

MS-00300

Abstract

The Wayne Newton Fan Club Records contain photographs, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles from 1969 to 1988. In addition to the documents that follow Wayne Newton's career, there are also video cassettes, vinyl records, picture books, and programs that provide insight to this time in the entertainment industry.

Archival Collection

Harmon Family Papers

Identifier

MS-00301

Abstract

The Harmon Family Papers consist of the political and personal correspondence of Las Vegas, Nevada pioneer Harley A. Harmon from 1910 to 1934, and his son, Harley E. Harmon, from 1950 to 1966. The collection also includes correspondence, personal papers, and photographs of Harley L. Harmon from approximately 1950 to 1999. Also included are family scrapbooks with wedding announcements, photographs, birthday cards, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera.

Archival Collection

Nevada Political Buttons Collection

Identifier

MS-00302

Abstract

The Nevada Political Buttons Collection contains campaign buttons from 1972 to 2000. The collection includes buttons for political candidates at the federal, state, and local levels, including Bill Clinton and Al Gore for President of the United States, Harry Reid for United States Senate from Nevada, Bob Miller for governor of Nevada, and various candidates for Nevada's state legislature and other elected positions. The collection also contains buttons from some of Nevada's local political organizations, including Las Vegas, Nevada's branch of the Culinary Union, Nevada Fair Pay Coalition, and No Nuclear in Nevada.

Archival Collection

KLVX TV - Project Innovate Research Papers

Identifier

MS-00303

Abstract

The collection is comprised of original research material on KLVX TV's "Project Innovate," a cooperative project with the Clark County, Nevada School District. The materials were collected and created by Ira G. Kimball for his 1988 University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Master's thesis.

Archival Collection

David Fluke Papers on Las Vegas Entertainers

Identifier

MS-00304

Abstract

The David Fluke Papers on Las Vegas Entertainers consists of the notebooks of David Fluke, a Las Vegas, Nevada resident whose hobby was documenting entertainers and shows on the Las Vegas Strip from 1946 to 1981. His notebooks feature handwritten lists of entertainers' show dates and lounge acts, and include dates for the Las Vegas debuts of numerous performers. The collection also contains celebrity trivia and biographical sketches of various Las Vegas entertainers.

Archival Collection

International Food Service Executives Association Records

Identifier

MS-00305

Abstract

The International Food Service Executive Association (IFSEA) Records contain the organizational records from the IFSEA dating from 1916 to 2010. Included are meeting programs and minutes, menus, conference reports and proceedings, financial reports, newsletters, award certificates, scrapbooks, and stewards and caterers records focusing on the hospitality and food service industry. Materials are from both national and regional branches of the organization and include records from the United States military, with whom IFSEA has partnered with since the 1960s. Club artifacts and trophies are also contained in the collection.

Archival Collection

Clark County Mother of the Year Records

Identifier

MS-00306

Abstract

The Clark County Mother of the Year Records (1970-1988) provide information about the annual award ceremony in Clark County, Nevada and its recipients. Included are newspaper clippings, press releases, correspondence, and biographies of the award winners.

Archival Collection

Thomas Clark Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-00307

Abstract

The Thomas Clark Professional Papers (1950-1998) contain materials from his tenure as a Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), which are divided into two series. The gaming research series includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, brochures, bulletins and articles. Also included are book chapters, a glossary of terms used in the casino industry, and gambling guides. In the linguistics and teaching series there are research files, articles, speeches, correspondence, interviews, multimedia, workshops, and conference materials. Also included are files on graffiti, symbolism, ethnic and regional speech differences, language usage, and National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) material. Additional materials include colleague publications and cassette tapes of interviews from students in courses Clark taught at UNLV.

Archival Collection