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Letter from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada

Date

1892-05-05

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

Text

Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno. People and cars are seen sharing the small space of an alleyway while neon signs hang in the air above them. Some of the signs read: "Harrah's Bingo;" "Harold's Club, Race Horse Booking;" "Redo Cafe;" and "Palace Club." Text on the bottom of the image reads: "Douglas Alley, Reno, Nevada." Site Name: Douglas Alley (Reno, Nev.)

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Postcard of Tonopah, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1920

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series III. Beatty, Nevada -- Subseries III.F. Palsgrove Family.  The old high school, now the site of Barsanti Park, is visible in the distance in the distance on the left. The Mizpah shaft, Tonopah's largest producing mine, is in the foreground.

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Photograph of a young woman bowling in the Nevada Special Olympics, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 3, 1976

Date

1976-05-03

Description

Young woman in a wheelchair bowling in the Nevada Special Olympics, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Image

Tonopah, Nevada, 1902-1989

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of the ranches and mining operations around Tonopah, Nevada from 1902 to 1989. Materials include photographs of residents of the town of Tonopah, the tungsten mine in Smoky Valley, Railroad Valley and Iron Canyon, mills, Stewart Indian School in Carson City, Stone Valley, Terrell Mine, and bars and clubs in Tonopah.

Archival Collection

Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00221
Collection Name: Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of a coyote in the Nevada desert, 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white photograph of a coyote in the Nevada desert. Possibly a postcard. Caption on picture reads: "'Coyote' 167. The Desert Outlaw."

Image

Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Bunkerville, Nevada

Date

1892-09-05

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

Text

Letter to the Executive Director of the Nevada Humanities Committee from Donald E. Carns evaluating the Holocaust Nevada Student Conference, March 21, 1984

Date

1984-03-21

Description

Letter from Donald E. Carns of the Department of Sociology at UNLV to the Nevada Humanities Committee evaluating the Holocaust Nevada Student Conference held in Las Vegas, March 14, 1984.

Text

A night scene in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A view of night life in Reno, Nevada along Virginia Street showing Harrah's Casino, Harold's Casino, and the Nevada Club. Billy Kay and The Happiness Boys are featured on Harold's marquee. John Davidson is featured on the Harrah's marquee.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Academic Achievement Awards Records

Identifier

UA-00134

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Academic Achievement Awards Records (1999-2012) contain planning files, digital and physical photographs, and programs for the annual Academic Achievement Awards event. The annual event, organized by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, celebrates award winners across the University of Nevada, Las Vegas including awards for students, staff, and faculty. This collection also includes planning materials and programs for the Honors Convocation, which celebrates student academic achievements. The planning materials in this collection include correspondence, venue layouts, order request forms, press, schedule of events, and scripts for event speakers.

Archival Collection