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Photograph of commencement for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1979

Date

1979

Description

A picture of the commencement ceremony for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The people pictured here (from left to right) include Dixon, Addelion Guy, and an unidentified man.

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

Date

1891-05-11

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.

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Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada

Identifier

PH-00245

Abstract

The Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada (1937-1972) primarily contains black-and-white negatives depicting locations in Southern Nevada, including the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Mount Charleston. The collection also includes black-and-white negatives of the Helldorado Parade held in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as landscapes in Arizona, such as the Grand Canyon.

Archival Collection

Bruce Turner Collection on Transportation and Water in Southern Nevada

Identifier

MS-00648

Abstract

The Bruce Turner Collection on Transportation and Water in Southern Nevada contains reports, publications, legal files, project proposals, journal articles, financial reports, photographs, and maps concerning transportation policy and water usage in Southern Nevada from 1980 to 2014. The collection contains documents from organizations including the Regional Transportation Commissions of Clark County and Southern Nevada, the Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management, Clark County Comprehensive Planning, the Urban Land Institute, the City of Las Vegas Neighborhood Services Department, the Southern Nevada Water Authority, and the Las Vegas Valley Water District.

Archival Collection

Harold's Club in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harold's Club in Reno, Nevada. This large mural on the front of Harold's Club depicting the pioneers on their Westward Journey is "Dedicated with humility to those who blazed the trail."

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Slide of protesters near the Nevada Test Site, 1983

Date

1983

Description

Color image of people involved with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group demonstrating against nuclear testing.

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Map of the 450 foot level of the Mohawk Mine, Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1902-1908

Date

1902 to 1908

Description

'(3rd) 450 Ft. level Mohawk.' Hand-drawn, hand-colored and annotated map showing the 450 foot, or third, level of the Mohawk Mine.

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Map of the 280 foot level of the Combination Mine, Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1902-1908

Date

1902 to 1908

Description

Hand-drawn, hand-colored and annotated map showing the 280 foot level of the Combination Mine. Printed on map: 'Mohawk, col. el. 5958.48; Hayes & Monnette No. 2, col. el. 5935.7; Hayes & Monnette No. 1, col. el. 5925.8; Truett, col. el. 5938.8; Combination, col. el. 5986.31.'

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Exterior of new Bank of Nevada: photographic print

Date

1958-11-09

Description

Historic Events in Henderson's History. New Bank of Nevada. (7 West Pacific, Henderson, Nevada.) It opened February 8, 1954.

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Letter to Board of Regents proposing University of Nevada, Las Vegas law school committee

Date

1979-09-21

Description

Folder contains a letter from Regent James L. Buchanan II to fellow Nevada System Regents proposing "a committee for the start-up of UNLV's Law School." From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law Records (UA-00048).

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