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Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection

Identifier

MS-00251

Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Collection documents the social and political activities of Las Vegas, Nevada's LGBTQ community from 1955 to 2020. The collection includes hundreds of newspaper articles about LGBTQ issues, ranging from AIDS to Nevada legislation. The collection also documents the presence of the LGBTQ community in Las Vegas, including material from gay bars, nightclubs, social clubs, advocacy and political organizations, entertainers, and student groups. Previously known as the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Collection.

Archival Collection

Large banner held by protesters at Nevada Test Site, Nevada: photographic slide

Date

1987-04

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Large banner text: “Stop Nuclear Testing; Peace to All Earth’s Children.” Demonstration at Nevada Test Site

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Hotel Nevada and Nevada Club wall and roof mounted signs, Ely, Nevada, approximately 2016 to 2020

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Northern Nevada Neon Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00439
Collection Name: Northern Nevada Neon Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Postcard of Rhyolite, Nevada, 1909

Date

1909

Description

Rhyolite, Nevada.

Image

Nevada's No1 Basic Industry "The story of Nevada Mining" Nevada Bureau of Mines, 1959-1966

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00809
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 18

Archival Component

Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection

Identifier

MS-00335

Abstract

The Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection contains items from the hospitality and service industries from 1979 to 1992. The collection consists of trade publications, conference brochures, and industry reports focusing on the service and hospitality industries in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Chabad of Southern Nevada

Chabad of Southern Nevada was established in 1990 by Rabbi Shea Harlig and his wife Dina Harlig. It is an outpost of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch organization that provides social services and educational programs for members of the Jewish community. Chabad of Southern Nevada is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and has six affiliated centers: Chabad of Summerlin, Chabad of Green Valley, Chabad of East-Or Bamidbar, Chabad of Southwest, Chabad Hebrew Center, and Chabad Student Services at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Brochure for American Nevada Company, circa 2005

Date

2005

Archival Collection

Description

The brochure describes the history of American Nevada Company, a real estate development firm. The company is based in Henderson, Nevada, and specializes in master planned communities and commercial real estate development.

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Photograph of businesses on the Nevada Highway, downtown Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

View from the intersection of Avenue B and Nevada Highway, Boulder City. Boulder City Drugs, Reservation Grill, Nava-Hopi Indian Store, Green Hut Cafe are seen. Automobiles are parked in street.

Image

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 37th commencement program

Date

2000-12-17

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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