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Miss Nevada U. S. A. Pageant Programs

Identifier

MS-00256

Abstract

The Miss Nevada U.S.A. Pageant Programs contain souvenir programs from the Miss Nevada U.S.A. Pageants held at the Holiday Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1981 to 1985. These programs showcase the pageant contestants and feature advertisements from event sponsors. The collection also contains one souvenir program from the Miss Nevada Teen U.S.A. Pageant held in 1985.

Archival Collection

Nevada Democrat Collection of Newsletters

Identifier

MS-00293

Abstract

Nevada Democrat Collection of Newsletters (1957-1976) contains newsletters of the Nevada Democrat and the Clark County Democrat. In addition, there are copies of "This is the Dope Sheet," highlighting candidates running for office in Nevada. There are also two small flags and a donkey die cut.

Archival Collection

Map of Clark's Las Vegas Townsite, Lincoln County, Nevada, May 10, 1905

Date

1905-05-10

Description

Scale: 1" = 100'. 1 map ; 28 x 22 cm. Verso of map is an announcement of the auction to be held May 15, 1905, for lots in the Las Vegas townsite. Pricing and lot information is included, as well as specials for railway tickets to Las Vegas from Los Angeles and Salt Like City. Las Vegas Land and Water Company

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Collection on Repeal of Nevada's Anti-Sodomy Law

Identifier

MS-00726

Abstract

The collection on Repeal of Nevada's Anti-Sodomy Law (1899-1993), was compiled during the Nevada State Legislature's debate on whether to repeal Nevada's anti-sodomy law in 1993. The bulk of the records are photocopied, Nevada State Prison Records for the twenty-five individuals prosecuted for sodomy between 1899 and 1953. Incuded with these records is an inventory. Other photocopied records include: Senate Bill 466 Legislative History Sodomy Law Repeal, 1993; LH-93-1 S.B. 466 of the 67th Session of the Nevada Legislation SEXUAL CONDUCT, 1993 and a number of affidavits from medical practitioners and religious leaders. Included with the affidavits is an inventory.

Archival Collection

Nevada Southern University 2nd commencement program

Date

1965-06-14

Description

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

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Slide of the neon signs on the Nevada Club exterior, Laughlin, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon signs on the exterior of Del Webb's Nevada Club.

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Slide of the neon signs on the Nevada Club exterior, Laughlin, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon signs on the exterior of Del Webb's Nevada Club.

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Nevada Southern University 3rd commencement program

Date

1966-06-13

Description

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

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Allied Arts Council of Southern Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00187

Abstract

The Allied Arts Council of Southern Nevada (AACSN) Records are comprised of the organizational records of the Allied Arts Council, a Las Vegas, Nevada-based non-profit organization that promoted the arts and cultural life in Southern Nevada from 1971 to 1999. Materials include meeting minutes, financial records, correspondence, membership information, publications, event information, project files, photographs, audio cassettes, VHS, and U-Matic tapes.

Archival Collection

Women's Research Institute of Nevada Records

Identifier

UA-00071

Abstract

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada Records (1997-2017) document the establishment and activities of the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The majority of the collection represents research files, correspondence, and other working files kept by Joanne Goodwin, professor of history at UNLV and executive director of WRIN from 1999 to 2017. Materials include information about the creation of WRIN as well as its partnership with the National Education for Women's Leadership program to create NEW Leadership Nevada. Digital files in this collection include WRIN and NEW Leadership event photographs and administrative files used for WRIN operations. Digital files also include copies of annual reports and WRIN newsletters. Also included is a copy of Looking Back at Nevada Women, a documentary hosted by Goodwin. The records provide information on the creation of WRIN and the activities, events, and day to day operations of the institute including information on obtaining and maintaining funding for a research institute.

Archival Collection