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Nevada Southern Campus Fund Collection

Identifier

UA-00144

Abstract

The Nevada Southern Campus Fund Collection (1955) consists of the Nevada Southern University Book of Donors. This oversized scrapbook contains the names of local businesses, politicians, and Las Vegans who donated over $50 to the Nevada Southern Campus Fund in 1955. Nevada Southern University later became the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Some names include Elks Lodge, Rotary Club of Las Vegas, and Junior League of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Nevada Campaign for Choice Records

Identifier

MS-00347

Abstract

The Nevada Campaign for Choice Records (1987-1990) address the 1989-1990 pro-choice campaign regarding the legality of abortion and codifying Roe v. Wade in Nevada. Records include material on the campaign structure, finances, steering committee, minutes, campaign literature, correspondence, campaign buttons and stickers, mailing lists, clippings, two video tapes, and one audio tape.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Nevada Hatch, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Nevada Hatch, family trad. That she was first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada." Included with the image is a copy of a typed letter which reads: "Miss Merle Irwin, Vista del Monte, #118 3775 Modoc Road Santa Barbara, California 93105. Jan. 10, 1978. University of Nevada, Library, Las Vegas. My dear Friends: A year ago my brother and I visited and talked to a lovely lady to whom I promised a photograph of a distant cousin in Michigan, named NEVADA HATCH, because it was said she was the first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada. I have now secured it from my brother, Warren Irwin, at 9457 Las Vegas Blvd., Paradise Spa #4, have had a copy made, and herewith send you the original. Sincerely, Merle Irwin." Individual Creator credit goes to H. B. Leckenby.

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Architectural drawing of Performing Arts Center, Phase II, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, exterior elevations, July 31, 1974

Date

1974-07-31

Description

East and south exterior elevations of Performing Arts Center (later to become the Judy Bayley Theatre), University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0". "Drawn by J.A.L. Checked by O.D.S. Job no. 720. Date 7-31-74." "Sheet A-7 of 28."
Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Address: 4505 S. Maryland Parkway

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Architectural drawing of Performing Arts Center, Phase II, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, exterior elevations, July 31, 1974

Date

1974-07-31

Description

West and north exterior elevations of Performing Arts Center (later to become the Judy Bayley Theatre), University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0". "Sheet A-8 of 28." "Drawn by J.A.L. Checked by O.D.S. Job no. 720. Date 7-31-74."
Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Address: 4505 S. Maryland Parkway

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Hotel Nevada wall mounted sign, Ely, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of a sign reading "Historic Hotel Nevada" during the day and at night.

501 E Aultman St, Ely, NV 89301

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Nevada Southern First Annual Commencement program

Date

1964-06-03

Archival Collection

Description

University of Nevada, Nevada Southern, First Annual Commencement, Las Vegas, June 3, 1964.

Text

Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs Records

Identifier

MS-00266

Abstract

The Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs (NFWC) Records date from 1907 until 1999 and document the administration, activities, and publications of the NFWC. During the twentieth century, the NFWC included member clubs from throughout the state of Nevada including the Mesquite Club in Las Vegas, the Reno Women's Civic Club, and the Lamoille Women's Club. The collection includes meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence, publications, reports, and newspaper clippings.

Archival Collection

Nevada Theatre flag mounted wall sign, Wells, Nevada

Date

2021

Description

Views of the flag mounted wall sign for the Nevada Theatre during the day with unlit neon.

Nevada Theatre

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A slide of the neon sign for the Nevada Club, Laughlin, Nevada 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for Del Webb's Nevada Club. The Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall and its neon cowboy can be seen in the background.

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