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Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation

Identifier

MS-00571

Abstract

The Lois Sagel Papers on Nevada Wilderness Preservation (1989-1995) consist of the papers of Lois Sagel, an environmentalist and advocate for the preservation of Nevada’s wilderness. The collection primarily documents the campaigns surrounding the efforts to expand Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (1994) as well as to designate the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (1993). Additionally, it contains information on minor land exchanges and the Question 5/S.B. 189 bond issue to fund state parks (considered in 1989 and 1990). Most of the collection is comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, memoranda, photographs, and photo slides.

Archival Collection

Wittwer Motel located in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year uncertain; year approximate) to 1949 (year uncertain; year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)

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The Lee Hotel located in Panaca, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1870 to 1872

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)

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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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The Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada. One of Reno's luxurious hotels, the top floor of which is devoted to dining and dancing in the glass-enclosed Sky Room.

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Caesars Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Caesars Tahoe, a Caesars World Resort Casino/Hotel, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, situated amidst the beauty of Lake Tahoe and the splendor of the High Sierras.

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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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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Phi Kappa Phi Records

Identifier

UA-00030

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Phi Kappa Phi Records (approximately 1960-2019) consist of meeting minutes, correspondence, financial documents, member lists, programs, newspaper clippings, and photographic prints pertaining to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 100 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The collection also includes memorabilia from the organization's fiftieth induction ceremony, as well as a framed copy of its charter.

Archival Collection

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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Caesars Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Caesars Tahoe, a Caesars World Resort Casino/Hotel, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, situated amidst the beauty of Lake Tahoe and the splendor of the High Sierras.

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