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Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women, Inc. Records

Identifier

MS-00859

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women, Inc. Records (1996-2018) contains photographs, charity event programs, operational records, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. The majority of the collection consists of photographs and other materials documenting SNCCW's annual fundraising luncheons. Also included are the SNCCW's Articles of Incorporation, a brochure, awards, and certificates.

Archival Collection

Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Oral History Records

Identifier

UA-00084

Abstract

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Oral History Records (1995-2015) are comprised of Dr. Joanne Goodwin's research, communication, and publicity relating to the Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. The records include correspondence, photographs of interview participants, news clippings, and working drafts of transcripts. The records also contain oral history interview documentation for projects in which WRIN and Joanne Goodwin provided assistance and consultation.

Archival Collection

Slide of unidentified women at a meeting or reception, June 1985

Date

1985-06

Description

Unidentified women at an unknown meeting or reception, probably in Nevada. The women are wearing badges on their jackets.

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Photograph of Carol Burris from Washington Women's Lobby at the Nevada Women's Conference in Las Vegas (Nev.), June 17, 1977

Date

1977-06-17

Description

Carol Burris from Washington Women's Lobby was the opening keynote speaker at the Nevada Women's Conference that was held in Las Vegas in 1977. Site Name: Las Vegas Convention Center

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Series 5. Women's Conferences, 1991-2000

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Womens Conferences series (1991-2000) contains information on various women's conferences that Florence McClure attended; the folders are organized alphabetically by conference name. Documents include preparatory materials, conference materials, name tags, food and lodging information, event lists, papers presented, and personal notes. There are a number of folders documenting her work at the Fourth World Conference on Women’s Issues hosted by the UN in Beijing, China in September 1995.

Archival Collection

Florence McClure Papers

Archival Component

Photograph of Paiute women, early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Written on the photo: "Northern Paiute - 2. Northern Paiute women of the early 1900s. On the left is Mary Davis and Nina (Davis) Smith. On the right is Myma Briggs. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society."

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Nevada EPSCoR Women in Science and Engineering Records

Identifier

MS-00450

Abstract

The Nevada EPSCoR Women in Science and Engineering Records (1992-1998) consist primarily of budgets, staff resumes, program reviews and information, and correspondence pertaining to the Nevada Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Las Vegas chapter located at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The records also contain newsletters, conference materials, and graduate assistant information.

Archival Collection

Republican Women of Las Vegas, Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00371

Abstract

The collection is comprised of the records of the Republican Women of Las Vegas, Nevada dating from 1953 to 1992. The collection includes scrapbooks, photographs, invitations, fliers, magazines, and awards.

Archival Collection

Women's issues papers, 1964-1981

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The women's issues papers (1964-1981) contain correspondence, reports, grant information, conference information, and newsletters reflecting Jean Ford's activities in Nevada. Also included are materials related to Jean Ford's involvement with the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and the League of Women Voters (LWV).

Archival Collection

Jean Ford Papers

Archival Component

Photograph of Native American women, 1900-1910s

Date

1900 to 1919

Description

Three Native American women sitting on the ground with two of them donning traditional, hand woven hats.

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