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Constitution and by-laws of the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians of the Moapa River Reservation, Nevada

Date

1942-04-17

Description

Constitution and by-laws of the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians of the Moapa River Reservation. The constitution includes eight (8) articles: Territory, Membership, Governing Body, Vacancies and Removal from Office, Powers of the Business Council, Bill of Rights, Land, and Amendments. The constitution by-laws include six (6) articles: Duties of Officers, Certificate of Election, Compensation of Council Members, Time and Place of Meetings, Installation of Officers and Council Members, and Ratification of Constitution and By-Laws.

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William Thompson Collection on International Gaming

Identifier

MS-00284

Abstract

The William Thompson Collection on International Gaming dates from 1928 to 2016. The collection materials relate to gaming in the British Isles, Europe, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and North America. The collection contains travel brochures, memorabilia, research notes for William Thompson’s published works, reports on gaming statistics, and photographs and slides from his research trips. Materials also include Thompson's personal collection of gaming industry specific magazines, law review journals, and books with Thompson's personal annotations.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Chief Winnemucca, circa mid 1800s - late 1800s

Date

1840 to 1882

Description

A portrait of Chief Winnemucca.

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Photograph of a Paiute Indian man at Kiel Ranch, North Las Vegas (Nev.), 1893-1904

Date

1893 to 1904

Archival Collection

Description

An unidentified Paiute Indian man at Kiel Ranch where he worked. An adobe house is in the background to the right. 0105 0087 is a duplicate copy of this photo. Site Name: Kiel Ranch (North Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Stanley Mitchell in Sioux clothing, 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Description

Stanley Mitchell standing in the snow near a forest in traditional Native American Sioux dress.

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Photograph of Stanley Mitchell in Sioux clothing, 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Description

Stanley Mitchell standing in the snow near a forest in traditional Native American Sioux dress.

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Photograph of Stanley Mitchell in Sioux clothing, 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Description

Stanley Mitchell standing in the snow near a forest in traditional Native American Sioux dress.

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Sonia Rivelli Jiavis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03522

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sonia Rivelli Jiavis conducted by Nathalie Martinez and Barbara Tabach on March 6, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Rivelli discusses her life including the evolution of her cultural background and her role in business. She describes how her parents moved to Brazil from Italy and how she has come to value her cultural roots in Brazil, Italy, and the United States. She mentions that travel was a major part of her life and that she has been to North America, South America, and Europe. One of Rivelli’s accomplishments in her career was helping the development of the Brazilian community in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also states that she created the Aqua Diva Global water purification company in hopes of providing more safe and clean water to all people.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Shoshone children, Goshute Indian Reservation, 1930

Date

1930

Description

This tribe is of the Skull valley Indian Reservation located in the western portion of Utah and eastern portion of Nevada. Transcribed from the picture, "Shoshone - 3. Students of the Indian Service Day School at the Goshute Indian Reservation. 1930 photo. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of The National Archives."

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Photograph of a Washoe family, Carson City (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Transcribed from photograph, "Washo - 4. Dat-So-La-Lee with her husband, Charley Keiser, outside their home in Carson City, Nevada. Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Courtesy of Nevada Historical Society."

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