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Southern Nevada Daughters of the American Revolution Records

Identifier

MS-00292

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Daughters of the American Revolution Records primarily document the activities of three Southern Nevada chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution from 1950 to 2019. The materials center around the records of three chapters from Southern Nevada: Old Spanish Trail, Francisco Garces, and Valley of Fire. Materials include administrative records, scrapbooks, photographs, news clippings, and correspondence about the activities of the Daughters of the American Revolution chapters. Mateirals also include some records and scrapbooks from the Nevada State Society of DAR.

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

Victor Kunkel Collection of Artifacts

Identifier

MS-00294

Abstract

Victor Kunkel Collection of Artifacts (1964-1971) consists of the following items: dice sets from Las Vegas hotels; Clark County deputy badges; and a coin and currency collection from all over the world.

Archival Collection

Vern Lanegrasse Papers

Identifier

MS-00295

Abstract

The Vern Lanegrasse Papers (1961-2010) consist of materials from the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine and the California Restaurant Writers Association as well as event programs, menus, and other materials related to food and wine.

Archival Collection

Bella Tyktin Stern Papers

Identifier

MS-00296

Abstract

The Bella Tyktin Stern papers (approximately 1930-1997) document the life and travels of Las Vegas, Nevada resident Bella Tyktin Stern. The collection focuses on the trips she took within the state of Nevada as a guide for Nevada Discovery Tours, featuring travel itineraries and travel brochures. The collection also includes biographical materials, such as personal correspondence, legal documents, postcards sent to Stern from her Aunt Rose, and an untranslated copy of Stern's unpublished autobiography written in German, Unser Kampf.

Archival Collection

Frontier Hotel and Casino Collection

Identifier

MS-00297

Abstract

The Frontier Hotel and Casino Collection documents the history, entertainers, and events at the Frontier Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1942 to 1988. The collection includes promotional material, photographs, correspondence, invoices, legal documents, and newspaper clippings.

Archival Collection

John Myron Partridge Papers

Identifier

MS-00298

Abstract

The John Myron Papers (1928-1979) contain his educational records from Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and University of Nevada, Reno. Included are grades, essays and reports, a teaching manual, and certificates. Also included are his Naval records from the service as a Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserves during and after World War Two.

Archival Collection

Wayne Newton Fan Club Records

Identifier

MS-00300

Abstract

The Wayne Newton Fan Club Records contain photographs, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles from 1969 to 1988. In addition to the documents that follow Wayne Newton's career, there are also video cassettes, vinyl records, picture books, and programs that provide insight to this time in the entertainment industry.

Archival Collection

Harmon Family Papers

Identifier

MS-00301

Abstract

The Harmon Family Papers consist of the political and personal correspondence of Las Vegas, Nevada pioneer Harley A. Harmon from 1910 to 1934, and his son, Harley E. Harmon, from 1950 to 1966. The collection also includes correspondence, personal papers, and photographs of Harley L. Harmon from approximately 1950 to 1999. Also included are family scrapbooks with wedding announcements, photographs, birthday cards, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera.

Archival Collection

Nevada Political Buttons Collection

Identifier

MS-00302

Abstract

The Nevada Political Buttons Collection contains campaign buttons from 1972 to 2000. The collection includes buttons for political candidates at the federal, state, and local levels, including Bill Clinton and Al Gore for President of the United States, Harry Reid for United States Senate from Nevada, Bob Miller for governor of Nevada, and various candidates for Nevada's state legislature and other elected positions. The collection also contains buttons from some of Nevada's local political organizations, including Las Vegas, Nevada's branch of the Culinary Union, Nevada Fair Pay Coalition, and No Nuclear in Nevada.

Archival Collection