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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Academic Assessment Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Academic Assessment Records (1957-2013) consists of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) self-studies and accreditation materials. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) is UNLV's regional accreditation agency.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work Records (1991-1997) consist of materials created by the school in their effort to create a master's program. The collection contains the application for initial accreditation for a master's program, a candidacy update, self-studies for reaffirmation, and course syllabi for the School of Social Work.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Admissions Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Admissions Records (approximately 1954-1999) contain early enrollment and admission records for Nevada Southern University (NSU), later the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The collection contains correspondence between NSU and other universities regarding transcripts and course credits for potential students, admissions reports, and newspaper clippings of the University's early years. Booklets, flyers, posters, and photographic film and slides used by the University to recruit students are also in the collection.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Diversity Initiatives Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Diversity Initiatives Records (1983-2003) contain Office of Diversity Initiatives statistical reports, training program material, campus committee reports, and articles gathered regarding diversity efforts for college campuses.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Information Services Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of Information Services Records (approximately 1970-1885) contain materials created and distributed by the Office of Information Services. Materials include departmental information brochures, UNLV campus guides and brochures, and public information handbooks from the Office of Information Services.
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Blackstone Edge Studios Film of the Las Vegas Strip
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The Blackstone Edge Studios Film of the Las Vegas Strip contains film footage of locations around Las Vegas, Nevada from 1974 produced by Blackstone Edge Studios. Footage was filmed by Philip Clayton-Thompson who is a co-owner, director, and producer for Blackstone Edge Studios. Footage captured in the film includes various locations along Las Vegas Boulevard and around the city.
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Robin Leach Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Audiovisual Collection
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The Robin Leach Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Audiovisual Collection (1984-1999) is comprised of 25 boxes of VHS tapes that contain recordings of various television shows produced and hosted by Robin Leach. Primarily, they consist of episode tapings of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1984-1999), which showcased wealthy lifestyles and featured hundreds of notable guests, such as Princess Diana, Liberace, Donald Trump, Michael Jackson, and Audrey Hepburn. Additionally, there are tapes from Lifestyles' two spinoff shows, Runaway With the Rich and Famous (1991-1998) and Fame, Fortune, and Romance (1986-1987). Also included are tapes from the series Start of Something Big (1985-1986) and Gourmet Getaways (1997-1998), as well as a number of home videos, episode previews, and television specials.
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Susan and Irwin Molasky oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Susan and Irwin Molasky conducted by Michael Geeser on May 15, 2006 for the I Remember When: Recollections from Las Vegas Jewish Leaders Oral History Project. They talk about the founding of the Nathan Adelson Hospice and about the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada. Irwin talks about building the first high-rise condominium and the first high-rise office building in Las Vegas, about building Sunrise Hospital and Boulevard Mall, about the future of Las Vegas, light rail in the city, and the Las Vegas downtown and its future. They also discuss the water supply in southern Nevada and the possibility of a high-speed railroad from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.
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Home Means Nevada: Folklife in the Silver State oral history interviews
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The interviews in this original radio series were produced by the Folk Arts Program of the Nevada Arts Council (then Nevada State Council on the Arts) in 1986, in partnership with KUNR (Reno), KNPR (Las Vegas) and KOLO (Reno), and with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of Nevada. Scripting, editing, photography, and production were by folklorist Blanton Owen. Narration was by Deb Spring, KOLO Radio (Reno). The series consists of thirteen short segments documenting aspects of the traditional life and crafts of Nevada residents. A supplemental printed program provides additional information about each interviewee.
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Jayn and Art Marshall oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jayn and Art Marshall conducted by Michael Geeser on December 12, 2005 for the I Remember When: Recollections from Las Vegas Jewish Leaders Oral History Project. They talk about their businesses, the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Art's career in finance.
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