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Horsedrawn hay wagon and workers on Kelsay Ranch: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series V. Smoky Valley, Nevada and Round Mountain, Nevada -- Subseries V.C. Lofthouse-Berg Families (Round Mountain). A horsedrawn hay wagon and workers on Kelsay Ranch, north-central Nye County, Nevada. Fulton Little Kelsay is believed to be the man standing holding a pitchfork dressed in bib overalls. Photograph is taken prior to 1923.
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Aerial view of Cathedral Canyon: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.D. Wiley Family. An aerial view of Cathedral Canyon, Pahrump Valley, Nevada, showing the parking lot and suspension bridge. The walls are about 30 feet high and a Recirculation waterfall has been constructed at the head of the canyon. The canyon is lighted at night.
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Bob Ruud and his youngest son, Robin, in front of Frank Woner's house: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.B. Ruud Family. The house (at right) is made of railroad ties. The fish were probably caught below Hoover Dam on the Colorado River.
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Propaganda art depicting Jesus Christ in mushroom cloud: photographic slide
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Archival Collection
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From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). The art reads, "L'Atomica: Ultima Croce Dell'uomo. Our nuclear ar preparations are the global crucifixtion of Jesus - Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen. Comiso, Venerdí Santo 1983. Centro interconfessionale per la pace - Roma."
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Child protestor holding sign at Lenten Desert Experience protest at Nevada Test Site: photographic slide
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Archival Collection
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From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Sign reads: "ASK YOUR KIDS ABOUT NUCLEAR!".
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Women's Council Records
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Records are comprised of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Women’s Council memoranda, communications, newspaper clippings, and planning documents from 1993 to 2012. The collection includes information primarily about the Committee for an Inclusive and Just University (CIJU). The CIJU materials include planning documents for multiple surveys including: campus climate surveys, status of women, campus culture, and campus environment.
Archival Collection
William Mors Audiovisual Collection
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The William Mors Audiovisual Collection (approximately 1989-2001) contains material created by William Mors Productions and the Las Vegas History Foundation. Subjects include Hoover Dam, entertainment in Las Vegas, Liberace, and the history of Las Vegas. The collection consists of vhs tapes, U-Matic tapes, betamax, and other formats and are originals, masters, edited masters, clips, and final production tapes.
Archival Collection
Charles Kielhofer Letter
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The Charles Kielhofer Letter collection consists of a single photocopy of a letter written by Charles Kielhofer on January 31, 1958 to the Las Vegas, Nevada Review-Journal newspaper to inform them that they credited the wrong person with the establishment of Bullfrog Mine in one of their articles.
Archival Collection
Donnie Pomeray oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Donnie Pomeray conducted by an unspecified individual in approximately 2006 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Pomeray reflects upon his upbringing in Blue Diamond, Nevada. He discusses where he grew up, his leisure activities, and community life.
Archival Collection
Paul May Papers
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The Paul May Papers (1963-1984) contain correspondence, reports and minutes from the Nevada Legislature, campaign materials, and invitations to various events.
Archival Collection