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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Spring 2017 commencement program
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Archival Collection
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Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).
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Audio recording clip of interview with Paul Pradia by Claytee D. White, July 13, 2010
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Archival Collection
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Part of an interview with Paul Pradia conducted by Claytee D. White on July 13, 2010. Pradia describes how golfing helped him advance his career and his support of women golfers.
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Crystal Palace Neon Survey document, September 6, 2017
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Archival Collection
Description
Site address: 4680 Boulder Hwy
Sign owner: Tim Poole
Sign details: The building was constructed in 1977 for this Skating Center. This skating center opened during the prime skating rink roller age of the 70's/80's. The Crystal Palace does have a second location in North Las Vegas on Rancho built in 1981 which is ran by Larry & Judy Sandord though still under Tim Poole's company. Crystal Palace holds birthday parties, themed nights and open skate for all ages.
Sign condition: 4- has had some weathering over the ages.
Sign form: Pylon and building signs
Sign-specific description: On Boulder Hwy they have a roadside sign that has a yellow steel base with a yellow curved sign box that is lined with yellow incandescent light bulbs. Inside this box is a back lit plastic sign that states "Crystal Palace" in a retro 1970's/80's double lined font. Within the two words there is a red circle that showcases a navy blue pair of roller skates and then states "USA" in white letters within the red circle with two white stars on either side of it. On both sides of the building there are thin red steel words "Crystal Palace Skating Center" that is down lit by LED lights.
Sign - type of display: Incandescent, LED and backlit plastic sign
Sign - media: Steel and plastic
Sign - non-neon treatments: Signs on building up lit by LED lights and the roadside sign is backlit plastic
Sign animation: Flasher for incandescent light bulbs
Sign environment: On Boulder Hwy towards the East side of Las Vegas. There is an RV lot across the street as well as other shopping centers.
Sign - date of installation: Has been up sine at least 2007
Sign - thematic influences: The roller skate image on the sign shows symbolism for what kind of company it is, as well as the font makes you think of the classic 70's/80's roller rink style.
Sign - artistic significance: The double lined font is very 1970/80s roller rink/ video game style (similar to SEGAs logo).
Survey - research locations: Assessor's page, Crystal Palace website http://www.skatevegas.com/ , google maps satellite and road view
Surveyor: Emily Fellmer
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-06
Sign keywords: Incandescent; Backlit; Plastic; Steel; Flashing; Building-front design; Pole sign
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Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection
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The Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (1977-1991) consists of photographic slides that depict various Nevada, United States, and international nuclear test protests. The collection includes images of Sister Klaryta Antoszewska and Sister Rosemary Lynch, as well as images of the Lenten Desert Experience and numerous protests at the Nevada Test Site. Also included are images of nuclear testing, soldiers, and anti-nuclear testing promotional materials.
Archival Collection
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of the President Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of the President Records is comprised of documents used in daily matters of the Office of the President from approximately 1950 to 2007. The records in the collection document the expansion of the UNLV campus, and the academic and athletics programs offered by the university.
Archival Collection