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Las Vegas Art League Scrapbooks

Identifier

MS-00185

Abstract

The Las Vegas Art League Scrapbooks are comprised of two scrapbooks, housed in a binder and a pressbook, that were presented as an annual report to the American Artists Professional League in 1967 by the Las Vegas Art League in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and information about the activities of the Las Vegas Art League during 1966.

Archival Collection

Cork Proctor Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00349

Abstract

The Cork Proctor Photograph Collection (1960s-1980s) primarily contains black-and-white photographic reproductions of early Las Vegas, Nevada; the Cal-Neva Lodge at Lake Tahoe, Nevada; and various celebrities. The collection also includes black-and-white photographic prints of the Helldorado Parade. Cork Proctor was a comedian who performed throughout Nevada and the United States.

Archival Collection

Stella Champo Iaconis Collection of Helldorado Photographs

Identifier

PH-00190

Abstract

The Stella Champo Iaconis Collection of Helldorado Photographs (approximately 1934-1940) contains four black-and-white photographic prints of the Helldorado Days celebration held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Images depict people celebrating at the Apache Bar in downtown Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Anthropology and Ethnic Studies Records

Identifier

UA-00013

Abstract

The collection is comprised of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Department of Anthropology and Ethnic Studies administrative records, memoranda, and correspondence dating from 1966 to 2006. The collection includes information about UNLV's department of Anthropology and Ethnic Studies from its inception at Nevada Southern University, its transition to UNLV, and research initiatives the department has undertaken.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alumni Association Records

Identifier

UA-00035

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Alumni Association Records (approximately 1970-2009) primarily contain photographic prints of homecoming, graduation, award ceremonies, luncheons, career days, sports, and other events. Also included in the collection are photographic prints of UNLV merchandise, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as subject files with correspondence, reports, brochures, university anniversary planning documents, promotional materials, meeting minutes, and newspaper clippings. Additional materials include contact sheets, negatives, a floppy disk, VHS tapes, a Betacam tape, and keychains.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty Senate Records

Identifier

UA-00055

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Faculty Senate Records (1957-2001) primarily contain meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, notices, and additional documents pertaining to the Nevada Southern University Faculty Senate and the UNLV Faculty Senate, as well as associated committees such as the Curriculum Committee, Graduate Program Evaluation Committee, and Status of Women Committee. The collection also includes constitutions, bylaws, handbooks, merit allocation lists, and reports.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Historical Society Records

Identifier

MS-00205

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Historical Society Records document the management and development of the Southern Nevada Historical Society (SNHS) as well as various historical projects in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada that the society sponsored from 1948 to 1983. The records include SNHS correspondence (1951-1978), meeting minutes (1958-1983), and accounting information (1959-1980). It also contains copies of the SNHS Backtrails Newsletter, promotional material for events, membership lists, and research materials for various projects related to the history of southern Nevada and Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Art League Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00064

Abstract

The Las Vegas Art League Photograph Collection contains two photographic prints from between approximately 1960 and 1969. These photographs depict the director of the Las Vegas Art League, Lucile Spire Bruner, along with other individuals viewing and displaying art in Las Vegas, Nevada. Other individuals pictured are Bill Cramer, Miram Kapfer, Irene Chenin, Marge Herzoz, Mary Callahan, and Eleanor Badik.

Archival Collection

William J. Moore Jr. Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00158

Abstract

The William J. Moore Jr. Photograph Collection (approximately 1942-1960) consists of black-and-white photographic prints, negatives, and one oversize image depicting William "Bill" J. Moore Jr.'s career as a casino operator in Las Vegas, Nevada. Images include events at the Moore family home and the Hotel Last Frontier. Also included are images of Moore with politicians, casino operators, and other notable figures in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Barbara and John Kizziar Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00272

Abstract

The Barbara and John Kizziar Photograph Collection primarily contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) construction during John Kizziar’s time working for Six Companies Inc. between approximately 1986 and 1992. These images are reproductions of originals taken from between approximately 1930 and 1945. They detail John Kizziar’s work life during the dam’s construction, as well as events and scenes associated with the dam. Other images portray billboards and streets in Boulder City, Nevada. The collection also depicts other locations in Nevada, including Las Vegas, Mount Charleston, Black Canyon, the northern Mojave Desert, and the Colorado River ferry crossing between Nevada and Arizona.

Archival Collection