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Jacob E. Von Tobel Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00204

Abstract

The Jacob E. Von Tobel Photograph Collection contains black-and-white photographs of the pioneer Von Tobel family from 1900 to 1980. The collection includes photographs of the Von Tobel family, early Las Vegas, Nevada buildings and landmarks, and aerial photographs of Las Vegas and surrounding areas.

Archival Collection

Eileen Brookman Photographs

Identifier

PH-00303

Abstract

The Eileen Brookman Photographs depict Nevada Assemblywoman Eileen Brookman from 1959 to 1989. The photographs primarily depict Brookman with other Nevada politicians, including U.S. Senators Harry Reid, Alan Bible, Eugene McCarty, and Howard Cannon, and Nevada Governors Paul Laxalt, Mike O’Callaghan, Richard Bryan, and Grant Sawyer. The photographs also depict Brookman at political events with the Nevada National Guard, bill-signing ceremonies, and at events in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00062

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-2004) depicts the development of the university and the city of Las Vegas. The collection includes images of campus buildings, student activities, sports teams, past university presidents, and Las Vegas in the early twentieth century. Early images depicting the surrounding area are included in this collection as well.

Archival Collection

Bluebell Girls: scrapbook of newspaper clippings and photographs

Date

1939 to 1960

Description

From the Margaret Kelly Collection on the Bluebell Girls, MS-00604. The scrapbook includes newspaper clippings about the Bluebell Girls, Folies-Bergère, and dancer Catherine Dunne's experiences in Milan, Italy at the start of World War II.

Mixed Content

Program for 30th Anniversary Dinner event for the Southern Nevada Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1988

Date

1988

Archival Collection

Description

The program for the 30th anniversary dinner for NCCJ includes dedications and highlights of the Southern Nevada Chapter.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 38th commencement program

Date

2001-12-01

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Jose Leonardo Martinez oral history interview: transcript

Date

2020-08-19
2020-08-29

Description

Oral history interview with Jose Leonardo Martinez conducted by Barbara Tabach and Nathalie Martinez on August 19 and 29, 2020 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Session 1: Jose discusses his childhood and what it was like growing up during the Salvadoran Civil War. He recounts the dangers he's faced and how he made his way to the United States after traveling through Guatemala and Mexico. Subjects discussed include: Salvadoran Civil War; Ciudad Arce, El Salvador; Guatemala; Mexico; Los Angeles, California. Session 2: Jose continues his discussion of growing up in El Salvador and the violence he witnessed in the country's army during the 1980s. He also talks about his personal life after moving to the United States and his experiences navigating gang culture in Los Angeles, California. Jose recounts his previous jobs, his schooling, how he met his wife, and his family's move to Las Vegas. Subjects discussed include: El Salvador army; gang violence.

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MGM Mirage Records on Mandalay Resort Group

Identifier

MS-00511

Abstract

The MGM Mirage Records on Mandalay Resort Group consists of materials from Mandalay Resort Group’s office of public relations and community affairs records, which was closed after Mandalay’s corporate merger with MGM Mirage in 2005. The files, dating from 1968 to 2005, provide documentation of Mandalay Resort Group’s external affairs and internal operations. They contain subject files, photographs, negatives, slides, correspondence, VHS tapes, corporate publications, press releases, press kits, wholesale room agreements, hotel ephemera, employee newsletters, and press clippings. Of particular interest are files and photographs documenting the planning, development, construction, and opening of the Mandalay Resort Group properties.

Archival Collection

Drug laws: reports, analysis, House Resolution 5484, status, correspondence, clippings, press release, statement from Senator Hecht, and notes

Date

1984 to 1988

Description

Folder of documents from the Senator Chic Hecht Political Papers (MS-00003) -- Subject Files -- Judiciary file.

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John Vellardita (Clark County Education Association) oral history interview conducted by Magdalena Martinez: transcript

Date

2022-04-12

Description

From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Education sector interviews file.

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