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Slide of Eldorado Casino sign, Henderson, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Night view of the Eldorado Casino located at 140 South Water Street Henderson, Nevada. Originally the Wheel Casino, the Eldorado Casino was opened in 1962 and is now owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation.

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The Lincoln County Courthouse in Pioche, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The historically famous Lincoln County Courthouse in Pioche, Nevada. Inscription with image says, "...originally contracted for $26,400 in 1871, final cost was $1,000,000.00, final payment being made in 1938. Pioche ranked among top Boom Towns in Nevada. Was too busy making history to edit it. Sixty-eight died with their boots on before the first natural death."

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Silver Spur Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Silver Spur in Reno, Nevada circa 1970s-1980s. Also visible are the Horseshoe Club, The Nugget, the Ground Cow restaurant, and The Primadonna.

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Slide of the Club 50 Cafe, McGill, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the exterior of Club 50 Cafe, located on Highway 93 outside of Ely in McGill, Nevada. The red neon signs hanging off of the building read: "Club 50 Cafe; Bar."

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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

The view of the small town of Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Unnamed buildings cluster together in the center of the postcard while rocky terrain decorated with small shrubs and mines surround the city's outskirts. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada; Duplex Mine In Foreground." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Parking and Traffic Control Committee Records

Identifier

UA-00089

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) University Parking and Traffic Control Committee Records (1969-1992) contain meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, parking regulations, and newsletters. The UNLV Parking and Traffic Control Committee reviewed various policies and regulations for UNLV parking facilities and made recommendations for parking lot and traffic flow changes, as well as parking fines and permit fees.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Pete Fabbe, Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Pete Fabbe in Tonopah, Nevada.

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University of Nevada Las Vegas Dean of Libraries Records

Identifier

UA-00072

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Dean of Libraries Records (approximately 1994-2017) consists mainly of subject, budget, committee, and research files from Patricia Iannuzzi who served as Dean of UNLV Libraries from 2005 to 2017. The records in this collection cover topics including the Libraries' budgets, planning for the Health Sciences Library, and general space planning. The collection also includes Ianuzzi's research files on information literacy and general education. Also included in this collection are working files and correspondence from Myoung-ja Kwon who previously served as Associate Dean and Interim Dean of UNLV Libraries before retiring from UNLV in 2001.

Archival Collection

Postcard of pack mules, Belleville, Nevada, 1880s

Date

1880 to 1889

Description

Mule skinners (drivers) and pack mules assembled before a huge rick of cordwood at wood camp near Belleville, Nevada in 1880s. Wood provided fuel for ore mill. In the background, there are many tree stumps.

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Slide of Pahranagat Lake, Nevada, circa 1960s - 1970s

Date

1960 to 1979

Description

View of Pahranagat Lake in Nevada.

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