The Southern Nevada Neon Survey Records (2002-2003, 2016-2018) are comprised of digital photographs and survey forms documenting neon signs in Las Vegas, Nevada. The records represent work done for the Neon Survey, which was a collaborative project conducted by the Neon Museum and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries Special Collections and Archives. The survey forms document information on each sign such as the name and address associated with the signs, physical condition, artistic significance, and general history. The collection represents the efforts of two cultural heritage organizations in Las Vegas to document and preserve the artistic and historical significance of Nevada's neon heritage.
The George Mortimer Photograph Album of Searchlight, Nevada dates between approximately 1900 and 1910, and contains black-and-white photographic prints illustrating various scenes and individuals in Searchlight, Nevada. Some images are captioned with initials or brief names.
Scale [ca. 1:1,710,720]. 1 in. equals 27 miles (W 120 --W 114 /N 42 --N 35 ) ; 1 map : col. 47 x 31 cm ; Relief shown by hachures ; Added title: Rand McNally's new business map of Nevada ; Shows range and township grid ; Shows railroads ; Color used to show boundaries of counties ; Originally published as pages 263 and 264 of Rand-McNally indexed atlas ; Additional copyright date: c1893 ;
From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- Shown is a miniature photograph of Goldfield, Nevada. Written on the photograph, "Devised and Made by Tom Jones. Publisher of Scenic Souvenirs. Cincinnati, O. F.L. Titsworth Photographer Goldfield, Nevada. Copyright 1905 by Tom Jones, Cin., O. Parent Applied."
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Collage of casinos and attractions ing Lauglin, Nevada. Inscription with the photo says, "Fun N' Games in Laughlin, Nevada. Locale of the friendliest casino in Nevada! Right on the beautiful Nile of America... the Mighty Colorado River. Free ferry boat rides. Thousands of generous slot machines, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Keno, Bingo... all the famous casino games are found in Laughlin, Nevada."