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University of Nevada (Reno) 63rd commencement program

Date

1953-06-06 to 1953-06-08

Description

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

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Photograph of Nevada Hatch, Nevada, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Nevada Hatch, family trad. That she was first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada." Included with the image is a copy of a typed letter which reads: "Miss Merle Irwin, Vista del Monte, #118 3775 Modoc Road Santa Barbara, California 93105. Jan. 10, 1978. University of Nevada, Library, Las Vegas. My dear Friends: A year ago my brother and I visited and talked to a lovely lady to whom I promised a photograph of a distant cousin in Michigan, named NEVADA HATCH, because it was said she was the first Anglo-Saxon child born in Nevada. I have now secured it from my brother, Warren Irwin, at 9457 Las Vegas Blvd., Paradise Spa #4, have had a copy made, and herewith send you the original. Sincerely, Merle Irwin." Individual Creator credit goes to H. B. Leckenby.

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Nevada CURE Records

Identifier

MS-00799

Abstract

The Nevada CURE Records are comprised of correspondence, administrative records, case files, and research files created and collected by Mercedes Maharis from 1998 to 2009. Maharis was the founding director of Nevada CURE and co-author of the Spartacus Project Report. The collection also includes correspondence from inmates to Maharis expressing their grievances with prison personnel and the Nevada Department of Corrections as well as correspondence between Maharis and attorneys representing inmates in legal cases. This collection also contains copies of articles from Las Vegas Tribune that describe issues surrounding the treatment of inmates within the Nevada prison system.

Archival Collection

Nevada Southern University 5th commencement program

Date

1968-06-03

Description

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

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Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs Records

Identifier

MS-00266

Abstract

The Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs (NFWC) Records date from 1907 until 1999 and document the administration, activities, and publications of the NFWC. During the twentieth century, the NFWC included member clubs from throughout the state of Nevada including the Mesquite Club in Las Vegas, the Reno Women's Civic Club, and the Lamoille Women's Club. The collection includes meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence, publications, reports, and newspaper clippings.

Archival Collection

Diane Jeffers Aid for AIDS of Nevada business card

Date

1990 (year approximate) to 1999 (year approximate)

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.

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Nevada Theatre flag mounted wall sign, Wells, Nevada

Date

2021

Description

Views of the flag mounted wall sign for the Nevada Theatre during the day with unlit neon.

Nevada Theatre

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Hotel Nevada wall mounted sign, Ely, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of a sign reading "Historic Hotel Nevada" during the day and at night.

501 E Aultman St, Ely, NV 89301

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Slide of the neon signs on the Nevada Club exterior, Laughlin, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon signs on the exterior of Del Webb's Nevada Club.

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Slide of the neon signs on the Nevada Club exterior, Laughlin, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon signs on the exterior of Del Webb's Nevada Club.

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