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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Events Audiovisual Collection

Identifier

UA-00068

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Events Audiovisual Collection (1973-1992) consists of audiovisual materials that document various conferences, speeches, lectures, and events that took place at the university. These events include the "Economic Stabilization and Inflation" speech given by Wallace C. Peterson, commencement speeches, a debate between Phyllis Schlafly and Sarah Weddington, and a panel discussion. The collection contains cassette and VHS tapes of commencement ceremonies; television programs and interviews related to university activities; university promotional announcements; and a university video series titled UNLV Campus Views.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Valley of Fire, Nevada, circa 1920s-1955

Date

1920 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

Picture of Valley of Fire, Nevada.

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Postcard of mule teams, Belleville, Nevada, 1880s

Date

1880 to 1889

Description

Mule skinners (drivers) and pack mules loaded with cordwood where it will be transferred to wagons pulled by sixteen-mule (jerk-line) teams and hauled to ore mill at Belleville, Nevada. The ore was to be used for fuel.

Image

Outside view of the Belmont cemetery in Nevada: photographic print

Date

1950 to 1953

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series V. Smoky Valley, Nevada and Round Mountain, Nevada -- Subseries V.A. Carver, Carver-Duhme, and Carver-Book Families (Smoky Valley)

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Carver Ranch and Carver's Station, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1956

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series V. Smoky Valley, Nevada and Round Mountain, Nevada -- Subseries V.A. Carver, Carver-Duhme, and Carver-Book Families (Smoky Valley)

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Photograph of Nevada Cafe card, Goldfield (Nev.), 1920s

Date

1920 to 1929

Archival Collection

Description

A Nevada Cafe card that says that "$5.00 for $4.50 cash only, Nevada Cafe Goldfield, Nevada, Issued To, Date Issued, Not Transferable." The numbers 5, 10, 15, & 25 border the card.

Image

Southern Nevada Photo Album, image 139

Description

Las Vegas City Band "Dam Cooties", Boulder City, Nevada, May 10, 1933. Kneeling, the fifth from the left is Giles Morrison and the sixth is Terman Goodwin, also known as Terman King.

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

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Pete Fabbe in Tonopah, Nevada.

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Slide of protesters near the Nevada Test Site, June 1984

Date

1984-06

Description

Color image of people involved with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group protesting nuclear testing. A palm frond is also visible.

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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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