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Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women, Inc. Records

Identifier

MS-00859

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women, Inc. Records (1996-2018) contains photographs, charity event programs, operational records, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. The majority of the collection consists of photographs and other materials documenting SNCCW's annual fundraising luncheons. Also included are the SNCCW's Articles of Incorporation, a brochure, awards, and certificates.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Admissions Records

Identifier

UA-00138

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Admissions Records (approximately 1954-1999) contain early enrollment and admission records for Nevada Southern University (NSU), later the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The collection contains correspondence between NSU and other universities regarding transcripts and course credits for potential students, admissions reports, and newspaper clippings of the University's early years. Booklets, flyers, posters, and photographic film and slides used by the University to recruit students are also in the collection.

Archival Collection

Geologic reconnaissance map of portions of southwestern Nevada and eastern California, 1905

Date

1905

Description

At top of map: 'U.S. Geological Survey, Charles D. Walcott, director.' At bottom of map: 'E.M. Douglas, Geographer. R.H. Chapman, in charge of section.Triangulation and topography by R.H. Chapman and B.D. Stewart. Surveyed in 1905.' 'Geology by Sydney H. Ball. Geology in immediate vicinity of Goldfield and Bullfrog generalized from maps by F.L. Ransome assisted by George H. Garrey and W.H. Emmons.' Scale 1:250,000 (W 117°30--W 116°/N 38°--N 36°)

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View of Palisade, Nevada, addressed to Allie Henderson: postcard

Date

1906-09-03

Description

From the Albert S. Henderson Photograph Collection (PH-00317).

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Craters at the Nevada Test Site: photographic print

Date

1945-19-82

Description

Final test preparations (at the Nevada Test Site) include running miles of cable down hole. A rack containing instrumentation to go down hole is assembled in the tower to the right. Subsidence craters from earlier underground tests dot landscape.

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Aerial photograph of Pioche, Nevada, circa 1880s

Date

1870 to 1889

Description

An aerial view of Pioche, Nevada during its silver mining boom. The "Million Dollar" Courthouse is the two-story brick building just to the right of the center of the photo. Buildings indentified as a bakery and a restaurant are also seen.

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Le Reveil: Nevada Southern University Yearbook, 1957

Date

1957

Description

Yearbook main highlights: schools and departments; detailed lists with names and headshots of faculty, administration and students; variety of photos from activities, festivals, campus life, and buildings; campus organizations such as sororities, fraternities and councils; beauty contest winners; college sports and featured athletes; and printed advertisements of local businesses; Institution name: Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas, NV

Mixed Content

UNLV Libraries Collection of Nevada Newspapers

Identifier

MS-01158

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Nevada Newspapers (approximately 1865-1999) consists of newspapers collected by UNLV Special Collections because of their relation to local, University, or general Nevada history. Newspaper titles with more than 5 issues were separated out from this material and individually cataloged.

Archival Collection

"The MX in Nevada: A Survey of Citizens Perceptions." Las Vegas, Nevada, State of Nevada Office of Community Services, 1981

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty Publications
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: UA-00056
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty Publications
Box/Folder: Box 04

Archival Component

Photograph of Nevada Photo Service Advertisement on Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white photograph of Nevada Photo Service Advertisement on Fremont Street. Street Address: Fremont Street

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