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Elko, Nevada, 1928 to 1986

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs in Elko, Nevada from 1928 to 1986.

Archival Collection

Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

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Ely, Nevada, 1920 to 1986

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs in Ely, Nevada from 1920 to 1986.

Archival Collection

Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

"Souvenir of Tonopah, Nevada" with photos from Goldfield, Tonopah, and Searchlight, Nevada: photograph album, image 035

Description

From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- Shown is a miniature photograph of Goldfield, Nevada. Written on the photgraph, "Red top mine. Famous for richness of its ores".

Southern Nevada Neon Survey Records

Identifier

PH-00401

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

The Holiday Hotel in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Holiday Hotel in Reno, Nevada. Reno's newest and most modern hotel, situated directly on the banks of the Truckee River, Reno, Nevada.

Image

Photograph of corner of Nevada Highway and Arizona Street, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1942 - late 1940s

Date

1942 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Corner of Nevada Highway and Arizona Street, downtown Boulder City, Nevada, showing sign pointing to Visitors Bureau, Fred's Cafe, automobiles at Shell service station.

Image

Letter from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada

Date

1891-01-05

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter and a typed transcription of the same letter. 

Text

Stock certificate from the Nevada Keystone Mining Company, June 20, 1903

Date

1903-06-20

Description

Stock certificate from the Nevada Keystone Mining Company, June 20, 1903

Image

Slide of the Owl Club, Eureka, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the Owl Club located in Eureka, Nevada. The sign features an owl. A sign for the Nevada Club Bar is also visible.

Image

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Public Safety and Campus Police Records

Identifier

UA-00042

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Public Safety and Campus Police Records (1968-1969, 2002-2006) consists of annual campus safety reports and documentation regarding community relations with local Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Nevada Southern Police (now University Police Services). It also contains documentation about the law enforcement program on campus.

Archival Collection