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Slide of a protester near the Nevada Test Site, 1984

Date

1984

Description

Color image of an activist with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group protesting nuclear testing.

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Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada

Identifier

MS-00536

Abstract

The Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada (1992-2002) consists of documents and ephemera from various gay rights organizations and events in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to documents, fliers, and meeting minutes, the collection houses a box of t-shirts from various gay events and campaigns. The collection is especially focused on issues of Gay Pride organizing.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Women's Studies Department Records

Identifier

UA-00018

Abstract

Records are comprised of memoranda, committee minutes, and planning documents from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Women's Studies Department from 1966 to 1993. The records document the inception of both the Women's Center and Women's Studies program at UNLV. The materials from the Women's Center document the efforts of UNLV staff to begin a women's center on campus and efforts to create a Women's Studies program.

Archival Collection

David E. James Papers on the Southern Nevada Environment

Identifier

MS-01187

Abstract

The David E. James Papers on the Southern Nevada Environment (approximately 1990-2006) contain reports, scholarship, and research materials related to Southern Nevada environment's air, water, and wastewater treatment quality.

Archival Collection

Letter (no envelope) from John M. Bunker, Bunkerville, Nevada to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1894-07-29

Archival Collection

Description

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

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Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community

Identifier

MS-00426

Abstract

The Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community spans from 1964 to 2006 and is comprised of scrapbooks, genealogies, ephemera, and other material produced by or for the community. The Hadassah scrapbooks date from 1964 through 1971 and contain invitations, photographs, and records of events and fundraising efforts. Material related to various congregations includes bulletins, fliers, correspondence (form letters), photographs, newspaper clippings, and recorded media. The Jewish Genealogy Society records include bulletins, newsletters, and meeting agendas. Also included is a family genealogy.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Jack Higgins, Nevada, circa 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

A side portrait of Jack Higgins studying paperwork in Nevada. Higgins was a former barber in Boulder City, Nevada barber, and a former Nevada legislator.

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The Golden 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 Golden Hotel in Reno, Nevada. The marquee is advertising Davis Reese, Sue Carson, and Nita Cruz.

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Film transparency of a view of Government Park and the Nevada Highway, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1932-1940

Date

1932 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

A view of Government Park and the Nevada Highway from the Bureau of Reclamation in Boulder City. Government Park is now called Wilbur Square Park.

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Collage of places and views in Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A collage of places in Nevada and an artistic rendition of the state map. The back of card is damaged and some material is unreadable.

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