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Main Street, Tonopah, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1958

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VI. Tonopah, Nevada -- Subseries VI.B. Coombs Family. Mizpah Hotel is in the background next to the Butler Theatre and the Modern Barber Shop, then operated by Bob Williams.

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics

Identifier

MS-00626

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics consists of photocopied periodicals and book chapters on a wide variety of gaming and general Las Vegas, Nevada topics. The majority of the collection material focuses on problem gambling and were copied from psychology, psychiatry, and addiction journals originating in the United States and Europe. Original dates of publication range from approximately 1837 to 1999. Other topics include tourism, southern Nevada history, and Howard Hughes' influence in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs Records

Identifier

UA-00023

Abstract

Records are comprised of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs records from 1952 to 2009. The collection contains information about UNLV's academic affairs including information about the development and growth of departments, as well as what type of classes were offered. The collection also includes faculty schedule cards from 1955 to 1978.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Joanne Goodwin at an unknown event in James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1981-1989

Date

1981 to 1989

Description

University of Nevada, Las Vegas history professor Joanne Goodwin (behind podium) at an unknown event in the Special Collections Reading Room, James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Biology Scrapbooks

Identifier

UA-00019

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Biology Scrapbooks (1966-1980) contain newspaper articles and photographs related to department interests and topics. The scrapbooks focus on student and faculty events.

Archival Collection

Laughlin, Nevada photographs, 1970-1990

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Laughlin, Nevada photographs depict the town of Laughlin, Nevada from 1970 to 1990. The photographs primarily depict hotels and casinos, the Laughlin Community Center, and ferries on the Colorado River. The photographs also depict Don Laughlin, the entrepreneur who purchased the land where Laughlin is located.

Archival Collection

Bill Willard Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00333
Collection Name: Bill Willard Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00689

Abstract

The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Records provide materials relating to the hotel's grand opening on December 15, 2010. Included are newspaper clippings, a poster pamphlet, gaming and rewards program information, and photographs of the hotel rooms. Also included is information about the art program, the shops, bars, nightclubs, and convention facilities.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada photographs, 1863-1960

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Southern Nevada photographs depict towns, mines, railroads, workers, and settlers in Southern Nevada from 1863 to 1960. The photographs primarily depict Native American petroglyphs, desert landscapes, mines and mining machinery, and the archaeological dig at Pueblo Grande de Nevada (also known as the Lost City). The photographs depict the towns of Virginia City, Beatty, Genoa, Searchlight, Rhyolite, St. Thomas, Lost City, Pioche, and Overton. The items described include black-and-white photographic prints, postcards, negatives, and slides; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.

Archival Collection

Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00014
Collection Name: Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Lake on Kawich Mountains, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VII. Other areas in Nye County -- Subseries VII.H. Reed Family (Kawich Mountains, Nevada). This lake, 3 or 4 feet deep, a quarter of a mile wide, and ¾ of a mile long.

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