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Photograph of first commencement ceremony, Nevada Southern University, 1964

Date

1964

Description

Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer addressing the graduating class of 1964 at the first commencement ceremony of Nevada Southern University (NSU).

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"Souvenir of Tonopah, Nevada" with photos from Goldfield, Tonopah, and Searchlight, Nevada: photograph album, image 018

Description

From the Nevada Mining Photograph Collection (PH-00361) -- Shown is a miniature photograph of Goldfield, Nevada. Written on the photograph, "Main Street".

Mt. Charleston in Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Mt. Charleston, Nevada. In the Spring Mountain Range NW of Las Vegas (316,000 acres). Fifty miles of hiking trails. Highest Peak: Mt. Charleston at 11,918 feet above sea level. Highest residential area is at 8,000 ft. Pictured is "Echo View subdivision."

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Postcard of Elko, Nevada, circa 1911

Date

1909 to 1913

Description

A picture postcard showing a panoramic view of Elko, Nevada.

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Royal Nevada Hotel Crown Room menu

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Note: No date on menu Restaurant: Royal Nevada Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Text

Early Nevada, 1852-1968

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of non-indigenous pioneers in Nevada, steamboats on the Colorado River, postcards, buildings, railroads, the University of Nevada, Reno, the Mormon Fort (the oldest non-indigenous settlement in the Las Vegas Valley), towns in Nevada, the Candelaria ruins, and schools around the state from 1852 to 1968.

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Flashlight sculpture on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus: postcard

Date

1991

Description

Photo illustration consisting of the moon superimposed to the left of the Flashlight sculpture. From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work Records

Identifier

UA-00137

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work Records (1991-1997) consist of materials created by the school in their effort to create a master's program. The collection contains the application for initial accreditation for a master's program, a candidacy update, self-studies for reaffirmation, and course syllabi for the School of Social Work.

Archival Collection

Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00105

Abstract

The Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection (approximately 1910-1940) contains black-and-white photographic prints and some corresponding negatives that depict state parks and recreational areas throughout southern Nevada. The images also portray Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Logandale, the Valley of Fire, and Mount Charleston as well as images of actors filming on location in southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Slide of Boulder Highway, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Tower of Pizza building located on the side of the Boulder Highway in Nevada. The Outpost Motel can be seen in the background. Site Name: Tower of Pizza (Las Vegas, Nev.); Outpost Motel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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