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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Thematic Slides and Prints

Identifier

PH-00388-06

Abstract

This is part 6 of 6 finding aids for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (1959-2016). Generally, materials are transferred from UNLV Photo Services to UNLV Special Collections and Archives 5 years after they are created. For materials within the last 5 years, contact photo@unlv.edu or call 702-895-3036. This finding aid contains the thematic slides, contact sheets, and audiovisual materials taken and used by UNLV Creative Services for publicity and promotional purposes from approximately 1959 to 2009. The majority of the materials consist of images from various academic departments, athletics, buildings and historical views of campus, as well as faculty and student life. Also included in the collection are an assortment of print materials, such as theater and music programs, as well as audio cassettes and film reels from anniversary events around campus.

Archival Collection

Epilogue: Nevada Southern University Yearbook, 1961

Date

1961

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

Architectural drawing of residential home in Boulder City, Nevada, preliminary elevation, 1962

Date

1962

Description

Preliminary drawing of front exterior elevation of ra anch-style residential home in Boulder City, Nevada. Handwritten near lower right: "Elevations only for Plan 1 (1B, 1C, 1D), Plan 2 (2B, 2C, 2D), Plan 4 (4B, 4C, 4D), Plan 5 (5B, 5C, 5D)."

Architecture Period: Mid-Century Modernist

Image

Slide of the Nevada Theater, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Nevada Theater located in Wells. The black and white neon sign located above the entrance doors to the building reads: "Nevada." Site Name: Nevada Theater (Wells, Nev.)

Image

A Nevada Desert Experience sign: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

A protest at the Nevada Test Site circa 1980-1999. The sign reads "Nevada Desert Experience" with a picture of a dove flying over the state of Nevada.

Image

Slide of Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the exterior of the Nevada Club and Hotel Nevada in Ely. Mounted onto the brick building and hanging over the club's entrance is a large sign of a miner with a pickaxe. Various neon signs read: "Welcome, 21 Slots & Food, Dancing;" "Hotel Nevada;" "Free Parking;" and "Nevada Club."

Image

Map showing parts of eastern and southeastern Nevada and southwestern Utah, circa 1873

Date

1869
1872 to 1873

Description

Scale 1:506,880. 1 in. to 8 miles (W 117°30--W 114°45/N 37°20--N 40°00). Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. At top left: 'Explorations & surveys west of the one-hundredth meridian.' At top right: 'Parts of Eastern & Southeastern Nevada & Southwestern Utah. Atlas sheet number 66.' At bottom left: 'Expeditions of 1869, 1872 & 1873.' At bottom right: ' 1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, com'd'g.' Seal of the War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army at top center of map. Originally published as part of the geological atlas which is an appendix to the Survey's Report upon United States geographical surveys west of the one hundredth meridian, published in 1876?

Image

Map of Boulder Dam area and Las Vegas, Nevada, October 7, 1930

Date

1930-10-07

Description

'F.V. Owen, publisher ... Los Angeles, California. Topography by C.H. Fenner, C.E. Decorations by L.J. Bergère. Gov't. data, H.A. Shamberger, C.E. Copyright, 1930, by F.V. Owen.' At bottom right of map: 'Dated Oct. 7th, 1930.' Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour lines are 100 feet. Incudes six hand-colored illustrations showing local points of interest. Includes information on Hoover Dam, and chart of mileages from Las Vegas. Scale [ca. 1:63,360]. 1 inch to 1 mile

Text

Nevada Nurses Association conference in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nevada Nurses Association Photograph Collection (PH-00274) -- Meeting of Nevada Nurses Association, Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, n.d.

Image

Nevada Nurses Association conference in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nevada Nurses Association Photograph Collection (PH-00274) -- Meeting of Nevada Nurses Association, Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, n.d.

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