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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 22nd commencement program

Date

1985-05-26

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

Text

Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, item 04

Description

Committee Chairmanship information.

Sierra Sid's in Sparks, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Inscription with postcard reads: "A collage postcard of Sierra Sid's featuring all of Nevada's famous gaming action, 24 hour coffee shop, round-up steakhouse, home of the only 18 wheeler in captivity, plenty of slots, the guns of Elvis, and the World's largest collection of colt commemoratives on display at Sierra Sids. 310 rooms, bridal suites with king size waterbeds and beautiful pool area. Casino fun, great buffets, fine dining in our steakhouse. Union 76 24-hour fuel."

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Jarbidge, Nevada Community Archives Collection

Identifier

MS-01122

Abstract

The Jarbidge, Nevada Community Archives Collection contains scanned images from seven archival collections and document the community of Jarbidge, Nevada from approximately 1910 to 2006. The materials were collected from various families living in Jarbidge in 2006 as part of a project led by Carrie Townley Porter. The images depict early Jarbidge structures, surrounding landscape, the Elkoro Mine, and residents of the area. Also included are images of certificates, correspondence, and newspaper articles relating to the families' histories. Also included in the collection are written summaries of ten oral history interviews of Jarbidge residents conducted in 2006. This collection contains digital surrogates only; the owners and Jarbidge Community Archives retain the originals.

Archival Collection

Purple figure sign, Reno, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of purple neon figure over a mural of a person with their palms clasped.


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Reno Aces sign, Reno, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of a sign on the ground for the Reno Aces.

250 Evans Ave, Reno, NV 89501


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Unknown casino sign, Reno, Nevada

Date

2019 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

An unknown sign in Reno reading "Casino."


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Photograph of Rioville, Nevada, circa 1900

Date

1900 (year approximate)

Description

Rioville, also known as Bonelli's Landing, Nevada.

Transcribed Notes: Notes on attached sheet: Rioville, Nevada (also known as Bonelli's Landing). It now lies at the bottom of Lake Mead, formed behind Hoover Dam. Rioville was founded by Daniel Bonelli, a Mormon pioneer sent by Brigham Young, about 1865 at the mouth of the Virgin River.

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Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harrah's Hotel and Casino at night in Reno, Nevada. Don Rickles is featured on Harrah's marquee.

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