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State of Nevada - Nevada Bar., 1978 October

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Cannon Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00002
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Papers
Box/Folder: Box 25 (95th Session)

Archival Component

Photograph of Freda (Humphrey) Schuyler, Reno, Nevada, 1920

Date

1920

Description

Freda (Humphrey) Schuyler at probably 18 years old, around the time of her graduation from Reno High School.

Image

A night scene in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A view of night life in Reno, Nevada along Virginia Street showing Harrah's Casino, Harold's Casino, and the Nevada Club. Billy Kay and The Happiness Boys are featured on Harold's marquee. John Davidson is featured on the Harrah's marquee.

Image

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Speeches

Identifier

UA-00109

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Speeches collection (1957-1992) contains copies of speech transcripts given by various faculty members from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The collection includes speeches given at the University Forum Lecture Series as well as other events and conferences held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection also contains speeches and programs given at dedication ceremonies, ranging from the cornerstone ceremony of Frazier Hall to the Moyer Student Union.

Archival Collection

Collection on Repeal of Nevada's Anti-Sodomy Law

Identifier

MS-00726

Abstract

The collection on Repeal of Nevada's Anti-Sodomy Law (1899-1993), was compiled during the Nevada State Legislature's debate on whether to repeal Nevada's anti-sodomy law in 1993. The bulk of the records are photocopied, Nevada State Prison Records for the twenty-five individuals prosecuted for sodomy between 1899 and 1953. Incuded with these records is an inventory. Other photocopied records include: Senate Bill 466 Legislative History Sodomy Law Repeal, 1993; LH-93-1 S.B. 466 of the 67th Session of the Nevada Legislation SEXUAL CONDUCT, 1993 and a number of affidavits from medical practitioners and religious leaders. Included with the affidavits is an inventory.

Archival Collection

Center Street in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- View of Center Street in Reno, Nevada looking north. Shown is the Hotel Golden.

Image

A store in Amargosa, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1995-05-28

Archival Collection

Description

Unidentified store in Amargosa, Nevada on Feburary 25th, 1982.

Image

Donation for Central Nevada Museum, Tonopah, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1985-08

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240). Liz Cochran of Central Nevada Museum receiving donation from Nanelia Doughty.

Image

Southern Nevada Photo Album, image 002

Description

Unmounted greeting card inside album with State Championship Football ticket inside. The birthday card is to Selma from "Mother Morrison" and the football ticket is for Lovelock High School vs. Las Vegas High School on Sunday, December 6 (year unknown) at 1:45 p.m.

Nevada Political Buttons Collection

Identifier

MS-00302

Abstract

The Nevada Political Buttons Collection contains campaign buttons from 1972 to 2000. The collection includes buttons for political candidates at the federal, state, and local levels, including Bill Clinton and Al Gore for President of the United States, Harry Reid for United States Senate from Nevada, Bob Miller for governor of Nevada, and various candidates for Nevada's state legislature and other elected positions. The collection also contains buttons from some of Nevada's local political organizations, including Las Vegas, Nevada's branch of the Culinary Union, Nevada Fair Pay Coalition, and No Nuclear in Nevada.

Archival Collection