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#71281: UNLV Hockey vs. Northern Arizona University (NAU) at Las Vegas Ice Center for story about advancing to D-I in the minor association they're in now with NCAA ambitions 3-5 years down the road, December 2, 2016, 2016 December 02

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Item

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
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Collection Number: PH-00388-05
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 01

Archival Component

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection

Identifier

MS-00790

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection is comprised of organizational records, photographs, event programs, and ephemera donated by members of the Southern Nevada Jewish community as part of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries’ Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Materials document the history of the Jewish community and Southern Nevada from 1941 to 2017. The collection provides information about family life, religious rituals, community events, and local businesses and organizations.

Archival Collection

Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada

Date

1894-10-04

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

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Map of Lincoln County, Nevada, 1908

Date

1908

Description

'Map of Lincoln County, Nevada. Compiled by H.E. Freudenthal from official surveys. Copyright, 1908, by H.E. Freudenthal.' Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Shows range and township grid. Shows towns, railroads, proposed railroads, wagon roads and springs. Scale [ca. 1:380,160]. 1 in. to approx. 6 miles (W 116°--W 114°/N 39°--N 35°).

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Two unidentified protestors hold a Nevada-Semipalatinsk sign: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Unidentified protestors at the Nevada Test Site hold a sign representing the Nevada Semipalatinsk Movement. Ca 1980-1999.

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Collage of scenes in Laughlin, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Collage of casinos and attractions ing Lauglin, Nevada. Inscription with the photo says, "Fun N' Games in Laughlin, Nevada. Locale of the friendliest casino in Nevada! Right on the beautiful Nile of America... the Mighty Colorado River. Free ferry boat rides. Thousands of generous slot machines, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Keno, Bingo... all the famous casino games are found in Laughlin, Nevada."

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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

Crowd of people at Nevada Bar, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1937

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)

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Women's Research Institute of Nevada Records

Identifier

UA-00071

Abstract

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada Records (1997-2017) document the establishment and activities of the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The majority of the collection represents research files, correspondence, and other working files kept by Joanne Goodwin, professor of history at UNLV and executive director of WRIN from 1999 to 2017. Materials include information about the creation of WRIN as well as its partnership with the National Education for Women's Leadership program to create NEW Leadership Nevada. Digital files in this collection include WRIN and NEW Leadership event photographs and administrative files used for WRIN operations. Digital files also include copies of annual reports and WRIN newsletters. Also included is a copy of Looking Back at Nevada Women, a documentary hosted by Goodwin. The records provide information on the creation of WRIN and the activities, events, and day to day operations of the institute including information on obtaining and maintaining funding for a research institute.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 24th commencement program

Date

1987-05-17

Description

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

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