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University Libraries Special Collections Reception: photographic print

Date

1990-08-06

Description

From the Beda and C. Norman Cornwall Photograph Collection (PH-00248) -- Beda Cornwall reception held at University Libraries Special Collections at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Former members of the Citizens' Library Association seated from left to right: J. A. Tiberti, Nellie Bunch, Beda Cornwall, Laura Belle Kelch, Sherwin "Scoop" Garside, Clarabelle Decker , Harold Erickson, and Anna Dean Kepper.

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Ward Lindquist Photograph Collection on Lake Mead

Identifier

PH-00084

Abstract

The Ward Lindquist Photograph Collection on Lake Mead (approximately 1945-1956) contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives primarily from Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, both located in both Arizona and Nevada. The images depict recreational activities at Lake Mead, namely fishing, swimming, boating, and camping. The remaining images depict the exterior and interior of Hoover Dam, as well as nature and wildlife in southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Ernie W. and Lucille Marleau Cragin Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00017

Abstract

The Ernie W. and Lucille Marleau Cragin Photograph Collection contains photographic prints, negatives, and slides depicting early Las Vegas and Boulder City, Nevada events, buildings, and people between approximately 1900 and 1950.

Archival Collection

Ray Cutright Collection of Winthrop A. Davis Photographs

Identifier

PH-00123

Abstract

The Ray Cutright Collection of Winthrop A. Davis Photographs (approximately 1929-1939) consists of black-and-white photographic prints with some corresponding negatives and slides of the construction of Hoover Dam and the geographic terrain of southern Nevada during the early 1930s. Included are photographs of the geographic area around the dam site, Black Canyon, and Boulder City, Nevada. Photographs depict the construction of facilities and roads needed for the project.

Archival Collection

Edith Giles Barcus Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00117

Abstract

The Edith Giles Barcus Family Photograph Collection (approximately 1878-1954) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives, as well as postcards and photograph albums. The images depict locations in Nevada including Las Vegas, Goldfield, Searchlight, and Tonopah, in addition to locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Utah, and Mexico. Also included are images of family, friends, and associates of the Giles Barcus family. The albums contain photographs depicting the Giles family as they traveled through the southwest United States and Mexico, as well as postcards from prominent locations in the southwestern United States.

Archival Collection

Crippled Children's Society of America promotion featuring Kim Novak: photographs

Date

1954 to 1969

Description

Series XVII. Hotel and Casino Promotional Events

Sands Hotel and Casino

Mixed Content

Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada

Identifier

PH-00245

Abstract

The Anita Freeman Photograph Collection on Southern Nevada (1937-1972) primarily contains black-and-white negatives depicting locations in Southern Nevada, including the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Mount Charleston. The collection also includes black-and-white negatives of the Helldorado Parade held in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as landscapes in Arizona, such as the Grand Canyon.

Archival Collection

CER Corporation Photograph Collection of Henderson, Nevada Aerials

Identifier

PH-00275

Abstract

CER Corporation Photograph Collection of Henderson, Nevada Aerials consists of color photographic prints taken on June 6, 1980. The images are aerial views of Henderson, Nevada and were primarily used to document unused land.

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

Red Rock Audubon Society Records

Identifier

MS-00393

Abstract

Red Rock Audubon Society Records (1981-1996) contain correspondence, field trip notifications, newspaper clippings, fliers, and copies of the Society's newsletter, The Rock Wren.

Archival Collection