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Frank Benham Photograph Collection on Goldfield, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00288

Abstract

The Frank Benham Photograph Collection on Goldfield, Nevada (1900s-1947) primarily contains black-and-white photographic prints of buildings and people in Goldfield, Nevada. Also included in the collection are black-and-white photographic prints of nearby mining towns, as well as postcards and one negative. Frank Benham co-owned a real estate business and served as assistant postmaster for Goldfield in the early 1900s.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival Records [UNPROCESSED]

Identifier

MS-01163

Abstract

[This collection is unprocessed.] The Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival Records (1990-2023) primarily contain submissions to the Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival as well as marketing, promotional, and press coverage of the festival. Also included are materials related to the creation of the CineVegas Film Festival. The collection also includes records about art projects produced by Joshua Abbey and other ventures he was involved with.

Archival Collection

Mark Kernes Pornographic Stereograph Slides

Identifier

PH-00458

Abstract

The Mark Kernes Pornographic Stereograph Slides (1950-2009; bulk 2001-2009) contains images of adult entertainers on stereograph slides taken by Mark Kernes from approximately 2001 to 2009. Kernes is a retired journalist and author, and former Senior Editor and Chief Legal Analyst for AVN Media Network. The collection also contains a 1950s stereoscope viewer.

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Collection of Aerial Photographs

Identifier

PH-00417

Abstract

The UNLV University Libraries Collection of Aerial Photographs (1943-1998) contains aerial photographic prints primarily of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, as well as other locations outside of Las Vegas including Laughlin, Nevada and Arizona.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Professional Staff Council Records

Identifier

UA-00091

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Professional Staff Council Records (1983-1984) contains meeting agendas and minutes of the Professional Staff Council. Council members were elected representatives who shared professional staff opinions with campus administrators on matters such as pay, benefits, and general working conditions.

Archival Collection

Claes Oldenburg Photograph

Identifier

PH-00448

Abstract

The Claes Oldenburg Photograph consists of a single black-and-white photograph taken by Patricia Mortati in March 1981 of sculptor Claes Oldenburg. The photograph depicts Oldenburg watching the installation of the Flashlight, which is reflected in a window behind Oldenburg. The Flashlight is steel sculpture created by Oldenburg and artist Coosje Van Bruggen for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's campus.

Archival Collection

The Yell Negatives

Identifier

PH-00447

Abstract

The Yell Negatives (approximately 1971-1974) contain photographic negatives from various events held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) that were used for the student newspaper, The Yell (which is now known as The Scarlet & Gray Free Press). Events documented include UNLV football games and political events hosted at UNLV's campus featuring candidates including as Jim Bilbray, David Towell, and Sargent Shriver.

Archival Collection

Desert Inn Country Club Newsletter Collection

Identifier

MS-01070

Abstract

The Desert Inn Country Club Newsletter Collection (approximately 1970-1979) contains official newsletters from the Desert Inn Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as photographs used to create the newsletters. The photographs depict members participating in events and tournaments, and the newsletters consist mostly of black-and-white photographs that highlight club parties and tournament champions.

Archival Collection

Jerry Rodnitzky Collection of Las Vegas Promotional Material

Identifier

MS-01154

Abstract

The Jerry Rodnitzky Collection of Las Vegas Promotional Material (1967-2014) contains promotional items from hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and Reno, Nevada. Materials include postcards, stationary, "fun books", ashtrays and coins, and gaming guides.

Archival Collection

James McQuade Erotic Comics

Identifier

MS-01159

Abstract

The James McQuade Erotic Comics (approximately 1970-2022) contain 12 copies of James McQuade's Adventures of Misty and two issues of his Misty & The Valkyries adult comic books published by Forbidden Fruit in the early 1990s. The materials also contain original sketch pads, clippings, email correspondence, and source materials used in McQuade's artwork.

Archival Collection