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Postcard of the Clark County Courthouse

Date

1930 to 1934

Description

Black and white view of the Clark County Courhouse in Las Vegas, Nevada. The courthouse was built in 1914.

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Map of Clark County, Nevada, 1927

Date

1927

Description

'Compiled by J.T. McWilliams from official county records, U.S. Land Dept. surveys, railroad co. field maps and many personal surveys. Made in 1927 by J.T. McWilliams, C.E.' Includes township and road districts, school districts, mining districts, railroads, wagon roads, trails, springs and artesian wells. Scale [ca. 1:316,800. 1 in. to approx. 5 miles] (W 116°--W 114°/N37--N35). Relief shown by hachures. Blueline print. Library's copy 1 has one area outlined by hand in red. Library's copy 2 has school districts outlined in red and green pencil and labeled in pencil by hand.

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Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00221

Abstract

The Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection contains photographs from Nye County, Nevada from 1880 to 1990. The collection includes a wide variety of photographs that document the activities, landmarks, geographical features, towns, ranches, and families of Nye County. The collection covers the areas of Amargosa Valley, Ash Meadows, Beatty, Duckwater, Gabbs, Goldfield, Kawich Mountains, Manhattan, Pahrump, Round Mountain, Rhyolite, Smoky Valley, Springdale, Tecopa, Tonopah, and Twin Springs. The activities documented include mining, prospecting, herding animals, schooling, ranching, building construction, railroad construction, and hunting and fishing.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Records

Identifier

MS-00817

Abstract

Collection is comprised of materials dating from approximately 1971 to 1996 about the Las Vegas Clark County Library District. Collection materials also include Charles Hunsberger's subject files from when he was library director of LVCCLD. The collection includes annual financial reports, clippings about the library district, photographs, master plan documents for Nevada libraries, and staff newsletters. In addition, the collection also includes materials documenting Hunsberger's efforts to secure a $22.2 million library bond in 1985.

Archival Collection

Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (Nev.) nominating committee reports and lists of members

Date

1969-06-25 to 1969-09-18

Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series I. Administrative. This folder contains Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County, Nevada nominating committee reports and lists of officers, representatives, and members.

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Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (Nev.): memos, agendas, and meeting minutes

Date

1964

Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series I. Administrative. This folder contains memos, agendas and minutes from meetings of the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board in 1964. 

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Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (Nev.) financial and budget reports

Date

1966

Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series I. Administrative. This folder contains financial memos and reports of the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board in 1966. 

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Clark County Central Labor Council Records

Identifier

MS-00027

Abstract

The Clark County Central Labor Council Records date from 1938 to 1968 and represent Ragnold Fyhen's written account of how the Clark County Central Labor Council union was formed. The work includes the activities and meetings of the labor union and Fyhen's work (1933-1947) while Secretary-Treasurer of the Central Labor Council. This work is entitled "Labor Notes." Additionally the collection contains a resolution submitted to the Central Labor Council in 1938 in regards to proposing new legislation to regulate the Clark County hospital.

Archival Collection

James W. Hulse Manuscript of Lincoln County, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00108

Abstract

The James W. Hulse collection (1973) consists of the original manuscript for his book on the history of Lincoln County, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records

Identifier

MS-00016

Abstract

The Clark County Economic Opportunity Board (CCEOB), (1962-1973) was the regional legal body responsible for receiving and administering funds in Las Vegas, Nevada allocated under the Economic Opportunity Act, a part of the Johnson's Administration's War on Poverty Program. The collection concentrates on the high funding years from 1965 until the early 1970s, when the CCEOB disbursed funds to a variety of community action programs and organizations. Records are administration and project oriented and include meeting minutes, correspondence, financial and committee reports, personnel policies, job descriptions, funding information, appointments, program officer listings, as well as project applications and program descriptions.

Archival Collection