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Marion Brooks Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00422

Abstract

The Marion Brooks Photograph Collection (approximately 1983-1989) contains one black-and-white photographic negative depicting Brooks with his family and associates, as well as three black-and-white photographic negatives of the Blue Diamond Mine in Clark County, Nevada. These negatives are reproductions of originals loaned to UNLV University Libraries Special Collection and Archives in 1983.

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Cork Proctor Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00349

Abstract

The Cork Proctor Photograph Collection (1960s-1980s) primarily contains black-and-white photographic reproductions of early Las Vegas, Nevada; the Cal-Neva Lodge at Lake Tahoe, Nevada; and various celebrities. The collection also includes black-and-white photographic prints of the Helldorado Parade. Cork Proctor was a comedian who performed throughout Nevada and the United States.

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Doris Hancock Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00003

Abstract

The Doris Hancock Photograph Collection (1882-1987) contains photographs of Las Vegas, Nevada educator Doris Hancock and her family. The collection includes images of Southern Nevada and surrounding areas, particularly the mining town of Rhyolite, Nevada, the Colorado River, the Hoover (Boulder) Dam, Red Rock Canyon, early Las Vegas, and Death Valley, California.

Archival Collection

Gil Shaw Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00396

Abstract

The collection is primarily comprised of photographs shot by photo enthusiast and Congregation Ner Tamid member, Gil Shaw. Photographs primarily depict events such as annual meetings, social events, and High Holy Day services held at and by Congregation Ner Tamid from 2004 to 2014. Also included are photographs depicting the 1983 construction of Congregation Ner Tamid's new campus in Henderson, Nevada.

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Perri Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00181

Abstract

The Perri Family Photograph Collection (approximately 1950-1959) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of Las Vegas, Nevada landmarks such as McCarran Field, Last Frontier Village, and the Union Pacific Railroad Depot. The photographs depict the Perri family at these various locations. Also included in the collection are photographs of the Las Vegas Race Track and Las Vegas Fire Department.

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William Mors Audiovisual Collection

Identifier

MS-01147

Abstract

The William Mors Audiovisual Collection (approximately 1989-2001) contains material created by William Mors Productions and the Las Vegas History Foundation. Subjects include Hoover Dam, entertainment in Las Vegas, Liberace, and the history of Las Vegas. The collection consists of vhs tapes, U-Matic tapes, betamax, and other formats and are originals, masters, edited masters, clips, and final production tapes.

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Nevada Biltmore Hotel Collection

Identifier

MS-00479

Abstract

The collection dates from 1942 to 1986 and contains a scrapbook and other materials related to the Nevada Biltmore built by Robert Brooks in Las Vegas, Nevada. The scrapbook includes photographs of the resort and newspaper clippings. It also contains some materials from the Seven Seas restaurant owned by Brooks in Hollywood, California. The collection includes newspaper clippings related to Las Vegas gaming and politics, some photographs of Bob Brooks and his wife Jewel at social events in Las Vegas, and a Biltmore menu and stationary.

Archival Collection

Speakers' stand, exhibit area, the assembled crowd, Lake Powell, and Glen Canyon Dam, 1969 June 19

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File

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 21

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"Groundbreaking - MSU expansion and Student Recreation Center. Speakers: Harter, Berkley, Mills, Student Body President", 2005

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Item

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UNLV TV Audiovisual Collection
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Collection Number: UA-00098
Collection Name: UNLV TV Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Box 03, Digital File 00

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#71265: UNLV swimmer and winter commencement speaker Michelle Troup on November 29, 2016, 2016 November 29

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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

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