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Jon E. Cobain Papers
Identifier
MS-01105
Abstract
The Jon E. Cobain Papers (1963-2009) contains material representing Cobain's experience as the first official graduate of Nevada Southern University (later University of Nevada, Las Vegas) in 1964. Materials include photographs of Cobain and his family, a scrapbook from his 1964 graduation day, newsletters, a copy of Beau's Bits Handbook, personal correspondence, and his diploma. This collection is comprised exclusively of digital surrogates.
Archival Collection
Stella Champo Iaconis Papers
Identifier
MS-00122
Abstract
The Stella Champo Iaconis Papers consist of a certificate for proficiency in Rapid Legible Business Writing from the Palmer Method of Business Writing given on May 11, 1927; a certificate of promotion to high school in Clark County, Nevada dated May 25, 1927; and an autograph book signed by classmates at Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1928.
Archival Collection
Aaron Williams Photograph Collection
Identifier
PH-00234
Abstract
The Aaron Williams Photograph Collection (approximately 1968 to 1983) consists of three black-and-white photographic prints. Two of the images are of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Senior Citizens’ Center with Las Vegas, Nevada Mayor Oran Gragson, and the third of three unidentified individuals.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Byron Underhill by Joyce Moore, March 20, 2002
Date
2002-03-20
Archival Collection
Description
Byron Underhill's father owned the first Coca-Cola bottling plant, the first beer distributorship, and the first bowling alley in Las Vegas. Byron moved here from Needles, Calif., with his family in 1927. Byron later took over the bottling plant, served in the Army as an aircraft mechanic and a glider pilot during World War II, was a private pilot who worked with Search and Rescue, played in various bands, and suggested to the Lions club that they found a burn unit at University Medical Center that is still the only one in the state
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Interview with Robert Joseph Curran, July 18, 2005
Date
2005-07-18
Archival Collection
Description
Narrator affiliation: U.S. Army Staff Officer, Atomic Veteran
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James B. McDaniel Architectural Records
Identifier
MS-00203
Abstract
The James B. McDaniel Records (1960-1978) comprise the plans and drawings created by Las Vegas, Nevada architect James McDaniel who worked independently as James Brooks McDaniel Architect (from 1960-1978) and with a partner as Moffitt and McDaniel Architects, Limited (during the 1970s). This collection includes materials from over 115 projects managed by McDaniel. Records include oversized architectural drawings, and files of architectural projects. McDaniel designed many University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) buildings, residential, commercial, and landscape designs for Las Vegas clients. Also included are business files of construction estimates, specifications, invoices, change orders, and correspondence.
Archival Collection
Interview with Corbin Harney, August 4, 2005
Date
2005-08-04
Archival Collection
Description
Narrator affiliation: Western Shoshone Spiritual Leader; Protester
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Jana Wilcox Lavin (Opportunity 180) oral history interview conducted by Kelliann Beavers: transcript
Date
2022-04-19
Archival Collection
Description
From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Education sector interviews file.
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Interview with William John Mayer, July 20, 2004
Date
2004-07-20
Archival Collection
Description
Narrator affiliation: Electrical Engineer; Los Alamos National Laboratory
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