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Fercos Family Publicity Collection

Identifier

MS-00919

Abstract

The Fercos Family Publicity Collection (approximately 1978-1989) contains newspaper articles, advertisements, and a poster promoting the Flying Fercos, a family of juggling and acrobatic performers who performed in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Dunes Hotel during the 1970s and 1980s. The materials document the Fercos family's act as part of producer Frederic Apcar's shows such as Casino de Paris and Hot Shock.

Archival Collection

Bill Beam Papers

Identifier

MS-00531

Abstract

The Bill Beam Papers document the career of miner and poetry enthusiast Bill (William) Beam from 1955 to 2004. The papers contain mining materials, photographs, and poetry from mines Beam worked in around the Southwestern United States. Also included are two albums of photographs from the Nevada Test Site.

Archival Collection

Herman van Betten Papers

Identifier

MS-00805

Abstract

The Herman van Betten Papers contain correspondence, campaign fliers, photographs, conference papers, and newspaper articles regarding his involvement in education, mental health matters, regional planning, and political issues in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Nellis Air Force Base Installation Restoration Program Records

Identifier

MS-00680

Abstract

The collection, dated 1988-1999, was created by the United States Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. It consists of unclassified documents relating to the implementation of the Installation Restoration Program (IRP) of environmental remediation and restoration for Department of Defense (DOD) military installations, ranges, and disposal sites in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Karen Sarret Bartolo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00102

Abstract

Oral history interview with Karen Sarret Bartolo conducted by Judy Harrell on November 25, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Bartolo recalls how it was growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and her involvement with the Mormon Church. Bartolo then talks about her father's business, her starting a family and teaching for Clark County School District until retiring.

Archival Collection

Erle A. Taylor Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00237

Abstract

The Erle A. Taylor Photograph Collection (1959-1977) consists of photographic prints, slides, and negatives pertaining primarily to aviation in Nevada. The collection includes images of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, McCarran International Airport, vintage airplanes, air shows, and assorted events and people, including Richard M. Nixon, Gerald Ford, Betty Ford, and Jack Nicklaus. Erle A. Taylor served as the aviation director for Clark County, Nevada throughout the 1970s.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of the Vice President for Development and University Relations Records

Identifier

UA-00047

Abstract

The records contain financial and budgetary information, correspondence, reports, University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus buildings and grounds planning, registrar and academic affairs information and memoranda created by the UNLV Office of the Vice President for Development and University Relations from 1967 to 1983. The records include information about the design and development of the Thomas and Mack Center. Budgets include administrative salaries, biennial budgets, and estimative budgets.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Poster Collection

Identifier

UA-00050

Abstract

Collection is comprised of posters collected by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Special Collections and Archives from 1974 to 2010. The collection primarily includes posters about events and exhibits hosted by UNLV Special Collections and Archives. Also included are posters for other UNLV events including: theatrical events, sporting events, colloquiums, choral productions, and events where UNLV was a partner.

Archival Collection

Jean Olen Papers

Identifier

MS-01052

Abstract

The Jean Olen Papers (1994-2008) document Olen's career as a taxicab driver in Las Vegas, Nevada. Materials include Olen's personal taxicab driver's permit, medical examiner certificate, and other placards found in taxicabs regarding common questions, such as tipping, no smoking, and airport fees. Also included are newspaper clippings about taxicab drivers in Las Vegas, Nevada and four issues of Trip Sheet, a local magazine for taxicab, limousine, trolley, and shuttle drivers, which features letters to the editor written by Olen.

Archival Collection

Nevada Motion Picture Division Collection of Scripts

Identifier

MS-00005

Abstract

The Nevada Motion Picture Division Collection of Scripts dates from 1981 to 2005 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1984 to 1996 and consists primarily of scripts for feature films, television movies and shows, and commercials filmed in the state of Nevada. The collection includes location reports and shooting schedules for some of the productions. The collection also contains press materials received by the Motion Picture Division.

Archival Collection