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Baton Rouge, Louisiana Family Diary

Identifier

MS-01108

Abstract

The Baton Rouge, Louisiana Family Diary (1848-1860) is a single item that contains personal accounts, diary entries, as well as handwritten and newspaper recipes, in different hands, by approximately three individuals. The first diary section begins in 1848 and mostly contains personal religious reflections and meditations on church sermons and activities. The second set of diary entries cover the years 1858 through 1860 and concerns farming, crops, and general accounts. The farm was located in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area and its primary crops were cotton, sugar cane, and corn. The third section of diary entries contain pages of handwritten recipes and some clipped from a local Baton Rouge newspaper. All the diarists are unidentified, but it was likely kept within a single family.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Academic Achievement Awards Records

Identifier

UA-00134

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Academic Achievement Awards Records (1999-2012) contain planning files, digital and physical photographs, and programs for the annual Academic Achievement Awards event. The annual event, organized by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, celebrates award winners across the University of Nevada, Las Vegas including awards for students, staff, and faculty. This collection also includes planning materials and programs for the Honors Convocation, which celebrates student academic achievements. The planning materials in this collection include correspondence, venue layouts, order request forms, press, schedule of events, and scripts for event speakers.

Archival Collection

Photograph of dedication/cornerstone ceremony, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 07, 1984

Date

1984-10-07

Description

Moya O. Lear, keynote speaker at the Frank and Estella Beam Hall dedication ceremony, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Photograph of dedication/cornerstone ceremony, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 07, 1984

Date

1984-10-07

Description

Keynote speaker Moya Olsen Lear at Beam Hall cornerstone/dedication ceremony at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

Image

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter arts and humanities committee report

Date

1996

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

Text

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Founders Day press release and letter

Date

2001-07-05

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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