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Photograph of a speaker at the groundbreaking ceremony, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1991-1992

Date

1991 (year approximate)

Description

An unidentified speaker at the ground breaking ceremony for the Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences (BHS) building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

Image

Geneva Stark Merwin Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00160

Abstract

The Geneva Stark Merwin Photograph Collection features photographic prints and negatives of locations throughout Pahrump, Nevada between 1941 and 1942. Primary locations include a Pahrump school and Pahrump Ranch, as well as locations in local fields and mountains. The photographs capture candid scenes of people walking to school and feeding animals.

Archival Collection

Lisle Family Collection on Education in Beatty, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00212

Abstract

The Lisle Family Collection on Education in Beatty, Nevada, is comprised of photocopies of school records and correspondence from 1933 to 1948. It also includes an official voting register from the 1914 Beatty primary election. The photocopies were created approximately 1950.

Archival Collection

Lambda Business Association monthly luncheon with political speakers: digital image

Date

2013-01-09

Description

From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]; Pat Spearman [Nevada State Senator, District 1, Democrat (lesbian)]; Heidi Swank [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 16, Democrat]; James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; Andrew Martin [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 9, Democrat (gay)]

Image

Nevada Women’s Conference Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00069

Abstract

The Nevada Women’s Conference Photograph Collection depicts the statewide women’s conference held in June 1977 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The photographs include keynote speaker Gloria Steinem, event organizers, workshops, volunteers, and musical performances.

Archival Collection

Primary and General Elections, Candidate Declaration of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures: State, District, or County Office, 1990

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

John Vergiels Political Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00283
Collection Name: John Vergiels Political Papers
Box/Folder: Box 115 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

The Zen Speaker: Breaking the Silence documentary fliers, 2019

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Amy Ayoub Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01157
Collection Name: Amy Ayoub Papers
Box/Folder: Box 07

Archival Component

S. R. Shapiro Collection

Identifier

MS-00085

Abstract

The S. R. Shapiro Collection (1799, 1960-1979) contains gaming instructions, pamphlets, menus, promotional material from travel agents and casinos, and correspondence from Las Vegas, Nevada casinos and casinos around the world. There is also a copy of a French natural history book titled Memories de la Societe d'histoire naturelle de Paris dated 1799. Inside the book are attached advertisements and lottery announcements from English newspapers.

Archival Collection

Endowment for the Middle East Truth (EMET) Speaker of the Truth Award, 2008

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00599
Collection Name: Shelley Berkley Papers
Box/Folder: Box 42

Archival Component

Kendall Stagg Collection

Identifier

MS-00447

Abstract

The Kendall Stagg Collection (1998-2000) consists of material documenting Kendall Stagg’s political races in northern Nevada and also details gay activism in Reno. The collection consists of Stagg campaign materials, a t-shirt from one of his campaigns, and documents pertaining to the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Student Union at the University of Nevada, Reno and Gay Pride parade organizing in Reno.

Archival Collection