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Architectural drawing of additions and alterations to the mens' and womens' health clubs in the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 19, 1965

Date

1965-02-25

Description

Floor plans, sections, elevations for mens' and womens' health clubs at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Includes door and finish schedules. "Sheet no. 17A. Job no. 420. Drawn by Shoji Yasuda. Job captain, Mas Tokubo. 2-26-65. Revised 4-19-65."
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South;

Latest Drawing Revision: 1965-04-19

Image

Governor's Conference on Women Records

Identifier

MS-00349

Abstract

The collection contains programs, organizational records and reports relating to the Governor's Conference on Women held in March 1989 in Carson City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Nevada Women's Archives Records

Identifier

UA-00052

Abstract

Records (1994-1999) are comprised of planning documents, newspaper clippings, external communication, and memoranda documenting the establishment and operations of the Nevada Women's Archives at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The records primarily document collection materials from the first exhibit created using the Nevada Women's Archive.

Archival Collection

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

Minority women and women's rights, 1973

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

National Organization for Women, Las Vegas Chapter Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00354
Collection Name: National Organization for Women, Las Vegas Chapter Records
Box/Folder: Box 03

Archival Component

"Women's Work and Women's Studies", 1971

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

National Organization for Women, Las Vegas Chapter Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00354
Collection Name: National Organization for Women, Las Vegas Chapter Records
Box/Folder: Box 06

Archival Component

Women's Research Institute of Nevada Records

Identifier

UA-00071

Abstract

The Women's Research Institute of Nevada Records (1997-2017) document the establishment and activities of the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The majority of the collection represents research files, correspondence, and other working files kept by Joanne Goodwin, professor of history at UNLV and executive director of WRIN from 1999 to 2017. Materials include information about the creation of WRIN as well as its partnership with the National Education for Women's Leadership program to create NEW Leadership Nevada. Digital files in this collection include WRIN and NEW Leadership event photographs and administrative files used for WRIN operations. Digital files also include copies of annual reports and WRIN newsletters. Also included is a copy of Looking Back at Nevada Women, a documentary hosted by Goodwin. The records provide information on the creation of WRIN and the activities, events, and day to day operations of the institute including information on obtaining and maintaining funding for a research institute.

Archival Collection

Nevada Women's History Project Records

Identifier

MS-00406

Abstract

The Nevada Women's History Project Records (1995-2008) contain the early organizational records of the Nevada Women's History Project (NWHP), which was created to collect and disseminate information about women throughout Nevada's history. The collection reflects the early organization of the Nevada Women's History Project's (NWHP) Southern region and the variety of events and projects with which the organization was involved with across the state of Nevada. Materials include membership lists, meeting minutes, press releases, project files, and NWHP newsletters.

Archival Collection

National Organization for Women artwork and ephemera, 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

Zine, artwork, and magazine for the National Organization for Women (NOW).

Text

Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs Records

Identifier

MS-00266

Abstract

The Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs (NFWC) Records date from 1907 until 1999 and document the administration, activities, and publications of the NFWC. During the twentieth century, the NFWC included member clubs from throughout the state of Nevada including the Mesquite Club in Las Vegas, the Reno Women's Civic Club, and the Lamoille Women's Club. The collection includes meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence, publications, reports, and newspaper clippings.

Archival Collection