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Prince Stanislaus J. Bielski Papers

Identifier

MS-00758

Abstract

The Prince Stanislaus J. Bielski Papers, 1908-1979, are comprised of legal and personal documents, including letters and genealogical records, primarily referencing litigation between Prince Stanislaus J. Bielski and his wife, Jeannine Bielski De Ayala. Also included are photographs of Bielski, his family, and friends.

Archival Collection

Elsie and Richard Goldsworthy Collection of Las Vegas Ephemera

Identifier

MS-00759

Abstract

The Elsie and Richard Goldsworthy Collection on Las Vegas Ephemera (1960-1999) contains ephemera from hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada and includes programs, table tents, and postcards. There is additional material created by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and invitations to special events hosted by various Las Vegas dignitaries. Additional materials includes programs and fliers from local theater companies in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) Disaster Collection of News Articles

Identifier

MS-00760

Abstract

The Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) Disaster Collection of News Articles (1988-1992) consists of articles from Las Vegas and other state and regional newspapers about the PEPCON plant explosion that took place in May of 1988. Also included are United Press International press releases from October to December, 1988.

Archival Collection

Nevada Test Site Roadrunners Special Projects Collection on Reconnaissance Aircraft

Identifier

MS-00761

Abstract

The Nevada Test Site Roadrunners Special Projects Collection on Reconnaissance Aircraft dates from 1965 to 1998 and contains flight manuals, technical manuals, pilot information, and photographs pertaining to reconnaissance aircraft and programs. The collection includes four A-12 technical manuals, National Air and Space Intelligence Center publications, and a list of pilots who flew the U-2 (Dragon Lady) aircraft from 1955 to 1993. Twenty of the twenty-eight photographs are color prints and include cockpit and flight images.

Archival Collection

Historic Building Survey Collection

Identifier

MS-00762

Abstract

The Historic Building Survey Collection (1930-2001) contains materials on the preservation of historic buildings in Southern Nevada, Arizona, and Utah from Dr. Ralph Roske's History 117 course taught at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The collection is comprised of surveys which include descriptions, photographs, blueprints, newspaper clippings, pamplets, and fliers related to historic houses, businesses, and public sites.

Archival Collection

Company Mobility Histories Papers

Identifier

MS-00763

Abstract

The Company Mobility Histories Papers (1972-1977) includes surveys completed by students for Nevada History 117, a course taught by Professor Ralph Roske at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Students followed locations, phone numbers, ownership, and name changes of various businesses over their time of operation. Included were hotels, convenience stores, automotive shops, construction companies, and markets.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Hilton Hotel Race and Sportsbook Records

Identifier

MS-00764

Archival Collection

Coates Playing Cards Collection

Identifier

MS-00765

Abstract

The Coates Playing Cards Collection (1920s-1960s) consists of sixty-six decks of playing cards collected by Mrs. Phillip A. Coates. The collection includes promotional decks from various businesses, including the Southern Pacific Lines railroad and the Grace Line steamship company. The majority of the decks are of a narrower design to be used in playing canasta or bridge, with many being multi-deck sets.

Archival Collection

Dennis Lee Askew Papers

Identifier

MS-00766

Abstract

The Dennis Lee Askew papers date from 1966 to 2013 and contain "Rock Talk" columns from the Las Vegas Sun newspaper, posters, photographs, correspondence, audio cassette tapes, one DVD of the "Rock Talk" television special, and newspaper clippings.

Archival Collection

Jerry Tarkanian Memorabilia

Identifier

MS-00767

Abstract

The Jerry Tarkanian Memorabilia (1990-1992, 2013) contains two plaques, newspaper clippings, two magazine articles, and one photograph.

Archival Collection