Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas - Archives Summary
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MS 001
Papers of Helen J. Stewart, 1869-1948
Correspondence and papers, 1869-1948, concerning the death of
Helen Stewart's husband, Archibald; raising a family; running a
farm and cattle ranch; and the development of the Las Vegas area.
Known as the "First Lady of Las Vegas", Mrs. Stewart was active
in the establishment of the town and its early government. Other
family papers are included in the collection.
Access to collection is restricted. See manuscripts curator for more
information.
MS 002
Papers of Lester "Benny" Binion, 1950 - 1952
Business and personal correspondence, 1950 - 1952, pertaining to
Binion's gaming activities in Las Vegas, especially his operation
and ownership of the Horseshoe Club. Included are some letters to
Maury M. Berstein and other officers and employees of the
Horseshoe Club; materials relating to Binion's ranching interests;
and miscellaneous corporate and personal business records.
MS 003
Papers of Frank A. Buol, 1898 - 1957
Correspondence and business records, 1898 - 1957, related to
Buol's farming, land speculation, and general store in Pahrump
Valley, Nevada. Also included are papers related to his mining
interests in the vicinity. There is some material on the early
development of Las Vegas, most of this in the form of letters from
Frank's brother, Peter Buol, who served as first mayor of the city.
In addition, there are miscellaneous records concerning Chateau
Buol, Frank's Pahrump Valley winery, family photographs, and
letters to Robert B. Lee and Carl Myers, Buol's employees at the
Johnnie Mine.
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MS 004
Southwestern Mining Company, 1881 - 1896
Collection, 1881 - 1896, is comprised primarily of the letters
between W.S. Mills, who managed the company's mines in
Eldorado Canyon, Nevada, and his assistant, George B.
Waterhouse. The letters detail mining activity in the Eldorado
Mining District on the Colorado River.
MS 005
Village Leather Shop, 1953-1956
Three account books and other financial records from Joseph E.
Heiligers' shop at the Last Frontier Village, Las Vegas, Nevada
dating from 1953 through 1956.
MS 006
Papers of Frank Williams, 1897 - 1918
The papers of Frank Williams date from 1905 to1918. Included are
scrapbooks containing bills compiled and annotated by Williams
while he represented Lincoln County in the Nevada Assembly
(1905-1907); a letter (April 16, 1907) from Governor John Sparks
informing Williams of his appointment to the Nevada State Board
of Agriculture; a Clark County property tax receipt (1918); and an
admittance card for a meeting at a miners' union hall on February
8, 1897.
MS 007
Records of the United Spanish War Veterans, Pat McCarran Camp
#10, 1935 - 1983
Collection consists of the extensive records of the United Spanish
American War Veterans - Pat McCarran Camp and its Women's
Auxiliary, 1935-1983. Included are minutes of meetings; financial
and membership records; newspaper clippings and other printed
materials; photographs* and scrapbooks of Pat McCarran Camp
#10, United Spanish War Veterans, Las Vegas, Department of
Nevada, and of its women's auxiliary (Pat McCarran Auxiliary #5).
*photos are stored as photograph collection no. 0064 [United
Spanish War Veterans Collection]
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MS 008
Records of the Clark County Recorders Office, 1874 - 1975
The records of the Clark County Recorders Office date from 1874
to 1909. Included in the collection are property tax assessment
rolls (1909-1911) and records of the county recorders office. The
latter includes deeds, mortgages, marriage records, receiving
books, federal tax lien notices, army and navy discharges, justice
court records, a municipal court register of actions for the City of
Searchlight, a register of town lots in Las Vegas, business license,
receipts, redemption certificates, water appropriation records,
mining notices, and records of the Searchlight, El Dorado and
Yellow Pine (Goodsprings) mining districts (some dating back to
1874).
Access to this collection is restricted and requires 24 hour notice.
See manuscripts curator for more information.
MS 009
Appraisal Report of the Twin Lakes Resort for the City of Las
Vegas, Nevada, 1964
"Appraisal Report of the Twin Lakes Resort for the City of Las
Vegas, Nevada," 1964 by the Anderson-Stanton Company of
Phoenix, Arizona. Included in the collection are photographs of the
appraised property and floor plans of buildings at the resort which
became Lorenzi Park.
MS 010
Johnnie Mining and Milling Company, 1905 - 1911
The Records of the Johnnie Mining and Milling company date
from 1905 to 1911.Records include: correspondence (1905-1909),
monthly reports (1910-1911); an annual report issued in April of
1905; a report of costs and recovery per ton of ore milled
(1908-1910); a lease agreement form; and other miscellaneous
records of the firm (and its predecessor Johnnie Consolidated Gold
Mining Company, 1905-1906).
The Johnnie Mine was located at Johnnie in southern Nye County,
Nevada. Some of the individuals represented in the collection are
Carl Anderson, G.F. Moser, A.D. Myers, Carl F. Schader and Jerry
Rourke.
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MS 011
Papers of H.H. Johnson, 1908 - 1918
This collection is comprised of the business records of Johnsons's
newspaper, the Eldorado Canyon Miner, which was published at
Eldorado Canyon (Nelson postoffice), Clark County, Nevada, in
1917, together with records of the Eldorado Enterprise Gold
Mining Company and the Lucky Maid Silver, Lead and Zinc
Mining Company, both of which Johnson served as secretary.
The mining company records consist of location notices, proofs of
labor claims, deeds, correspondence, articles of incorporation,
stock certificates, records of stock sales and transfers, oaths of
company officers, prospectuses and miscellaneous financial
documents. Among officers and stockholders of the mining
companies whose activities are noted are Ed W. Clark, Thomas
Clark (president of the Lucky Maid), T.L. Murphy, Roy W.
Martin, George A. Fayle, Fred A. Hale, Jr., E.P. Jeanes (president
of Eldorado Enterprise), Clark M. Alvord, W.W. Coop, R.T.
Leonards and C.E.L. Gresh. Also included is letterhead stationery
of the Eldorado Canyon Publicity Association, listing officers.
MS 012
Las Vegas Volunteer Fire Department, 1930 - 1982
Papers and records, 1930-1982. Fire records, payroll, rosters, bank
records, constitutions and by-laws, minutes, correspondence. The
volunteers were replaced by paid firemen in 1942, but continued as
an organization until 1982.
MS 013
Las Vegas Fire Department, 1945 - 1970s
Papers and records, 1945-1970s consisting of fire statistics,
payroll, social club information, correspondence, history, and
annual reports.
MS 014
Bottle Club of Las Vegas, 1967 - 1974
Collection, 1967 - 1974 consists of publications, newsletters, and
miscellaneous bottle club information. Also included is an index
to "Punkin Seed", the club newsletter.
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MS 015
Papers of John F. and Florence Lee Jones Cahlan, 1940s - 1970s
John and Florence Jones Cahlan donated a large collection of
articles, manuscripts, and printed material concerning Las Vegas
and the state of Nevada. See the Guide to the Cahlan Manuscript
Collection.
MS 016
League of Women Voters, 1960s - 1970s
Collection consists of the reports, papers, and public information
of the Las Vegas Chapter of the League of Women Voters from the
1960s and 1970s. Collection includes voting information and
election guides; reports on the state legislature: newsletter;
community issues (education, pollution, parks, land use, welfare,
child care, government consolidation studies, mental health,
government structure)
MS 017
Thomas Taney Collection, 1930 - 2004
Included in the collection are loan agreements between Artemis
Ham, Mary Belle Park, and the Four Queens Hotel and Casino; a
book by Robert Laxalt with campaign literature from Paul Laxalt;
assorted printed material from Las Vegas, 1940s-1950s, including
1958 Desert Inn Golf tournament booklet; Musical scores, one
"Fun in the Sun in Las Vegas" and "Four American Indian Songs."
MS 018
Papers of J. L. Arnold, 1940 - 1959
Papers, dating from 1940 to 1959, including identification cards,
clippings, receipts, printed material of J.L. Arnold from his days
with the Railroad Express Agency (1940s and 1950s). Also in the
collection are books, timetables, schedules and other material
related to the Union Pacific Railroad.
MS 019
Papers of Elbert Edwards, 1905 - 1926
Papers date between 1905 and 1926. Of particular note are the
1914 election materials from St. Thomas and the Field Book of Ed
Giles, a Goldfield mining engineer.
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MS 020
Papers and drawings of Elmo Bruner, 1950s - 1970s
Papers and drawings of architect Elmo Bruner, dating from the
1950s to the 1970s. Included are the call for bids (specifications)
of notable Las Vegas buildings such as the John S. Park School
and St. Anne's Catholic Church.
MS 021
Papers of Oran K. Gragson, 1960-1979
Oran Gragson was a former mayor of Las Vegas and the collection
dates from the 1960s through the 1970s. Collection consists
primarily of books, reports, printed material, and correspondence.
MS 022
Radio scripts of Ned Day, 1986 - 1987
A collection of radio scripts by Ned Day, Las Vegas journalist and
newscaster. The program was produced for station KROL during
1986 and 1987, until his death. Index included in collection
MS 023
Fremont Hotel registers, 1937 - 1945
8 register books from the Fremont Hotel, Las Vegas dating from
1937 to 1945. They came originally from Leona C. Buchet, owner
of the hotel. Registers include guest name, city of origin, and paid
status.
MS 024
HABS of Kiel Ranch, North Las Vegas, 1988
Prepared in 1988 as part of a city park and development plan, this
is the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) of Kiel Ranch,
North Las Vegas. Included are 61 photographs of ranch site and
buildings. 59 page report contains history of Kiel Ranch, structure
descriptions, chain of title, bibliography, maps, floor plans, and
building details.
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MS 025
Ruth Hazard Collection, 1937 - 1982
Collection consists of miscellaneous Las Vegas materials dating
from 1937 to 1982. Of primary note is the Las Vegas High School
Yearbook from 1937 and the Chamber of Commerce Publications
from the 1970s.
MS 026
Lorenzi Park Collection, 1928 - 1967
Dating from 1928 to 1967, this collection consists of newspaper
clippings on Lorenzi and the Lorenzi resort; hand-written notes on
Lorenzi history by Louise Lorenzi Fountain; biographical
information on Lorenzi family and in-laws; family and business
printed material; city plaque honoring D.G. Lorenzi; and post cards
(in photo collection: #2487 - 2501; photographs #2502 - 2532).
MS 027
Stanley Smith Collection, 1910 - 1945
Collection dates between 1910 and 1945. Bulk of the material
relates to railroads. Also of note is a 1924 Arrowhead Magazine on
Lost City.
MS 028
Clark County Civil Defense Records, 1944 - 1960
Records of the Clark County Civil Defense dating from 1944 to
1960. Included are papers, records, correspondence, brochures,
pamphlet and misc. data concerning civil defense activities. In
addition to local and state activity, federal activity is also
documented. In addition are notes on film use, radio scripts, and
other use of media by the agency Also in the collection are
publications, clippings, instructions in the event of emergencies,
and papers related to affiliate groups such as Nellis AFB, the
Atomic Energy Commission, and the Boy Scouts
MS 029
Papers of Ken Van Vorst, 1940s - 1980s
Manuscript collection of Ken Van Vorst, dating from the 1940s
through the 1980s. Included is his "Legends of Yesterday," an
anecdotal, personal history of Las Vegas from the 1940s to the
1980s. Mr. Van Vorst was also a Mason and member of the Shrine,
and some of those documents are available in the collection.
Membership cards from major Las Vegas casinos and hotels are of
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particular note.
Collection also includes a 1964 Masonic-stamped King James
Bible, red letter edition.
MS 030
Robert Stoldal Collection, 1940s - 1970s
Dating from the 1940s through the 1970s, this collection contains
unused stationery from many Las Vegas hotels such as Dunes,
New Frontier, Last Frontier, Desert Inn, and El Rancho Vegas.
Also of note are materials related to Howard Hughes.
MS 031
George Thompson Collection, 1940s - 1950s
This collection includes19 photos of Police Chief George
Thompson and the Las Vegas Police Dep't, 1940s and 1950s. Also
in the collection are newspaper clippings of Thompson and the
police department, police identifications cards, and a small amount
of certificates and correspondence. In addition, there is an 8 page
"BMI project story" by Henderson Chamber of Commerce, 1947.
MS 032
Charles McCarthy Collection, 1915 - 1918
Dating from 1915 to 1918, this collection is comprised of papers,
correspondence, and mining records of Charles McCarthy, a
former Clark County Assessor. Included in the collection are stock
certificates, bills from local Las Vegas businesses, miscellaneous
mining records, the election certificates of Mrs. McCarthy, who
also served as Assessor, townsite map, and information from
Platina, NV., mining group. Also included are diagrams of some
mines in the Yellow Pine District, a plan of Eastern Star mine in
Crescent, and a small amount of family background.
MS 033
Civil Defense Collection, 1940s - 1950s
Four scrapbooks from Cy Crandall, head of the Civil Defense
agency in Las Vegas, 1940s - 1950s. Newspaper clippings from
the war years are indexed. Civil Defense clippings are filed into
large categories. 1953 clippings are in one volume. AEC clippings
and loose files are in another book. See also MS 028 for Civil
Defense records.
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MS 034
Papers of Charles Sloan, 1900 - 1948
Collection consists of papers, mining correspondence, mining
maps, miscellaneous items of Charles Sloan, Deputy Mineral
Surveyor for the state of Nevada, appointed in 1908. Records from
AZ, CA, ID, TX, and Mexico are also included. Nevada material
includes correspondence from Searchlight, envelope from Bunker
Hill Consolidated mines, and articles of Incorporation from the
Red Paint Gold Mining Co. A brief history and conditions of the
Bodie District and a description and list of uses for magnesite are
included. Appointment papers, misc. bills and government notices.
One photo, which is of Sloan and two others. Correspondence
from Charles Hopkins, founder of Quartette Mine, Searchlight.
MS 035
Papers of Ed Fountain, 1950s - 1960s
Papers, records, correspondence of Ed Fountain, Las Vegas City
Commissioner in the 1950s - 1960s. Some business notes from
KLAS-TV, Toyota, and Lorenzi Resort. Biographical information
of Fountain and Lorenzi families. Hoover Dam I.D. cards and
badges; Shrine Club material; material from Fountain's election
campaigns, 1955 - 1965; misc. City Commission business;
plaques, awards, and newspaper clippings.
MS 036
Patricia Lee - Civil Defense, 1950s
Civil Defense materials dating from the 1950s. Items include
manuals, notices of air raids, and Civil Defense ID cards. In
addition, correspondence between the Civil Defense and the
Atomic Energy Commission is included.
MS 037
Margaret Allen Collection, 1943 - 1963
Material, dating from 1942 to 1963, consists of correspondence
and personal items from World War II activities in Las Vegas. In
the collection are ration books, Red Cross materials, newspaper
clippings, and a V-mail letter.
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MS 038
Gene Segerblom Collection, 1950s - 1970s
Various collection of printed materials and publications dating
from the 1950s to the 1970s. Of particular note are the menus and
promotional materials from Las Vegas hotels and casinos. Also
included is a photo book by architect Richard Stadleman, featuring
his buildings in Las Vegas.
MS 039
Elbert Edwards Collection, 1965 - 1989
Collection dates from 1972 to 1989. Included is biographical
information on Elbert Edwards as well as Edwards' "The Story of
Queho," a program on audio cassette. Also in the collection is
information on the U.S.S. Nevada and other general materials
related to Las Vegas history.
MS 040
Clark County School District, 1931 - 1981
Dating from 1931 to 1981, the Clark County School District
Collection contains guides, reports, and historical research. Of
special interest are the teacher applications to the El Dorado
School District from 1930 to 1941. Also of note is the photo year
book of the North 9th Street School (J.D. Smith).
MS 041
Papers of James Hinds, 1970 - 1985
2 volume manuscript entitled "Under Seven Generals: A Private
Memoir of my Service as USAF Tactical Fighter Weapons
Historian," by James Hinds. It discusses his job as base historian
from 1970 - 1985, various airplane types, missile systems, testing,
commanders, and notes of Air Force History.
Until May of 2002, pages 1-70 could be used only with the
permission of Mr. Hinds and verified by Museum Staff. Entire
manuscript is now open for educational purposes.
MS 042
Papers of Mary Dykstra, 1941 - 1945
Dating from 1941 to 1945, collection consists primarily of
materials from the Las Vegas Gunnery School. Items of note are
Christmas menus, a base pass, draft board letters, and mileage
ration stamps.
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MS 043
Mary Edwards Collection, 1902 - 1989
Collection dates between 1902 and 1941 and consists of various
printed materials. Included are copies of Ely Daily Times, Clark
County Review, and McCall's magazine.
MS 044
Landmark Hotel, 1988 - 1990
The Landmark Hotel went out of business in June, 1991 and the
papers in this collection are discards from the hotel. Included are
room items, books, brochures, menus, stationery, food and
beverage reports, health reports, miscellaneous schedules,
correspondence, memos, and hotel paperwork.
MS 045
Jay Florian Mitchell Collection, 1954 - 1975
Dating from 1945 to 1975, this collection consists of items from
various Las Vegas Hotels including stationery, publications,
menus, show ads, envelopes, programs, etc. Hotels include Aqua,
Desert Inn, El Rey (Searchlight), El Cortez, Flamingo, Last
Frontier, New Frontier, Mr. Sy's, Nevada Club, Royal Nevada,
Stardust, Sands, Thunderbird, and the Tropicana.
Also in the collection are various publications from Las Vegas
during the 1950s and 1960s.
MS 046
Material Collected about Howard Hughes, 1930 - 1988
The collection dates from 1930 to 1988 and is comprised of
various printed materials related to Howard Hughes and his
business dealings in Las Vegas. Included is information on Summa
Corporation and its officers; Landmark Hotel, John Meier (Hughes'
aide); KLAS news reports on Hughes; atomic testing; Hughes'
correspondence with the city of Las Vegas about the potential
airport; portion of Hughes' 1976 estate appraisal; agreement with
Rosemont Enterprises, material on Hughes' will; Robert Maheu
civil suit; and an interview with Hank Greenspun (Las Vegas Sun)
about Hughes from 1983.
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MS 047
Papers of Kermit Wayne , 1958 - 1964
Kermit Wayne designed signs for Yesco in the 1960s and 1970s.
In the collection, 1958 - 1964, are magazine and newspaper articles
about Yesco and Las Vegas signs. Of particular note is a sketch of
The Dunes "Sheik."
MS 048
Telephone Sheet Music, 1906 - 1956
20 pieces of sheet music relating to telephone themes, 1900 1950s.
MS 049
Las Vegas Telephone Directories, 1914 - 1953
Las Vegas phone directories, 1939 - 1953, scattered (10 total). Las
Vegas Phone Company Payment Ledger, 1914 - 1917.
For more telephone books, see MS 15 (the Cahlan Collection) and
the NSMLV general telephone book database.
MS 050
Newcomers Club, 1957 - 1990
Records, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and minutes of
the Newcomers Club in Las Vegas, 1957 - 1990. 22 scrapbooks.
MS 051
Dennis McBride Manuscript Collection, 1975 - 1993
Dating from 1975 through 1993, collection is comprised of Dennis
McBride's manuscripts, correspondence, and notes for both
non-fiction and fiction writings. Included writings: "Building
Hoover Dam: An Oral History of the Great Depression"; "In the
Beginning; A History of Boulder City, Nevada"; "Hoover Dam:
The Pioneer Experience"; "Midnight on Arizona Street: The Secret
Life of the Boulder Dam Hotel"; "Father Joseph: Six Short Stories"
[Master's degree thesis]; and miscellaneous articles written for
local and national magazines.
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Donor's original arrangement has been maintained.
MS 052
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers time capsule, 1903 - 1939
The DUP [Daughters of the Utah Pioneers] built a monument at
the Old Fort in 1939. In it they put letters, brochures, and
photographs from various Las Vegas families and organizations. It
was moved from the Elks property to Fantasy (Lions) park in 1974.
Construction on the new State office building at the park site in
1993 unearthed the time capsule. DUP reburied copies in a new
capsule at the Mormon Fort in 1994. Original documents are here,
mostly family histories.
MS 053
Acme Sheet Metal Company, 1952 - 1953
2 folders of business records, correspondence, bills, and receipts
from the Acme Sheet Metal Company, Las Vegas, 1952 - 1953.
Various Las Vegas businesses are represented. Some labor union
material.
MS 054
Clark County Democratic Party, 1952 - 1953
This collection is comprised Democratic party material from Clark
County during the 1970s and 1980s. Included in the collection are
newspaper clippings, campaign material, correspondence, and
sample ballots. Publications from Democratic party in NV and
Women's Democratic Club of Clark County are also represented.
Collection includes printed material, inauguration invitations,
campaign ads, bumper stickers, tributes to Al Bramlet, Alan Bible,
Mike O'Callaghan, Howard Cannon. Miscellaneous Las Vegas
printed material on Hank Greenspun, Noel Manoukian, Federal
Building, Las Vegas Downs, and Warren Burger.
MS 055
Boulder Club, 1929 - 1957
Records of the Boulder Club, Las Vegas, 1929 - 1957. Includes
receipts, correspondence, gaming revenue, financial reports, Bingo
Enterprise reports, day books, Boulder Bar books and receipts, tax
returns, employee cards, license receipts, titles, insurance, misc.
business papers, P.J. Goumond receipts, Tule Springs, daily sheets,
bank statements and checks.
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MS 056
Dennis McBride - C.C.C. & Boulder Dam Hotel, 1930s - 1990s
Research materials for two of donor's books (on the Boulder City
Civilian Conservation Corps and the Boulder Dam Hotel). Includes
correspondence, clippings, xeroxed items, notes, published
materials, and interviews. Material represents information from the
1930s through the 1990s, but was collected between 1986 and
1995.
MS 057
Clemance Snyder Collection, 1968 - 1986
Collection, 1958 - 1986, is composed primarily of printed material
from politicians such as Moran, Reagan, Johnson, Laxalt, Fike,
List, Nixon, and Raggio. Also included are printed materials from
the Las Vegas Symphony, the Jr. League, the Mesquite Club, and
the Towne Club.
MS 058
McNamee Collection, 1903 - 1977
169 boxes of papers, correspondence, and files from McNamee
and McNamee Law Firm dated from 1903 to 1977. Files
represented include divorces and civil suits.
Search container list for more detailed information.
MS 059
Dorothy Wright Collection, 1865 - 1981
Information dates from 1865, but material wasn't accumulated until
the 1980s. There is material from the "Country School Legacy"
project, including: 18 black and white slides; 67 color sides; 17
interview tapes; manuscript "Country School Legacy: Report from
Southern Nevada," including 40 photographs; booklet "Country
School Legacy: Humanities on the Frontier;" donor's masters thesis
"Rural Schools of Southern Nevada;" 28 pages of interview
transcriptions and photocopies of each; folder of teaching
materials; 25 photocopies of the Annual Reports of
Superintendents; 1885 - 1947; 1 folder of miscellany.
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MS 060
Papers from the Pair-O-Dice Club, Las Vegas, 1931 - 1939
Pair-O-Dice Papers, 1931 - 1939. Included are bills of sale; title
insurance; a chattel mortgage; trustee's deed; indentures; an escrow
settlement; a receipt; a partial property inventory; and
correspondence. The documents include the names Frank and
Angelina Detra, L.A. Kern, Oscar and Laura Klawitter, Ethel and
H.J. Milford, Alice Kern, and Joe and Francesca Graglia.
MS 061
Helen J. Stewart & Family, 1877 - 1965
Material concerning Helen J. Stewart, El Mina Hansen Stewart,
Daughter in Law of Helen J. Stewart , Second Wife of William J.
Stewart Helen J. and Archibald Stewart First Son. 1877 - 1960s.
Includes correspondence, election certificates, birth records,
telegrams, newspaper clippings, certificates, 1965 city map, and
miscellaneous notes.
This collection is restricted. See curator for more information.
MS 062
Larry Cripe Collection, 1959 - 1983
Documents, 1959 - 1983, relating to Clark County acquisition of
Holt Addition to Searchlight; individual property rights on same;
battles with Searchlight Town Board regarding sewer connections
and other battles; printed material on acquisition of public lands
and mining claims.
MS 063
KNPR Oral Histories for "The Las Vegas I Remember",
1997-2004
This is a collection of transcripts from interviews of 25 people
involved in the history of Las Vegas. Interviewers were Frank
Wright of Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, Tim
Anderson with KNPR and Mark Hall-Patton of the Howard W.
Cannon Aviation Museum. The interviews were conducted
between October of 1997 and February of 1998. The interviews
were then used in "The Las Vegas I Remember" radio spots.
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MS 064
Las Vegas Centennial Collection, 2004 - 2006
This collection, comprised of Centennial Committee administrative
files, news clippings, and ephemera covers the planning and
celebration of the Las Vegas Centennial. Collected by NSMLV
staff.
MS 064.1
Las Vegas Centennial Collection addition (2), 2004 - 2006
This is a brief addition to the Centennial Collection of MS 64.
Similar materials are included.
MS 065
Clark County Naturalization Records, 1898 - 1956
Clark County Naturalization Records of the Eighth Judicial
District Court. These records include 15 bound volumes and one
box of index cards covering the years 1898 to 1956. The volumes
contain Declarations of Intention, Petitions for Naturalization, lists
of naturalized citizens, and naturalized depositions. There are a
few items of correspondence between the Clark County Clerk and
the Immigration of Naturalization Service.
MS 066
Boulder Canyon Reclamation Project, 1869 - 1931
A 1931 survey of mines that would be submerged by Lake Mead.
Surveys contain a history of the mine, including owners, and
extent of holdings. Search container list for detailed information.
MS 067
Karen Salamon Collection, 1945 - 2004
This collection(1945 - 2004), donated by Karen Salamon (nee
Esslinger) contains items regarding the Esslinger homestead on
Charleston Boulevard, Karen's modeling career, newspaper
clippings, and publications from railroad companies. It is broken
into 4 series:
1. Allen & Helene Esslinger - personal correspondence, homestead
information (including real estate documents and tax paperwork)
2. Karen Esslinger - modeling portfolios, contest information,
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brochures, and magazines
3. Newspaper clippings
4. Railroad publications - Includes publications from Union Pacific
MS 067.1
Salamon Collection 2, 1960s
Additional items for MS 66 in a separate accession, dating from
the 1960s. Materials include newspaper clippings, 1950s - 1960s
and an undated Las Vegas tour-guide map.
MS 068
Women's Democratic Club of Clark County, 1950s - 1999
Records of the Women's Democratic Club of Clark County,
Nevada, 1950s - 1990s. The collection is broken into several
series: Organizational, Events, Newsletters, Printed Materials,
Video Recordings, Scrapbooks, and Photographs.
MS 069
United Spanish American War Veterans, 1916 - 1963
Collection, 1916 - 1963, of the United Spanish War Veterans.
Documents include reports from camps throughout Nevada.
MS 070
Grand Gulch Mining Company, 1900 - 1932
1900 - 1932. Administrative papers (chiefly financial &
correspondence) from the Grand Gulch Mining Company, a Utah
Corporation. The mine was in the Bentley Mining District in
Mohave County, Arizona, and the mailing address for the company
was in St. Thomas, Nevada.
Most correspondence is from Walter P. Jennings, the general
manager of the mines.
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MS 071
Nevada Veterans of WWI, 1960 - 1993
Documents, 1960 - 1993, from Nevada members of the Veterans of
WWI organization and its women's auxiliary.
MS 072
Joyce Marshall - Casino Ephemera, 1955 - 1978
Small collection of ephemera from Las Vegas casinos, primarily
The Dunes, from the 1950s to the 1970s.
MS 073
George Austin Collection, 1965 - 2001
This collection is comprised of collected articles by George
Austin, former Curator of Natural History at Nevada State
Museum & Historical Society. Many of the articles cover topics
related to butterflies.
MS 074
Richard Taylor Collection, 1958 - 1990
Original magazine articles about Las Vegas, dating from the late
1950s to the early 1990s.
MS 075
John Richardson Collection, 1920s
Miscellaneous documents, primarily photocopied. Of note are the
pages from the original cookbook "Good Recipes," compiled by
the "Ladies of Las Vegas" in the 1920s.
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MS 076
Goldfield Elks Collection , 1926 - 1931
1927 - 1931 Minute Book for the Goldfield Elks Lodge No. 1072
Also included is a letter from 1926 from an Elks member
describing his visit to Portland, Oregon.
MS 077
Aladdin Collection, 1990s
Various items, primarily personnel forms and stationery, from the
Aladdin Hotel liquidation in 1998.
MS 078
Nevada Test Site Newsletters, 1960s
Nevada Test Site Newsletters dating from 1961 to 1970, with the
bulk of the material from the mid 1960s. Newsletters contain
information about life in Mercury, Nevada, NTS operations, and
points of interest throughout the area.
MS 079
Dennis McBride Pop Culture, 1980s - 1990s
Seven boxes (1980s - 1990s) of Las Vegas, Henderson, and
Nevada "Music and Popular Culture", including news clippings,
video and audio tapes, publications and other printed material,
posters, ephemera, and a notebook of photographs and negatives
of Las Vegas businesses, clubs, bars, and advertising.
MS 080
State of Nevada Democratic Party, 1980s - 1990s
Organizational files of State of Nevada Democratic Party, 1980s 1990s. Includes campaign materials, party platform, and financial
documents. Also in the collection are printed materials from the
Democratic National Committee.
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Description
MS 081
Evie Kinney Collection, 1986 - 2006
Small collection, 1986 - 2006, focused on homelessness in Las
Vegas.
MS 082
Jeannine Digilio Collection, 1909 - 1972
This collection consists primarily of Union Pacific documents
including rosters, safety manuals, instruction booklets, and
agreements between Union Pacific and the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Operators. Also includes documents from the San
Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake Railroad; Atchison, Topeka, and
Santa Fe Railroad and Missouri Pacific Lines.
Of particulate note are the 1937 documents indicating the rates of
pay for San Pedro,Los Angeles, and Salt Lake employees.
MS 083.1
Dennis McBride Brochure Collection, 1950s - 1970s
1950s - 1970s. Brochures and other ephemera, primarily from
Boulder City. Of particular note is the Painted Desert Room menu
from 1951.
MS 083.2
Dennis McBride Brochure Collection, 1939 - 1999
1939 - 1999. Brochures and other ephemera, primarily from Las
Vegas. Of particular note is the football roster from 1939.
MS 084
Ambassador Motel, 1928 - 1936
Business records of the Ambassador Motel on 9th and Fremont,
1928 - 1936
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Description
MS 085
Rhythmette Collection, 1953 - 1981
1953 - 1981. Las Vegas High school Rhythmettes material,
including calendars featuring the dancers; programs; and
Rhythmette contract.
MS 086
Pittman - Gates Collection, c1900 - 1946
c1900 - 1946. Various materials from the Pittman - Gates family,
primarily the Gates portion of the family. Major portion of
collection consists of correspondence from WAC Barbara Gates to
her family in Las Vegas.
See container list for biographical information on Barbara Gates
and a small family tree.
MS 087
Atomic Energy Commission & All State Thrift, 1967 - 1980
1967 - 1980. Collection of memos and correspondence between
the Hughes Corporation and the Atomic Energy Commission,
concerning the effects of atomic testing at the Nevada Test Site.
The collection also contains the articles of incorporation and
corporate records book for All State Thrift, once located on 4110
S. Maryland Parkway.
MS 088
Dennis McBride - Pop Culture 2, 1984 - 2000
Six boxes of Las Vegas "zines", comics, ephemeral publications,
1980s-1990s (the second of two donations of Las Vegas music and
popular culture); one album of photographs and negatives.
Donor's original order has been maintained. See attached
inventory.
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Collection
Description
MS 089
Mark Tan Collection, 1970s
25 scrapbooks of columns by Mark Tan from the Hollywood
Reporter and Las Vegas publications, including the Vegas Visitor,
1970s, reviewing shows
Photographs of the Beaux Arts Ball, Las Vegas performers, and
misc. Las Vegas shows (one box)
Scrapbook of celebrity correspondence with Mark Tan
MS 090
R. Guild Gray Collection, 1960 - 1993
Papers of R. Guild Gray, 1960 - 1993, primarily related to studies
at Yucca Mountain and the economic development of Nevada.
Materials include information on proposals for a university in
southern Nevada, reports on the Yucca Mountain Site
Characterization Project, and the Manpower & Economic
Conferences of the 1960s.
MS 091
Evie Kinney Collection 2, 1990s
Papers, c.1990s, of Evie Kinney's writings and community
concerns.
MS 092
Mining Scrapbook, 1905 - 1907
1 scrapbook, 1905 - 1907 with clippings regarding mining in
Southern Nevada. Bullfrog figures prominently in the clippings.
MS 093
Kerin Rodgers Scianna Collection, 1972 - 1990
Papers, 1972 - 1990, of Kerin Rodgers Scianna. Included are
documents related to the Equal Rights Amendments, Multiple
Sclerosis awareness, and fundraising for the U.S. Olympic Team.
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Collection
Description
MS 094
Rudiak Collection, 1951 - 1972
Papers, 1951 - 1972. Miscellaneous papers relating to Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce, assessor files, and tourism in Las Vegas.
Of note is a 1970s population study of Jews in Las Vegas.
MS 095
Frank Adams Collection, 1947 - 1982
Papers, 1947 - 1982, that deal primarily with tourism in Southern
Nevada and parts of California. Included are a Boulder Dam
brochure, magazine about National parks, and patches from the
Las Vegas Yellow Cab Company. Also in the collection are
certificates from the Kiwanis Club.
MS 096
Wendy Darling Payne Collection, 1953 - 1987
Papers, 1953 - 1987, consisting primarily of Las Vegas related
ephemera and printed materials. Travel brochures, programs, and
greeting cards are prominently featured. Also included are several
items from Bonanza Airlines.
MS 097
Mary Gafford Collection, 1954 - 1978
The collection contains personal and Las Vegas related items from
1954 to 1978. The collection contains letters, brochures, booklets,
maps, El Rancho Vegas & Convention Bureau stationary. Notable
items include a Liberace Program, a magazine style book about
Nevada Ghost towns, and two maps of Las Vegas and surrounding
areas.
MS 098
Frank Buol Collection, 1908 - 1959
Personal papers, 1908 to 1959. Frank Buol was the owner of the
Pahrump Valley Winery and was brother to Peter Buol, mayor of
Las Vegas. The photo album contains 1934 photographs of the
Searchlight School.
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Collection
Description
MS 099
Marcia Hegginbottom Collection, 1947 - 1949
The collection contains 26 Hallmark "Dollhouse" Cards and 1
1949 American Greeting Publishers greeting card dated from 1947
- 1949. The Hallmark cards comprise 3 different sets: 1. "Land of
Make Believe" - 21 items, 2. "Dolls of the Nations" - 2 items, and
3. "Little Women" - 4 items. The "Little Women" set is based on
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's movie produced and directed by Mervyn
LeRoy. This set features the names and signatures of the four
actresses who starred in the movie; Margaret O'Brien, June
Allyson, Elizabeth Taylor, and Janet Leigh.
Note: greeting card descriptions correspond to the card number in
the series.
MS 100
R. Guild Gray Collection 2, 1956 - 1997
Papers, 1956 - 1997, of R. Guild Gray, consisting primarily of
correspondence related to employment in Southern Nevada and the
Development of the Nevada Southern University Campus. Also
included in the collection are several Rotary newsletters, as well as
a history of the Rotary Club in Las Vegas. Statistics about housing
in 1960s may be useful for researchers.
MS 101
Rittenhouse Collection, 1964 - 1980
Various documents, 1861 - 1944, from prominent Las Vegans
including Prosper Goumond, Lilian Witcher, Earl W. Hulse, Philip
Buck (Buck's addition), and Judge M.S. Beale. Documents also
include deeds from Salt Lake city featuring historical information
about Brigham Young.
Of particular note are the scrapbooks. Two are hand-written
dictionaries, Paiute/Mojave/English and Paiute/English. Another is
by Judge M.S. Beale and documents his arrival in Las Vegas in
1904 and his later experiences.
MS 102
Marian Carlson Collection, 1964 - 1980
Contains the complete set of the "200 Years in Nevada"
newspaper, 52 issues dating from July 6, 1975 to June 27, 1976.
Other items include Nevada cultural guides, production show
programs, restaurant menus, and Nevada Test Site materials.
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Description
MS 103
NORA Collection 1, 1984 - 2005
Documents, 1984 - 2005, from the Nevada Outdoor Recreation
Association (NORA) relating to environmental concerns,
especially Yucca Mountain.
MS 104
NORA Collection 2, 1903 - 2003
Documents, 1984 - 2005, from the Nevada Outdoor Recreation
Association (NORA) relating to environmental concerns.
MS 105
Culinary Workers Union , 1984
Culinary Union Strike Material from the 1984 Las Vegas strike.
Included are picket schedules and signs featuring important themes
from the strike.
MS 106
Wieking Photo Collection, 1928 - 1936
A photo collection comprised almost entirely of Boulder/Hoover
Dam related materials. Collection also includes photographs of the
Mormon Fort, Las Vegas, and Scotty's Castle.
Photo numbers 10,062 - 10,174
Contact curator of history for more information.
MS 107
Richard Taylor Collection 2, 1959 - 2001
Manuscript materials, 1959 - 2001, for Richard Taylor's book "Mt
Charleston Resort History." Items include research notes,
newspaper clippings, photographs, and correspondences.
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Description
MS 108
Diary of Mrs. B.B. Bartlett, 1932 - 1937
Five Year Diary of Mrs. B.E. Bartlett of Las Vegas, Nevada, 1932
- 1937. Mrs. Bartlett wrote about the daily occurrences of her life
such as housework, gardening, and reading.
MS 109
Dennis McBride Ephemera Collection, 1929 - 1978
A wide range of ephemera, dating from 1929 to 1978, featuring
many Las Vegas figures and locations. Included are election
materials, programs & dedications, various Nevada newsletters,
and information about Nevada's economy in the 1950s.
MS 110
Marilee Knox Parrott Collection, 1937-2003
Materials, 1937 - 2003, related to Marilee Knox Parrott and her
father Harold Knox. Harold Knox was in the 90th Infantry
Division in France during WWII and was later a member of the
Las Vegas Fire Department as well as the Veterans of Foreign
Wars. Marilee Knox Parrott materials include school records and
yearbooks, 1958 - 1961, from Las Vegas High School. Yearbooks
are stored in the Yearbook Collection.
MS 111
Rissman Collection, 1926-1982
Collection,1926-1982, of Lorenzi Lake Resort, and Twin Lakes
Lodge by Alice Rissman. Contains clippings from Review-Journal
and Las Vegas Age from 1926. Also included is information on
David Lorenzi, and Louise Lorenzi, the Twin Lakes Lodge, and
the Las Vegas Art Museum.
MS 112
Michael Glora Collection, 1869-1994
Small collection,1869 - 1994, of mining stock certificates and
postal cancellations of mining towns in Nevada. Included are
Boulder Dam first day issues of stamps from 1935 and the first Air
Mail service from Boulder City, Nevada. There are also letters
from Wells Fargo Company in Virginia City to San Francisco in
1869.
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Description
MS 113
John Zerfoss Collection, 1933-1968
A Collection of maps, 1933 - 1968, dealing mostly with Southern
Nevada, and Arizona. Most of the material was created by the
BLM.
MS 114
Melanie Scott Collection, 1968 - 1972
Collection, 1968 - 1972, of the Escoffier, Official Publication of
Les Amis d' Escoffier Society of Las Vegas. Several articles
contain information on Las Vegas restaurants.
MS 115
Thonni Morikawa Collection, 1990s - 2000s
Collection from the late 1990s and early 2000s comprised of
casino club cards and Las Vegas bridal magazines.
MS 116
William Max Collection, 1934-1992
A collection of publications, 1934 - 1992, including the Nevada
Prospector dealing with mining in Nevada. There are articles
about Sodaville, Delamar, Tonopah and other related areas.
MS 117
Bob Ellis Collection, 1931 - 1983
Robert R. Ellis was an archaeologist associated with the University
of Nevada, Las Vegas. These are his personal files and the
reference materials he used for his work. Within the collection are
bulletins, maps, and books concerned with archaeology within the
areas of Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.
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Description
MS 118
Beta Sigma Phi Scrapbook Collection, 1931 - 1979
Comprehensive scrapbooks detailing the social activities of the
Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Some of their activities included bond
drives during WWII, USO Club events, and work with
philanthropic organizations. Fashion trends are well-documented,
including changes in dress and hair.
MS 119
C.G. Andress School Book Collection, 1916 - 1955
The collection of books is from the Eldorado School in Nelson,
Nevada. Included are textbooks, workbooks, and teacher guides
in reading, English, arithmetic, art and music. There are many
illustrated story books, including Dick and Jane and classics.
Also in the collection are the personal papers of Charles Harold
Jameson, who in the early 1940's was active with the state of
Nevada engineers in Carson City with regards to the Las Vegas
artesian water basin. Included is a list made in 1912 of all the
Artesian Wells in the Las Vegas Valley.
MS 120
Charles Guy Collection, 1935 - 1976
This collection contains a 1935 report of the public schools in Las
Vegas, Nevada. The report contains locations of schools and a
detailed description of the buildings. The booklet has many
illustrations both interior and exterior. Also in the collection is
correspondence from the Railroad Yardmasters of America to the
Union Pacific Railroad Company.
MS 121
Carl & Cherie Casady Collection, 1943 - 2001
Small collection of materials, 1943 - 2001, from Carl and Cherie
Casady, former owners of the Sherwood Apartments. Carl Casady
was a member of the Sheriff's Mounted Posse.
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MS 122
Andrew Kiraly Collection, 1980 - 1997
Small collection of 'zines from the Las Vegas area. 'Zines in the
collection cover topics ranging from music, art, and food.
MS 123
Rittenhouse Collection [2], 1889 - 1953
This collection contains correspondence and military records for
Wilford Clauson Stevenson. Other items included relate to Las
Vegas, Nevada, including an early published photo of the Boulder
Club. Early pamphlets on the Boulder Dam, and a 1947 map of Las
Vegas showing roads, and business locations.
There is a 1899 Cipher Book, compiled by Frank Shay - available
in research library as HE 7676.S5 1899
MS 124
Nevada Department of Transportation Publications, 1964 - 2002
A collection of publications and newsletters by the Nevada
Department of Transportation. Produced for the employees of the
Department, the newsletters cover news of promotions,
retirements, and events. Folders 40 to 42 contain copies of
newspaper clippings from Nevada newspapers about
transportation projects around the state.
MS 125
Ed Fike & Colorado River Properties, Inc., 1967 - 1970
In 1970, while running for the office of governor, lieutenant
governor Ed Fike became embroiled in a scandal involving conflict
of interest. While he was lieutenant governor, Mr. Fike was also
the vice president of Colorado River Properties, Inc., a company
which purchased land at very low rates from the Colorado River
Commission, a state agency. The conflict of interest was reported
by the Las Vegas Sun and brought to the attention of national
journalist Jack Anderson. Mr. Fike, widely considered the front
runner in the race for governor, lost to Mike O'Callaghan, perhaps
as a direct result of the scandal.
This collection contains photocopies of notes from George Rudiak,
the attorney responsible for doing the research regarding the
conflict of interest, his correspondence regarding the scandal, and
numerous newspaper clippings from the Las Vegas Sun and Las
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Vegas Review Journal.
MS 126
Arden, NV, San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad
Record Books, 1908 - 1914
Record books, 1908 - 1914, from the railroad lines through Arden,
NV. 3 of the 4 books are printed on fragile tissue-like impression
paper. Information includes daily balances, freight lists, baggage
information, and ticket sales.
MS 127
Paul May Collection, 1881 - 1983
This collection contains information on the Great Nevada Seal
with reference material from several sources. Also included are
stock Certificates from Goldfield, Nevada in 1910, and a 1881
Nevada State Controllers Warrant for service as a seven day
member of the Assembly. There is a copy of the program from the
Thirty-Third Graduating Class of the Las Vegas High School in
1947.
1947 yearbook added to Yearbook Collection.
MS 128
Dennis McBride Civil Defense Collection, 1945 - 2000
This collection contains material regarding the Civil Defense in
Nevada in the 1950's and 1960's. Included are government
publications, city and state booklets and brochures.
MS 129
Tract Maps of Las Vegas, 1905 - 1959
This collection contains maps of Las Vegas, starting with Clark's
Las Vegas Townsite, dated May 8, 1905, Lincoln County, Nevada.
With the growth of Las Vegas the additional needs for housing is
reflected in continual housing additions. These flourished until the
depression years, and again after World War II, in 1946.
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Collection
Description
MS 130
Grater Collection, 1967 - 1969
Russell K. Grater was the Chief Park Naturalist for the Sequoia
and Kings Canyon National Parks in California. He traveled
through the southwest doing evaluations of Historic and Natural
Landmarks for eligibility for Registered Designations. The
collection contains images taken by Mr. Russell and maps of sites.
MS 131
Zwerling Collection
[unprocessed - see Curator of Manuscripts for more information
about accessing this collection]
MS 132
Robert Lacey Collection, 1980 - 1989
This collection is comprised of research material collected by
author Robert Lacey in prepartion for his book, Little Man: Meyer
Lansky and the Gangster Life (Little, Brown and Company, 1991).
The headings from Mr. Lacey's file folders were used as title
subjects and arranged by interviews, places, and individuals.
MS 133
Ida Browder Collection
[unprocessed - see Curator of Manuscripts for more information
about accessing this collection]
MS 134
Mormons in Southern Nevada, 1855 - 1996
This collection, collected by staff, contains copies of journals and
diaries of Mormon pioneers to the Los [Las] Vegas Mission from
1855 until it was abandoned in 1857.
There are also copies of O.D. Gass Day Journal's from July 1876
to October 1880 detailing weather, and crops at the Rancho. Also
included is a copy of O.D. Gass's Store Journal with account
records from June 1879 to June 1881.
Copies of archaeological and structural reports detail preservation
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Description
efforts.
MS 135
Petition for division of Lincoln County, 1908
1908 Petition to the Nevada Senate and Assembly to Divide
Lincoln County . See attached multimedia link for a listing of
signatures. It is interesting to note that some citizens signed the
petition more than once.
MS 136
Manuscripts of Helen J. Stewart, c 1910 - 1920
This is a small collection of original manuscripts written by Helen
J. Stewart. Included in the collection are historical essays, short
stories such as "Magnetic Valley, or the Padres Jewells," Native
American fables, and a partial adventure novel set in the American
West. Also in the collection are a small sampling of letters written
by Stewart as well as autobiographical essays.
Access to collection is restricted. See manuscripts curator for more
information.
MS 137
Copy of final Historic American Buildings Survey Documentation
for the Environmental Protection Agency Farm on the NV Test
Site. HABS no. NV-28. Includes 21 photographs.
MS 138
City of Las Vegas Planning Materials & Fifth Street School
Ephemera, 1937 - 1976
The bulk of this collection consists of planning materials related to
the City of Las Vegas Master Plan, Twin Lakes Resort/Lorenzi
Park, and Tule Springs. The collection also contains photocopies
of ephemera collected from former students at the Fifth Street
School.
See also AV-0493 in the Multimedia Collection.
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Description
MS 139
unprocessed
[see Curator of Manuscripts for more information on accessing this
collection]
MS 140
Ed W. Clark Collection, 1908 - 1932
Small collection, composed primarily of literature from the Rotary
Club. Collection also includes correspondence from George Fayle
of Jean and Goodsprings, Nevada and information about the
creation of Clark County.
Total Items:143
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