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Augustine, Kathy
Coll # 95-38
Date: 1990
Extent 2 record storage boxes
Collection contains the personal and legislative materials relating
to the career of former State Senator and State Assemblywoman,
Kathy Augustine. Includes material on her work in the Nevada Legislature
and the National Foundation for Women Legislators, and some campaign
ephemera.
Bilbray, James
Coll # 87-35
Date: 1982 - 1985
Extent 4 record storage boxes
Collection consists of the legislative papers of former Nevada
State Senator James Bilbray.
Contains correspondence, joint resolutions, senate and assembly
bills, legal documents, memos, news clippings and various booklets
from Nevada state agencies and commissions. INVENTORY AVAILABLE
Brewington, Ann
Coll # 87-72
Date: 1984 -1987
Extent 1 slim document box (2 ½ linear in.)
Collection consists of Ann Brewington's correspondence regarding
her sister Ida Brewington
Pittman, wife of Vail Pittman, Governor of Nevada from 1945-51.
COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
Brookman, Eileen
Coll # 95-14
Date: 1964 - 1992
Extent 15 boxes (14 document boxes and 1 flat oversize box)
Collection is comprised of the political and personal papers of
Nevada assemblywoman Eileen
Brookman who served from 1965 -1977 and again from 1986-1990.
She was particularly active in working to establish and improve
programs for senior citizens. Collection includes speeches,
research notes, correspondence, campaign materials, news clippings,
pamphlets, and photographs. There are also a large number of scrapbooks
and extensive information on her work with B'nai B'rith. COLLECTION
GUIDE AVAILABLE
Brown, Lori Lipman
Coll # 95-10
Date: 1964 - 1994
Extent 1 slim document box
Collection contains a portion of former state senator Lori Lipman
Brown's political papers including some campaign materials, along
with photographs and programs pertaining to the Nevada legislature
and education.
Carville, Governor
E.P.
Coll # 77-104
Date: 1941
Extent 1 large flat oversize box
Collection contains newspaper clippings of events that occurred
and decisions made during Carville's time as governor in 1941.
Clarke, Rosemary
Coll # 97-04
Date: 1970-1978
Extent 1 slim document box
Collection contains news clippings about Clarke's election to
the Nevada State Assembly, a photograph of her with Jesse Jackson,
her work in mental illness awareness and education and correspondence
about her election.
Denton, Hazel Baker
Coll # 97-03
Date: 1907 - 1955
Extent 7 boxes (6 document boxes, 1 flat box) 3 linear ft.
Collection is comprised of the personal papers and writings of
Hazel Baker Denton, educator and
writer. In addition to her work with the Lincoln Co. Board of
Education, National Education
Association of Nevada, and the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs,
Denton was also elected to the Nevada State Assembly twice. Collection
consists of correspondence, personal diaries, news clippings and
speeches. Other materials include drafts and published versions
of her writing including the columns "Caliente All the Time"
and "While the Toast Burns" and the book Ironing Day.
Personal items such as baby books and scrapbooks also form part
of the collection. COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
Diamond, Renee
Coll # 98-05
Date: ca. 1970's
Extent 1 document box (15 videos)
Collection contains 15 videotapes of advertising spots for the
organizations Nevadans for ERA, Rural Women for ERA, and the Religious
Committee for ERA, and 4 cassettes discussing being a widow. These
records are stored with Coll. #96-18.
Diamond, Renee
Coll # 96-18
Date: 1974-1995
Extent 7 boxes (6 record storage boxes, 1 document box)
Collection contains the campaign records for Diamonds run for
Nevada State Assembly. Included are mail out flyers, ERA statistics,
information on NOW (National Organization for Women) and other
women's organizations, financial records, cost analysis of running
for State Assembly, district maps, opposing candidates platforms
and other general campaign material.
Dungan, Flora
Coll # T117
Date: 1929 - 1973
Extent 8 boxes (1 slim document box, 7 document boxes) 3.5 linear
ft.
Collection is comprised of the personal and professional papers
of Flora Dungan, a Las Vegas
businesswoman (accountant) who was elected to the Nevada State
Assembly and served on the Nevada Board of Regents. Collection
contains documents pertaining to her education, community activism,
legislative and regent terms. There is also a box of confidential
material. COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
Governor's Commission
on Status of People
Coll # T176
Date: 1975 - 1977
Extent 1 record storage box (1 linear ft.)
This collection is on the Commission on the Status of People which
was formerly called Commission of the Status of Women, established
in 1965 by Governor Grant Sawyer. Governor Mike O'Callaghan requested
the Commission to investigate state laws that adversely affect
Nevadans. The Commission was appointed from 1975 - 1977 and this
collection contains the reports and a variety of documents pertaining
to the Commission and several publications from other states concerning
the status of women.
Governor's Conference
on Nevada Libraries
Coll # 85-92
Date: 1978
Extent 2 boxes (1 document box, 1 flat box)
Collection is comprised of a scrapbook pertaining to the Governor's
Conference on Nevada Libraries-correspondence re: funding and
planning, newspaper clippings about available library services,
copies of sample questionnaires for patrons and radio public service
announcements. INVENTORY AVAILABLE
Grant, Archie and
Zora
Coll # T25
Date: 1918-1990
Extent 2 document boxes (10 linear in.)
Collection is comprised of the personal papers of Archie and Zora
Grant. Materials such as
scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, correspondence, award certificates
and membership records document Archie Grant's many contributions
as a member of the Nevada State Legislature, State Board of Education,
Las Vegas Housing Authority and Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.
There is a significant amount of correspondence from Grant to
his mother during his time with the AEF in France during WWI.
One scrapbook documents Zora Grant's work as President of the
Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs in the 1940s.
Ham, Jane
Coll # T168
Date: 1980 -1981
Extent 6 document boxes
Collection is comprised of the legislative records of Nevada state
assemblywoman Jane Ham for the 1981 legislative session. Materials
include bills and amendments, correspondence, reports, studies,
memos and booklets pertaining to issues of concern in that particular
session. Subjects include crime, gaming, health and welfare, education
and the MX in Nevada. COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
Harmon Family Papers
(Harley)
Coll # 89-01
Date: 1910 - 1920
Extent 5 boxes (3 document boxes, 2 record storage boxes) and1
folder
Collection consists of the political and personal correspondence
of Las Vegas pioneer Harley A.
Harmon. There are family scrapbooks with his wedding announcement,
birthday cards, childrens' honors etc.: correspondence includes
letters and greeting cards, certificates of acceptance into groups
like the Fraternal Brotherhood of Eagles, etc.; news clippings
of running for County Clerk, District Attorney, Governor and reporting
on his death, and a Western Union Telegraph from Franklin Roosevelt
looking forward to counting Nevada as a Democratic state in the
upcoming presidential election. There are also clippings about
the rise of his son in politics.
COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
Hazard, H. E.
Coll # T22
Date: 1939 - 1977
Extent 1 document box (5 linear in.)
Collection consists of political (as a member of the Nevada State
Legislature) and personal correspondence re: supporting Union
Labor, the need for proper housing for African Americans, appointment
to the Council of Defense of Nevada by the Governor, and visits
from the governor. Clippings on political and social issues, memorabilia-war
ration books, invitations to attend JFK, LBJ and Jimmy Carter's
inaugurations, Democratic Party National Convention papers: application
for State Gambling License (blank form). INVENTORY AVAILABLE
Hendel, Charles
A.
Coll # T67
Date: 1906 - 1976
Extent: 1 slim document box
Collection consists of 1 binder of poetry by Hendel and a 2nd
binder of prose and poetry re: the state of the world, war, Hitler,
and strikes/striking. There is also included a little history/story
of Weepah and the attempted robbery of the post office, some biographical
information on Hendel-date and place of birth, parents and their
occupations, military service, political and social beliefs, being
named Poet Laureate of the 45th Congress and his death.
INVENTORY AVAILABLE
Henderson, A.S.
Coll # T113
Date: 1898 - 1960
Extent 2 boxes (1 document box, 1 oversize box)
This collection is comprised of the papers of A. S. Henderson,
a native Nevadan who served on the Eighth Judicial District Court
of the State of Nevada from 1946 to 1960. The collection focuses
primarily on his prominent career as a district court judge in
Las Vegas. Little is mentioned about his service as an educator,
district attorney, or legislator. Types of documents in the collection
include Henderson's correspondence, campaign statements, certificates
and proclamations, his memorial book, newspaper clippings, an
1879 edition of Eureka and Its Resources, and ephemera. COLLECTION
GUIDE AVAILABLE
Hickey, Thomas
Coll # 86-20
Date: 1970's-1990's
Extent 64 boxes (60 record storage boxes, 4 document boxes)
Collection consists of the political papers of Nevada state senator
and legislator Thomas Hickey. State Assembly and State Legislature
material relates to issues such as children, health, education,
budget, nuclear testing, Yucca Mt., Dept of Energy, women's issues,
women's prison, abortion, charitable organizations and mental
health. Includes correspondence. INVENTORY AVAILABLE
Jeffrey, Jack
Coll # 99-12
Date: 1980-1981
Extent 2 boxes (1 record storage box, 1 document box)
This is a partial collection of the legislative papers of Nevada
state assemblyman Jack Jeffrey, who represented Boulder City,
part of Henderson and the Moapa Valley area. Collection is comprised
of records from the 1980-81 session of the Nevada State Legislature.
Contains appropriations report, Springer Legislative reports,
fiscal notes, assembly and senate bills and resolutions, and Minutes
from the Committee on Governmental Affairs. COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
Klein, Freda
Coll # 97-06
Date: 1967-1993
Extent 1 slim document box
Collection consists of a scrapbook of certificates, news clippings,
photographs, and correspondence relating to Klein's personal career
in the Nevada Employment Security Department, and college/university
career.
Krenzer, Sandi
Coll # 96-19
Date: 1990-1995
Extent 1 slim document box
Collection contains a brief biography of Krenzer, a copy of a
brief description of her achievements from "Distinguished
Women in Southern Nevada", a letter of endorsement from the
Nevada Conference of Police and Sheriff's for election race to
Assembly District 3, campaign and fundraising materials-mailers,
etc.
Lowman, Zelvin
Coll # 91-35 (also x-ref. with T104)
Date: 1971-1976
Extent 8 record storage boxes
Collection is comprised of the legislative papers of Zelvin Lowman
who served in the Nevada State Legislature from 1966-1976. Collection
includes publications, correspondence, reports and newspaper clippings
pertaining to his time in office. Subjects include Clark High
School, capital punishment, medical malpractice, Las Vegas/Clark
County consolidation, ERA. PARTIAL INVENTORY AVAILABLE
Malone, Mike
Coll # 98-21
Date: 1984-1996
Extent 8 record storage boxes
Collection is comprised of the papers of Mike Malone, Nevada State
Assemblyman and former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer.
Collection consists of newspaper clippings, campaign material,
minute books, assembly and senate materials from the 1983 and
1989 legislative sessions. COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
May, Paul
Coll # T97
Date: 1969 - 1984
Extent 3 boxes (1 record storage box and 2 document boxes)
Collection is comprised of the papers of Paul May, who represented
Las Vegas in the Nevada State Legislature. Collection contains
correspondence, legislative documents, reports of taxation in
Nevada, and invitations to casino and show openings, and community
events. PARTIAL
INVENTORY AVAILABLE
Nevada Commission
on Tourism
Coll # 97-01
Date: 1986-1990s
Extent 2 record storage boxes
Collection consists of news clippings, magazine articles, and
manuscripts regarding the Las Vegas office of the Nevada Commission
on Tourism.
Nevada Motion Picture
Division
Coll # MS5
Date: ca1970s-1990s
Extent 24 document boxes
Collection is comprised of film scripts from the Motion Picture
and Television Division of the
Nevada Commission on Economic Development. All film and television
scripts were set around Las Vegas or in the Nevada desert. Notable
titles include "Vegas Vacation," "Honeymoon in
Vegas," and "Leaving Las Vegas." INVENTORY AVAILABLE
Nevada State Park
System
Coll # T23
Date: [1883] - 1981
Extent 3 document boxes (15 linear in.)
Collection consists of select records from the Nevada State Park
System. Includes administration and planning documents, financial
records, correspondence and news clippings. Collection includes
documentation on the Spring Mountain Ranch, Valley of Fire, Death
Valley National Monument, and general information on caves.
Parks, David
Coll # 2000-14
Date: 1981-1994
Extent 1 document box
Collection is comprised of a small selection of personal papers
from Nevada's first openly-gay
assemblyman, David R. Parks. Includes business records on the
Camp David Bath House in Las Vegas and a campaign sign from Parks'
1996 campaign.
Pittman, Ida (Brewington)
Coll # 85-77
Date: 1945 - 1977
Extent 2 boxes (1 document box, 1 slim document box) 8 linear
in. + 1 portfolio
This collection contains many news clippings about Ida Brewington
Pittman's husband Vail, who was governor of Nevada 1945-1950.
The collection also contains letters of condolences over Vail
Pittman's death, original speeches from the Vail Pittman Elementary
School's dedication, copies of resolutions, an inaugural invitation,
some financial notes, travel papers, address lists, and notes
about phone calls. Most of the items in this collection pertain
to her husband's life rather than her own. COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
Pittman, Key
Coll # 1003
Date: 1939-1940
Extent 1 folder
Collection consists of correspondence between Nevada's U.S. Senator
Key Pittman (via his clerk James A. White) and various constituents
who have sent him books on a variety of subjects. The possibility
of conflict in Europe is mentioned in some of the letters.
Price, Robert (Bob)
Coll # 85-89
Date: 1975 - 1980
Extent 3 boxes (1 document box, 2 record storage boxes)
Collection is comprised of the legislative records of Nevada assemblyman
Robert Price. Much of the collection concerns a legislative subcommittee
appointed to investigate insurance practices in Nevada. Documents
include clippings, letters, minutes, testimony, press releases
and reports
related to automobile insurance in Nevada. Other legislative concerns
included in this collection
relate to housing, flood control, fire protection, tax regulations,
gaming regulations and the Nevada Gaming Commission. INVENTORY
AVAILABLE
Robinson, Dr. Robert
E. (Bob)
Coll # 2000-09
Date: 1972-1986
Extent 6 record storage boxes
Collection consists of the legislative papers of Robert (Bob)
Robinson, Nevada assemblyman from 1973-1986. Materials include
bill proposals, correspondence, news clippings, campaign materials,
questionnaires, financial information, newsletters, photographs,
and publicity. INVENTORY AVAILABLE
Vergiels, John
Coll # 87-60
Date: 1977 - 1989
Extent 69 boxes (66 record storage boxes, 3 document boxes)
The Senator John M. Vergiels Papers document his career in the
Nevada Legislature in the 1980s. Materials include legislative
reports, bills, correspondence, committee reports and studies
from the Nevada Legislature. Subjects covered include nurses,
living wills, animal rights, and occupational therapy among others.
White, Jaunita Greer
Coll # 85-125
Date: 1927 - 1980
Extent 22 document boxes
The Juanita Greer White Collection contains personal, professional
and business material
pertaining to Dr. Juanita White in her capacity as a member of
UCCSN Board of Regents, American Association of University Women
and numerous other activities in education, health, youth and
aging. Note: additional material added later included documents
from her work in the Nevada State Legislature, Board of Regents,
books, catalogs, chemistry papers, plaques, and campaign materials.
COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
Williams, Frank
Coll # Mss33
Date: 1892 -1947
Extent 13 folders (containing 118 items)
Collection consists of manuscripts written by Frank Williams from
1892 to 1946. The bulk of the writing was done in the 1940s and
concerns his life, local histories of Goodsprings, Potosi, Mesquite
Valley and the Yellow Pine Mining District. It also contains reports
and material reflecting his role as University Regent (1909-1912
and 1923-1942) and his four terms in the State Assembly. Also
includes various addresses and articles regarding mines and mining,
the evils of gambling, and his life in Las Vegas and Vanderbilt
with wife, Edith C. Williams. COLLECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE
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