What's New In Special Collections

What's New in Special Collections: John R. Klai II, FAIA Papers

Every month, Special Collections and Archives will highlight some of our newly processed collections. Here are some of the highlights for March.

John R. Klai II, FAIA Papers, 1983-2024. MS-01204. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete John R. Klai II, FAIA finding aid.

  • The John R. Klai II, FAIA Papers (1983-2024) are comprised of the personal papers of American architect, John R. Klai II, FAIA. Materials include…Read More

Researcher Profile: Ana Cwietniewicz

Research Ana Cwietniewicz sitting at a table in Special Collections in front of an archives box and her laptop.
Ana Cwietniewicz conducting research in the Nevada Desert Experience Records in the Special Collections & Archives reading room in January 2025.

Our Researcher Profile series highlights researchers and who have used resources in Special Collections & Archives for a variety of projects ranging from articles and books to exhibits and documentaries and more. 

This week's post focuses on the work of Ana Cwietniewicz, Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Pearl Francis Neeley Photograph Collection

Every month, Special Collections and Archives will highlight some of our newly processed collections. Here are some of the highlights for February.

Pearl Francis Neeley Photograph Collection, approximately 2000-2024. PH-00091. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Pearl Francis Neely finding aid.

  • The Pearl Francis Neeley Photograph Collection (approximately 2000-2024) consists of digital reproductions of Francis and Neeley family photographs taken…Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Colonial Dames Records

Every month, Special Collections and Archives will highlight some of our newly processed collections. Here are some of the highlights for January.

Samoset Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century Records, 1970-2022. MS-01201. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Chapter Records finding aid.

  • The Samoset Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century Records (1970-2022) consist of scrapbooks, volumes of meeting minutes…Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Ortiz Family Papers

Storage shelves full of boxes.

Every month, Special Collections and Archives will highlight some of our newly processed collections. Here are some of the highlights for December.

Marta and Pedro Ortiz Family Papers, approximately 1950-2024. MS-01198. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Ortiz Family papers.

  • The Maria and Pedro Ortiz Family Papers (approximately 1950-2024) contain documents,…Read More

Researcher Profile: Tyler Parry

Dr. Tyler Parry, Associate Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies in UNLV's Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies

Our Researcher Profile series highlights researchers and who have used resources in Special Collections & Archives for a variety of projects ranging from articles and books to exhibits and documentaries and more. 

This week's post focuses on the work of Dr. Tyler Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Bob Weinstein Papers

Every month, Special Collections and Archives will highlight some of our newly processed collections. Here are some of the highlights for November.

Bob Weinstein Papers on Problem Gambling, 1945-2024. MS-01194. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Bob Weinstein papers.

  • The Bob Weinstein Papers on Compulsive Gambling (1945-2024) contain pamphlets, brochures, conference packets, promotional material, correspondence,…Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Carol C. Harter Papers

Every month, Special Collections and Archives will highlight some of our newly processed collections. Here are some of the highlights for October.

Carol C. Harter Professional Papers, 1940-2023. UA-00147. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Carol C. Harter papers.

  • The Carol C. Harter Professional Papers (1940-2023) consist of material documenting Harter's scholarly and…Read More

Researcher Profile: Jeffrey Carlson

A collage of historic neon signs from Las Vegas casinos, featuring "Sands," "Silver Slipper," "Frontier," "Castaways," "Landmark," and "Desert Inn".
Howard Hughes Professional and Aeronautical Photographs (PH-00321), title: Film transparency collage of signs from several of Hughes' properties on the Las Vegas Strip, circa 1966-1970.

Our Researcher Profile series highlights researchers who have used resources in Special Collections & Archives for a variety of projects ranging from articles and books to exhibits and documentaries and more. 

This week's…Read More

Preserving her legacy: The Carol C. Harter Professional Papers

Smiling woman with short blonde hair in a grey blazer.
Carol Harter

When planning for construction of what would become Lied Library, Carol Harter famously wanted the building to be at least one square foot larger than the Thomas & Mack Center to show that UNLV valued academics. The library would become an iconic academic building, truly the heart of the university as Harter would often say, and was only one of many significant accomplishments during her tenure as President.

Harter’s legacy and contributions to UNLV are now preserved in Lied Library through the…Read More

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