Every month, Special Collections and Archives will highlight some of our newly processed collections. Here are some of the highlights for August.
Norma Jean Almodovar Papers, 1918-2022. MS-01176. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Norma Jean Almodovar finding aid.
- The Norma Jean Almodovar Papers (1918-2022) consist of research files, correspondence, business records, legal documents, publications, artwork, and ephemera documenting the activities of sex worker rights activist Norma Jean Almodovar. The majority of the materials detail Almodovar’s involvement in sex work and human rights advocacy from 1980 to 2022, and include the records of the nonprofit organization she founded, International Sex Worker Foundation for Art, Culture, and Education (ISWFACE). The business records of the Los Angeles chapter of Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics (COYOTE LA) are also included.
- Subjects: International Sex Worker Foundation for Art, Culture, and Education; Coyote (Organization); Sex work; Human trafficking; Police ethics; Los Angeles (Calif.)
Lohan School of Shaolin Records, 1994-2025. MS-01206. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Lohan School finding aid.
- The Lohan School of Shaolin Records (1994-2025) documents the activities of the Lohan School of Shaolin, a traditional Chinese martial arts school, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The majority of the materials include digital photographs and videos documenting the Lohan School's Lion dance performances for Chinese New Year and other local celebrations around Las Vegas. Materials also include the Lohan School's kung fu student manuals, class schedules, and copies of the school's newsletter. There are also digital photographs documenting candid moments with the Lohan School students and staff during classes at the school and at different events including Lion dance performances and social events.
- Subjects: Chinatown Plaza (Las Vegas, Nev.); Kung fu; Lion dance; Mixed martial arts; Buddhism; digital photographs
Al Mueller Collection of Las Vegas Film Posters and Lobby Cards, 1943-2001. MS-01216. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Las Vegas Film Posters and Lobby Cards finding aid.
- The Al Mueller Collection of Las Vegas Film Posters and Lobby Cards (1943-2001) consists of film posters, stills, and lobby cards promoting movies that were either filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada or in which Las Vegas is a major theme or subject. The collection also contains a number of circus and concert posters.
- Subjects: Film posters; Lobby cards; Entertainment--Nevada--Las Vegas
