Every month, Special Collections and Archives will highlight some of our newly processed collections. Here are some additional highlights for May.
Sharon K. Schafer Mojave Desert Wildlands Artwork, 2000-2026. MS-01237. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Sharon K. Schafer finding aid.
- The Sharon K. Schafer Mojave Desert Wildlands Artwork (2000-2026) consists of digital scans of fine art drawings; sketches done in watercolor, ink or graphite; student activity journals; interpretive signage; Visitor Center exhibits; photographs; and other environmental education materials created by artist Sharon K. Schafer. Most of the files pertain to the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the Mojave Desert Region of California, Nevada, and Arizona, with an emphasis on the Mojave Desert of Southern Nevada. Each project contains a one-page summary of the project, a detailed listing with size specifications and printing suggestions, as well as all corresponding artwork and project files.
- Subjects: Nevada Native Plant Society; Mojave Desert; Artists; Desert National Wildlife Refuge (Nev.); Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (Nev.); Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (Nev.); Desert ecology; Desert plants; Art in education
Aaron Mayes Photographs, approximately 1990-2003. PH-00470. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Aaron Mayes Photographs finding aid.
- The Aaron Mayes Photographs (approximately 1990-2003) consist of photographic negatives, positives, slides, born-digital files, and prints created for clients and publications by local Las Vegas photographer Aaron Mayes. A significant portion of this material was created while Mayes was employed at the Las Vegas Sun. Mayes also freelanced for the Greenspun Media Group publications, such as Scope magazine, Vegas Golfer, and Las Vegas Life which are also represented in this collection. Mayes covered current events, breaking news stories, politicians, local art and artists, and much more. Another significant client was the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department, where Mayes covered local events and photographed for their Henderson Happenings publication.
- Subjects: Photojournalism; Las Vegas (Nev.); Las Vegas Valley (Nev.); Las Vegas Sun; Greenspun Media Group; photographs; digital photographs
Denise Garon Miller Papers, approximately 1947-1997. MS-01234. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Denise Garon Miller finding aid.
- The Denise Garon Miller Papers (1947-1997) consist of written essays, letters, and poems by Las Vegas dancer Denise Garon Miller. The writings are mostly personal in nature, but there are also letters to Las Vegas newspapers and an essay about the local musician's union.
- Subjects: Dancers’; Las Vegas (Nev.); personal papers; correspondence
