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New academic initiative will document sexual entertainment and economies

Items from the Shar Rednour and Jackie Strano Papers on S.I.R. Productions
Items from the Shar Rednour and Jackie Strano Papers on S.I.R. Productions. (Photo by Aaron Mayes/Special Collections & Archives)

The UNLV Libraries Special Collections and Archives, in conjunction with the Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies (IGES) in the UNLV College of Liberal Arts, has established a new initiative to preserve the history of sexual entertainment, culture, and economies in Southern Nevada and beyond.

“Sexual Entertainment and Economies” will include collections on sex worker rights…Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Amy Ayoub Papers

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Special Collections & Archives

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

Amy Ayoub Papers, 1906-2022. MS-01157. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Amy Ayoub finding aid.

  • The Amy Ayoub Papers (1906-2022) document the life and career of Amy Ayoub, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection consists of correspondence, photographs,…Read More

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