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Eadington Fellow John Hunt has written an interesting blog post examining several 16- and 17-century Italian treatises on gaming found in UNLV Libraries Special Collections, and his upcoming lecture: "Betting on the Triple Crown: Wagering on Papal Elections in Renaissance Rome" which will take place on April 15 at 3pm in the Goldfield Room, Lied Library.
Guides to Jewish life in Southern Nevada, 1998-1999 and 2009-2010 (Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Records)
The Southern Nevada Jewish Community Digital Heritage Project has been making a lot of exciting progress collecting both oral histories and manuscript collections since it began in August 2014 If you'd like to learn more about the latest developments, check out these updates from their web site, including:
If you'd like more information or would like to contribute to the project, please contact Michelle Light, Director…Read More
Hunt (Ph. D., Ohio State University, 2009) specializes in the social and cultural history of Renaissance Italy, with a particular focus on popular culture in Papal Rome. He has written several articles on diverse topics that include the role of public opinion on the conclave and papal election; rumors and the pope’s death; and carriages and violence. He currently is revising his manuscript, “Violence and the Vacant See in Early Modern Rome,” for publication in late 2015. Future projects will focus on the culture of gambling in Papal Rome. He is an assistant professor at …Read More
While most people associate spring break in Las Vegas with hanging out at casino pool side cabanas, going to nightclubs or gambling, there are also folks like patrons Casey White and his grandfather Jim Heinselman who find a history field trip to UNLV Special Collections to view old photographs and maps of Las Vegas is just the ticket for a fun afternoon. #springbreakinthearchives
Special Collections was delighted to receive a significant donation of historical photographs from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226.
Depicting strikes, rallies, and other Union member activities spanning several decades, the images show the Culinary Union’s dynamic role in shaping Las Vegas history over the years. This extensive collection will be curated, digitized, and preserved. A wide selection of images from the collection will be made available online for community members, students, and researchers around the world.
Peter Michel, Head of Exhibits, has curated an exhibit celebrating Jerry Tarkanian, March Madness, and the Game That Put UNLV on the Map!
Check it out on the 1st floor of Lied Library, near Media Services to see THE game ball used in the 1990 championship game. Here's a brief excerpt from the exhibit.
When Moses Scurry asked Tarkanian about playing in Denver’s mile-high altitude after the team arrived for the 1990 Final Four, Tarkanian said, “Moses, don’t worry about it. We’re playing indoors.”
“The secret is to have eight great players and four others who will cheer like crazy.”
Hall of Fame coach Jerry Tarkanian, “Tark the Shark", was a legend in college basketball, winning 729 games in a career spanning the years 1968-2002. His .790 win percentage is still one of the best in men's basketball. His reputation is forever associated with UNLV where he won 509 games with the Runnin' Rebels, taking four teams…Read More
Arnold (Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2005) is an enrolled member of the Sinixt Band of the Colville Confederated Tribes and is Director of Native American Studies at Gonzaga University. She has previously held positions at the D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies at the Newberry Library in Chicago and at the University of Notre Dame. Her first book, Bartering with the Bones of Their Dead: The Colville Confederated Tribes and Termination, was published by the…Read More
Claytee White, Director of the Center for Oral History Research Center in Special Collections, will be speaking and moderating at a number of events in February in celebration of Black History Month. All of these events are free and open to the public.
In addition to her work as Director of the OHRC, Claytee frequently lectures on the history of African-Americans in Las Vegas. She is the author of several articles including “Eight Dollars a Day and Working in the Shade: An Oral History of African American Migrant Women in the Las Vegas Gaming Industry” in African American…Read More
We are pleased to welcome Emily Lapworth who has been appointed Visiting Special Collections Librarian and will serve as an archivist for the Southern Nevada Jewish Community Digital Heritage Project. Emily will focus on acquiring and processing archival records as well as preparing biographical entries, organizational histories, and finding aids for the project. Emily's first day on campus for her 18-month appointment was January 5, 2015.
Emily has an in-depth knowledge of archival theory and digitization practices, experience working with donors, and skills developed while working…Read More
Borg (MFA Rutgers 2004, BA SFSU 1995) is a visual artist and educator in Baltimore, MD where she teaches at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and Stevenson University. Her photo and video based art works have been included in exhibitions and screenings throughout the US, Europe and Canada, including at SF MOMA and Mass MOCA, and realized as public art projects for the Southern Nevada…Read More
