What's New In Special Collections

What's New in Special Collections: Felicia Campbell Papers

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

Felicia Campbell Papers, approximately 1962-2020. MS-01173. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Felicia Campbell finding aid.

  • The Felicia Campbell Papers (approximately 1962-2020) contains material documenting…Read More

It’s Game On! with the UNLV Oral History Research Center's new sports-themed project

A billboard advertising the Vegas Golden Knights Hockey team looms over the Allegiant Stadium construction site.
A billboard advertising the Vegas Golden Knights Hockey team looms over the Allegiant Stadium construction site on May 29, 2019. Photo by Aaron Mayes, Special Collections & Archives.

In the past year, Las Vegas has seen the Las Vegas Aces claim a second consecutive WNBA title, the Vegas Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup, a Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium, and the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race down the Strip. Professional athletics are having a moment in the Entertainment Capital of the World, and UNLV’s Oral History…Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Tutaj and Kahn Photographs

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

Ray Tutaj Jr. and Harv Kahn Photographs, approximately 1990-2009. PH-00456. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Tutaj and Kahn finding aid.

  • The Ray Tutaj Jr. and Harv Kahn Photographs (approximately 1990-2009) contain photographs and videos…Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Nevada Daily Legal News

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

Nevada Daily Legal News, 1995-2007. Call Number: K14. E69. Special Collections and Archives Periodicals, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Women of Diversity Records

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

Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. Records, approximately 1920-2018. MS-01161. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Women of Diversity finding aid.

  • The Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. Records (…Read More

Special Collections & Archives' Preservation Project to Document Dec. 6 Shooting

Woman storing items from memorial into boxes
Sarah Jones, head of technical services for UNLV Special Collections & Archives, sorts memorial materials left on campus. UNLV Libraries has launched a preservation project to document the Dec. 6 shooting at UNLV. The initiative will include the collection of various documentation, stories, and artifacts, including objects and messages left at impromptu memorials placed around campus. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Special Collections & Archives)

UNLV Special Collections & Archives is launching a preservation…Read More

What's New in Special Collections: Scott Rayer Collection

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

Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada, 1988-2023. MS-01130. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Scott Rayer collection.

  • The Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada (1988-2023) contains digitized…Read More

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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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

What's New in Special Collections: Robert Lang Papers

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

Robert Lang Professional Papers, 1976-2020. MS-01143. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. Explore the complete Robert Lang finding aid.

  • The Robert Lang Professional Papers (1976-2020) mainly contain urban planning research and reports from former University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) professor and public policy expert Robert Lang. Materials…Read More

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