News: Special Collections and Archives

archival image of four men posing in graduation regalia
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

The former student body president and longtime donor passes away, 60 years after 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's first commencement. 

construction activity on Allegiant Stadium with Golden Knights billboard in foreground
Business and Community |

The center's newest project will chronicle the extensive and rich history of sports in Las Vegas. 
 

Spring Flowers (Becca Schwartz)
Campus News |

A roundup of the top news stories featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty.

woman sorting materials in archive
Campus News |

The initiative will preserve materials from campus memorials and include an Oral History Research Center project. 

A selection of items from the Shar Rednour and Jackie Strano Papers on S.I.R. Productions in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Special Collections & Archives. (Photo by Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Special Collections & Archives)
Campus News |

Sexual Entertainment and Economies will provide academic insight for researchers on the history and development of these industries in Nevada and beyond.

woman in red shawl sitting in front of wall of historic photos
People |

The Oral History Research Center and its inaugural director, Claytee White, celebrate 20 years.

archival photo of man working in tv control room
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Groundbreaking for its time, nursing students from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and UNR were able to learn and debate via a live, two-way statewide microwave link.

Singed film reels and other recordings displayed on the ground
Business and Community |

Project funded through national Recordings at Risk grant will preserve audiovisual collections documenting the gaming and hospitality industry. 
 

sketch of pink ballgown
Arts and Culture |

A dive into 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Special Collections and Archives offers up pink inspiration for Barbieland fans.

women wearing t-shirt that says 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Home of the Brave
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

collage of historic newspaper front pages
Business and Community |

The historical newspaper, published from 1963 to 2014, focused on Las Vegas’ Black community.

books related to Nevada plantlife
Arts and Culture |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Special Collections exhibition showcases the work produced by activists, artists, and researchers dedicated to protecting the land and species that make Nevada unique.