Topic: special collections

On the Hunt: Finding the Connections Behind the Collection
A series of books are displayed in a case
Arts and Culture | October 1, 2019
Bibliophile Beverly Rogers shares tales of her favorite rare book finds.
50 Treasures for 50 Years: W.H. Bechtel Scrapbooks
gallery
Campus News | November 15, 2017
Campus invited to celebration and exhibit tour Thursday, Nov. 16.
The Back Story: Constructing the Performing Arts Center
Rendering of the performing arts center
UNLV History | March 7, 2017
From one unified design, the realities of time and budget forced the Judy Bayley Theater and Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall into separate buildings.
African American Experience Documentary Premiers Feb. 20
historical image of students walking to school
Campus News | February 16, 2017
University Libraries and Vegas PBS dig into the archives to capture the stories of the city's African American community.
Capturing A Love Story
Jerome D. Countess holds a portrait of his late wife, Rachel
Business and Community | February 13, 2017
Photographer Aaron Mayes shares the story behind his award-winning photo for the Libraries' Jewish Heritage Project.
Looking for a Good Las Vegas Book?
Priscilla Finley
Arts and Culture | February 8, 2017
Humanities Librarian Priscilla Finley on the depictions of our city in the new "Writers Imagine Las Vegas" exhibit at Lied Library.
Exhibit: Please I’d Like to Grow
Girl sits while resting her hand on her chin
UNLV History | October 6, 2016
UNLV Libraries examines 60 years of student activism at UNLV.
University Libraries Awarded Grant to Preserve History of Legalized Gambling in America
Item from University Libraries Special Collections
Campus News | December 8, 2015
National Archives grant helps University Libraries' Special Collections Division preserve archival collections on expansion of gaming in America from 1970 to 2010.