News: Special Collections and Archives

black and white photo of clara bow with dunes behind her
People |

The original 'It Girl' — and subject of Taylor Swift’s latest song — has strong ties to Southern Nevada. Discover more from the UNLV Special Collections & Archives.

archival image of four men posing in graduation regalia
UNLV History |

The former student body president and longtime donor passes away, 60 years after UNLV'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 UNLV 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 UNLV's Special Collections & Archives. (Photo by Aaron Mayes/UNLV 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
UNLV History |

Groundbreaking for its time, nursing students from UNLV 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 UNLV Special Collections and Archives offers up pink inspiration for Barbieland fans.

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

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

collage of historic newspaper front pages
Business and Community |

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