News: Special Collections and Archives

man inspecting pages of a book
Campus News |

Students learn how to judge a book by its cover.

replica cannon with signage above saying "Rebels"
UNLV History |

The story behind the Battle for Nevada rivalry trophy began with Rebel pranksters in the dark of the night.

Fall colors 2025
Campus News |

Some of the biggest news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

The "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.
Campus News |

Welcome to the fabulous history of the Entertainment Capital of the World.

A collage of neon lights around a performer in feathers and a headpiece with the words "The Life of a Showgirl" overlayed.
Campus News |

Costume sketches, photos, programs, and rare materials showcase the dazzling history of Las Vegas showgirls.

Norma Jean Almadovar, a sex worker rights activist, poses with her collection of documents.
Research |

The Norma Jean Almodovar Papers document decades of advocacy and expand UNLV’s collecting initiative on sexual entertainment and economies.

UNLV seasonal eggs
Campus News |

A collection of colorful headlines featuring UNLV staff and students.

Will Collins in front of a marquee advertising a gay pride event in 1984 at UNLV
UNLV History |

Author, activist, and alum Dennis McBride on how classmates and allies established one of the city’s first LGBTQ organizations — the Gay Academic Union.

three women on couch in living room with walls covered in family photos
Research |

UNLV Special Collections workshop helps families collect oral histories, memorabilia, and records to pass down through the generations.

worker installing mural on building exterior
Campus News |

The project reframes the experience of walking into the building while honoring the memories of the professors lost.

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

A grant-funded project in Special Collections and Archives digitizes more than 800 at-risk video files.

unlv pumpkins
Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories at UNLV, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.