Lawlor Events Center Records
Scope and Contents
The Lawlor Events Center Records consist of issues of "Coming to the Lawlor Events Center" newsletter, correspondence, economic benefits reports, a Grand Opening Souvenir Guide, information about the Benson Gardens surrounding the building and donor Dorothy Benson, newspaper clippings, planning documents, programming flyers, a scrapbook, and two issues of its staff newsletter, the "Lawlor Lauder." Correspondence includes communications between University President Joseph Crowley, Vice President for University Services Richard Dankworth, and Physical Plant Department Director Brian Whalen.
Dates
- 1978-2013
Creator
- Lawlor Events Center (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Part of the collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Administrative History
Lawlor Events Center is an 11,536-seat multi-purpose arena in Reno, Nevada, located at the intersection of North Virginia Street and 15th Street on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. It was built in 1983 and named in honor of University of Nevada alumnus, coach, and Athletic Director Glenn "Jake" Lawlor. It is home to the Nevada Wolf Pack basketball team.
As the largest venue in Northern Nevada, the Lawlor Events Center also hosts banquets, circuses, concerts, conferences, private events, rodeos, World Wrestling Entertainment, Professional Bull Riding, and other entertainment and sports events. Performing artists have included Ray Charles, Amy Grant, Luciano Pavarotti, Kenny Rogers, Sesame Street Live, and Tina Turner. It is also the host for Washoe County School District high school graduations. It is the site for the University's annual New Student Welcoming Ceremony and Winter Commencements.
The 3 1/2 acre Benson Gardens surrounding the Lawlor Events Center were a gift from Dorothy E. Benson as a memorial to her husband, John Benson. Mrs. Benson was recognized with the Distinguished Nevadan Award in 1979.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Lawlor Events Center is an 11,536-seat multi-purpose arena in Reno, Nevada, located at the intersection of North Virginia Street and 15th Street on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. It was built in 1983 and named in honor of University of Nevada alumnus, coach, and Athletic Director Glenn "Jake" Lawlor. It is home to the Nevada Wolf Pack basketball team. The Lawlor Events Center Records consist of newsletters, correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, planning documents, programming flyers, and a scrapbook.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series: 1) Planning Material; 2) Dedication Material; 3) Event Marketing and Newsletters; 4) Scrapbook
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transfer from Lawlor Events Center in 2012 and periodic public distribution of marketing material on campus. Transfer from LEC in October 2015.
Separated Materials
Photographs, negatives and slides transferred to University Archives Photo Archives.
Processing Information
Original call number NUB 22/50 merged into AC 0634 in September 2015.
Creator
- Lawlor Events Center (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Lawlor Events Center Records
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu