University of Nevada Student Photograph Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0709

Scope and Contents

The University of Nevada Student Photograph Scrapbook contains one photograph scrapbook from 1926-1927 depicting University of Nevada football games from the 1926-1927 season and numerous well-known U of N athletes, including Jake Lawlor, Harry Frost, and Jim Bailey.

Dates

  • 1926-1927

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Extent

0.958 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

University of Nevada Student Photograph Album contains photographs taken by an unknown student, likely a football player, of trips, friends, fellow athletes, and football games from the 1926-1927 season, including the 1927 University of Nevada vs. Stanford football game.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Custodial History

This photograph album was discovered among materials at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Special Collections and Archives Department in late 2022. Upon inspection, it was determined that the scrapbook contained photographs of the University of Nevada and northern Nevada. It was at this time that the director of UNLV Special Collections and Archives, Sarah Quigley, reached out to the University of Nevada, Reno Special Collecitons and University Archives to coordinate a transfer of the album. It is unknown how the UNLV Special Collections and Archives acquired the album.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Sarah Quigley on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Special Collections Department in December 2022.

Title
Guide to the University of Nevada Student Photograph Album
Status
In Progress
Author
Jessica Maddox
Date
December 2022
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

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)