Ephemera

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Ellin Berlin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 90-87
Abstract Materials relating to the research and preparation of Berlin's novel Silver Platter, about her grandmother Louise Mackay, the wife of one of the Comstock's Bonanza Kings, John Mackay. Berlin conducted her research from approximately 1947 through the publication of the book in 1957. Includes research notes and correspondence; early drafts and proofs of the novel; originals and copies of 19th and early 20th century newspapers, pamphlets and ephemera, mainly...
Dates: 1833-1973; Majority of material found within 1948-1957
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Ellin Berlin Papers

Robert Bridges Papers

 Collection
Identifier: NC1377
Abstract

Robert Bridges (1914-1989) He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII and was honorably discharged in December 1945. Before joining the Marines, Bridges worked on both the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. After his return from war and his discharge from the military, he joined the U.S. Mint in San Francisco. The collection contains papers and ephemera collected by him while working at the U.S. Mint as well as events he attended during that time period.

Dates: 1966-1973
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Robert Bridges Papers

Campaign for Choice Records

 Collection
Identifier: 94-57
Abstract Campaign for Choice was organized in Reno, Nevada in August 1989 to ensure passage of Question 7 on the November 6, 1990 ballot. In essence, Question 7 affirmed an existing Nevada statute (NRS 442.250 based on Roe vs. Wade) and prohibited its modification or repeal except by a direct vote of the people. If Question 7 failed, the Nevada statute would be void, enabling the legislature to regulate, modify, and even prohibit reproductive rights for women. The campaign was successful, however,...
Dates: 1989-1991
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Campaign for Choice Records

Election Materials Collection

 Collection
Identifier: NC1110
Abstract

Collected by the Special Collections Department, the collection contains a variety of miscellaneous political ephemera, flyers, etc. distributed by individuals running for city, county, and national seats in Nevada and at the national level.

Dates: 1930-1998
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Election Materials Collection

Fallon Ice Company Sign

 Collection
Identifier: NC1332
Abstract

Fallon Ice Company was based in Fallon, Nevada and active in the community during the first half of the 20th century. Collection contains one sign from the company.

Dates: circa 1940
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Fallon Ice Company Sign

Mary Sue Ferrell University Ephemera Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0517
Abstract

Mary Sue Ferrell graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1971 with a Bachelor's of Arts in History. Collection contains a Teenage Opportunity Program patch, a UNR Centennial lapel pin, and a blue UNR pin.

Dates: circa 1965-1971
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / Mary Sue Ferrell University Ephemera Collection

Frankie Sue Del Papa campaign ephemera

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: ACM-2018-085
Dates: circa 1987
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department

Milton D. Glick Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0490
Abstract

Dr. Milton D. Glick (1937-2011) served as the 15th President of the University of Nevada, Reno, from August 2006 until his death on April 16, 2011. The Milton D. Glick Collection consists of a scrapbook, photographs of his inauguration as University President and from his memorial service, and objects and ephemera from his term in office.

Dates: 2006-2013
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives / Milton D. Glick Collection

Robert G. and Barbara Ann Harmon Collection on Lake Tahoe

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-70
Abstract Robert G. Harmon was the grandson of J. E. and Edith Jewell and the nephew of Laura Brown. Collection contains materials collected by Robert Harmon between 1892 and circa 1965 about Lake Tahoe including Jewell Heights ephemera, an 1892 boat travel description of Lake Tahoe written by Laura Brown, an invitation from Kings Castle, and an advertisement for Mark Twain Camps, including materials from his grandmother Edith Jewell, who owned Jewell Heights, a resort at Bijou, Lake Tahoe,...
Dates: 1892-circa 1965
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Robert G. and Barbara Ann Harmon Collection on Lake Tahoe

Harold's Club Collection

 Collection
Identifier: NC1334
Abstract

Harold's Club was founded by Harold Smith in 1935 and was best known for its nationwide advertising campaign "Harold's Club or Bust." Collection contains ephemera relating to the casino from 1963 to 1985.

Dates: circa 1963-1985
Found in: University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department / Harold's Club Collection