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Archaeo-Nevada Society Records (MS-00728)

Abstract

The Archaeo-Nevada Society Records (1930-2016) consist of archaeological and conservation articles, correspondence, brochures, newsletters, programs, maps, and information about the flora and fauna of Nevada. Materials also include scrapbooks and photograph albums detailing the activities of the society between 1966 and 1999.

Finding Aid PDF

Date

1930 to 2016
bulk 1966 to 2005

Extent

8.66 Cubic Feet (12 boxes, 1 oversized box, 1 roll)
8.45 Linear Feet
186 digital_files (0.270 GB) JPG, PDF, XLSX

Related People/Corporations

Contributor: Hahn, Howard

Scope and Contents Note

The Archaeo-Nevada Society Records (1930-2016) are comprised primarily of files from past Archaeo-Nevada Society presidents. Records consist of archaeological and conservation articles, correspondence, brochures, newsletters, programs, maps, and information about the flora and fauna of Nevada. Materials also include scrapbooks and photograph albums detailing the activities of the society between 1966 and 1999. Also included are digitized scans of ANS organizational records from 1982 to 1991.

Access Note

Material is open for research. Arrangements must be made in advance to access digital files; please contact UNLV Special Collections and Archives for additional information.

Publication Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged roughly by past presidents of the Archaeo-Nevada Society.

Biographical / Historical Note

The Archaeo-Nevada Society (ANS) was incorporated in the State of Nevada as a nonprofit organization in 1966, and is composed of community members interested in various aspects of archaeology such as history, prehistory, and historic preservation. The society's purpose is to preserve Nevada's antiquities, encourage the study of archaeology, and to educate the public on the aims of archaeological research. Members are primarily students from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), as well as community members who engage in archaeological activities for recreation and enjoyment.

Archaeo-Nevada is an affiliate of the Nevada Archaeological Association and the Society for American Archaeology.

Source:

Archaeo-Nevada Society, "History of the Archaeo-Nevada Society," accessed October 31, 2019, https://archaeonevada.org/society-history

Preferred Citation

Archaeo-Nevada Society Records, 1930-2016. MS-00728. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1hk6w

Acquisition Note

Materials were donated in 2015 by Bruce Holloway, 2016 by Helen Mortenson, 2021 by Kevin Rafferty, and 2022 by Helen Mortenson; accession numbers 2015-050, 2016-059, 2021-022, and 2022-030.

Processing Note

The 2015 accession was processed by Joyce Marshall. In 2016, Tammi Kim minimally processed the addition during accessioning. Digital files were transferred off of optical discs and the descriptions added to the finding aid. In 2019, as part of an archival backlog elimination project, Melise Leech rehoused and arranged the materials, and revised the collection description to bring it into compliance with current professional standards. In 2021, Tammi Kim accessioned the 2021 addition and updated the finding aid. In 2022, Sarah Jones rehoused, described, and updated the finding aid with the 2022 addition.

Resource Type

Records

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NvLN::MS00728

Appraisal Note

In 2021, Tammi Kim performed minimal appraisal on the digital files. Duplicate files were reviewed and removed.

Finding Aid Description Rules

Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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