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Photograph of Steve Rossi, Ed Sullivan, Toni Clark, Elaine Rossi, Sylvia Sullivan, Frenchy Allen, and Marty Allen, Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa mid-late 1960s

Date

1964 (year approximate) to 1968 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

L-R: Steve Rossi, Ed Sullivan, Toni Clark, Elaine Rossi, Sylvia Sullivan, Frenchy Allen, Marty Allen and an unidentified woman near the Versailles Room in the Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. A sign in the lower right corner reads "Bob Patrick, Las Vegas."

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Navy Mothers' Club, Las Vegas, Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00285

Abstract

Navy Mothers' Club, Las Vegas, Nevada Records (1946-1979) contain scrapbooks, photographs, artifacts, by-laws, newspaper clippings, directories, and song books.

Archival Collection

Kay Royer Red Cross Scrapbook

Identifier

MS-00962

Abstract

The Kay Royer Red Cross Scrapbook contains black-and-white photographic prints, newspaper clippings, and personal correspondence collected by Sarah "Kay" Royer while stationed at the 248th General Hospital and 4th General Hospital in the Philippines from 1945 to 1948. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings with commentary written by Royer documenting her training at the American University in Washington, D.C., the journey to Manila, and her time spent there working in various hospitals. Included in the scrapbook are letters from soldiers thanking the nurses for their care, dance cards, menus from holidays and special occasions, and hand-drawn sketches given to Royer.

Archival Collection

Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00364

Abstract

The Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada Records (1980-1995) contain materials related to the internal administration and structure of the organization such as reports, strategic plans, and statistics. In addition, the collection contains materials pertaining to fund-raising activities such as fund-raising guides, ideas, and resources. Also included are brochures, articles, fact sheets, and clippings regarding various subjects including abortion, birth control, family planning, sexual education, sexually transmitted diseases, and teen pregnancy.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Doris and Cressa Hancock in Mabel Hancock Jean's Backyard, Las Vegas, circa 1940s

Date

1940 (year approximate)

Description

Doris Hancock sits on the grass with Cressa Hancock in Mabel Hancock Jean's Backyard.

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Photograph of William and Mina Crosby Stewart

Date

1913 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

A portrait of Mina Crosby Stewart and Will Stewart. Marceau Fotografer in Los Angeles, California is credited as the portrait's creator.

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Slide of the Churchill Downs Racecourse, Louisville, Kentucky, circa 2000

Date

2000 (year approximate)

Description

Spectators gather at the Churchill Downs Racecourse to view the horses prior to the Kentucky Derby race. The first Derby race was held in 1875.

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Photograph of a woman standing next to a water conservation sign in Jean, Nevada, circa 1920s

Date

1920 (year approximate)

Description

Woman in Western-style clothing standing outdoors in Jean, Nevada next to a sign on a post which reads, "Please don't waste the water, we have to buy it."

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Photograph of a woman waving near the Las Vegas Wash, circa 1929-1931

Date

1929 (year approximate)

Description

Woman standing on the side of the Las Vegas Wash

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Photograph of Mary Corkhill drawing a bucket of water from the Las Vegas Creek, circa 1905

Date

1905 (year approximate)

Description

Mary Corkhill drawing a bucket of water from the Las Vegas Creek

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