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Sketch of a Building, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969
Date
1950 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
An artist's rendering a building called the Fantastic Fair. The bottom of the photograph reads, "'Fantastic Fair' West San Francisco Ave. At Valley View Blvd. Lessor- Home Investment C2., L.S. Whaley Pres. Lessee- Fantastic Fair Inc., Benson Flanzbaum Pres. Harry Hayden Whiteley A.I.A. and Associates. Architects & Engineers, Las Vegas, Nevada." This was sketched sometime between 1950-1969.
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Sketch of Fun-Land Amusement Park, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1955
Date
1950 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
This is an artist's rendering of Fun-Land Amusement Park in Las Vegas, Nevada, for Mr. Sam Pearlstein. Some of the attractions within this sketch includes, "Cafe", "Sports", "Bust-A-Bronc", "Noah's Arc", "Golf", "Rocket Trip", "Electric Racer", "Fun House", "The Big Wild West's How", and "Pool". This was drawn by Harry Hayden Whiteley A.I.A. Architect. The park was established in Las Vegas from 1954-1955. Site Name: Funland Park (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Sketch of an automotive center, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969
Date
1950 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
An artist's rendering of the Automotive Center. The bottom of the sketch reads,"Automotive Center, Ross Management Corp Owner. Arville and Desert Inn RD. Clark County. Nevada. Harry Hayden Whiteley AIA and Associates. Architects, Engineers. Las Vegas, Nevada."
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Sketch of apparel shop, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969
Date
1950 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
This is a sketch of an apparel shop for Favinger's in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was done by Harry Hayden Whiteley A.I.A Architect. It is signed by "B.W. Powers" in the upper right-hand corner of the sketch. This sketch was drawn sometime between 1950-1969.
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Photographic postcard of Badwater Basin, Death Valley (Calif.), 1950-1969
Date
1950 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Badwater basin in Death Valley. The top sign in the photograph reads, "Bad water-279.6 feet below sea level, lowest point in Western Hemisphere." Stamped on the back of the photograph is, "Natural Color Card from Kodachrome. A Mike Roberts color production. Berkley California. Desert Supply Company, Las Vegas, Nevada."
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Maps, approximately 1860 to 1950
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
UNLV Libraries Collection of Nevada Mining Maps
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Collection Number: MS-01032
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Nevada Mining Maps
Box/Folder: Flat File 01, Flat File 02, Flat File 03, Flat File 04, Flat File 05, Box 06
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Nevada Mining Maps
Box/Folder: Flat File 01, Flat File 02, Flat File 03, Flat File 04, Flat File 05, Box 06
Archival Component
Reproduction photocopy of May 28, 1945 issue of the Desert Breeze, newspaper for Las Vegas High School, approximately 1990
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Leslie H. Smith Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01057
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
1990 historical Las Vegas calendar, 1990
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Leslie H. Smith Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01057
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Photographic reproductions of Helldorado ladies (1935) and Fremont Street (1930s), approximately 2000 to 2017
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Leslie H. Smith Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01057
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Aerial photographic reproductions of the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street during the 1950s, approximately 2000 to 2017
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Leslie H. Smith Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01057
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component