In this essay, Jerry Countess provides narrative context for a demographic study of the Jewish population in Las Vegas, and addresses the services and community needs revealed by the study and the growing Jewish population.
Scenic view of Death Valley. The back of the photograph/postcard reads, "167- Death Valley from Dante's View in the Black Mountains of Southern California. Bad water in the flat lands of Death Valley can be seen from Dante's view in the Black Mountains of Southern California" and "Color Card Kodachrome reproduction by Mike Roberts Studios. Berkley 4, California."
Groundbreaking ceremony for a buildings designed most likely by Harry H. Whiteley. The two individuals holding shovels are Pat Boone (left), and Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer (right).
Opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Convalescent Center, operated by the United Convalescent Hospital, with a manuscript describing the opening ceremony. Street Address: 2832 Maryland Parkway
Close up photograph of a sculpture at Hoover Dam. There are rocks and boulders in the background. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969.
City of Las Vegas Rehabilitation Farm designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969. Site Name: City of Las Vegas, Nevada Rehabilitation Farm
Exterior view of the Las Vegas City Jail. This jail was designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. There are several cars parked outside of the jail.