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Photograph of Aaron Williams, 1972

Date

1972

Description

Aaron Williams, the first African American to be elected to the Clark County Commission in 1972.

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Photograph of the dedication of Tom Williams Park, North Las Vegas, April, 1967

Date

1967-03

Description

The dedication of Tom Williams Park in North Las Vegas, Nevada. (L-R) Rev. Aubrey Walley, Methodist Church, Hal Fincher, North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Board, Dorothy Booth; Councilman Jack Petitti; Theron Goynes, North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Board; Father James Shehy, the Catholic priest who gave the prayer.

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Photograph of former District Court Judge George E. Marshall, circa 1978-1980

Date

1976 to 1982

Description

Former District Court Judge George E. Marshall. The location that the photograph was taken is unknown.

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Photograph of Death Valley (Calif.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

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."

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Photograph of a groundbreaking ceremony, Las Vegas (Nev.), June 5, 1963

Date

1963-06-05

Description

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).

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Photograph of Las Vegas Convalescent Center and manuscript description, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

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

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Photograph of a sculpture at the Hoover Dam, 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

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.

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Photograph of City of Las Vegas Rehabilitation Farm, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

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

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Photograph of the Las Vegas City Jail, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

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.

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Photograph of diagnostic out-patient building, Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Exterior view of the diagnostic out-patient building, Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital in Las Vegas. The building was designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. In 1986 Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital was renamed the University Medical Center, or more commonly referred to as, "UMC". The back of the photograph reads, "Frank and Virginia Ball Studio 222 South 2nd Street Las Vegas, Nevada." Site Name: University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1800 West Charleston Boulevard

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