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Ascaya development before homes, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-13

Description

Carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada, Ascaya is a custom luxury home development within the City of Henderson. The project's infrastructure was built completely with materials mined on site and all major improvements were installed prior to beginning sales.

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Ascaya development before homes, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-13

Description

Carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada, Ascaya is a custom luxury home development within the City of Henderson. The project's infrastructure was built completely with materials mined on site and all major improvements were installed prior to beginning sales.

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Collage of scenes from Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada. "Experience the elegance of 575 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, the excitement of 24 hour gaming, and the enjoyment of dining in our many fine restaurants, only at Harvey's"

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Photograph of former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, 1966

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.

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Postcard of former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, 1966

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.

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Letter from Gene Russo to the Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 21, 1977

Date

1977-11-21

Description

Agenda for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate accompanied by a letter describing the cancelation of the meeting that was supposed to be held the next day. CSUN Session 6 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Entrance to new post office, Goldfield, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1947 (year approximate)

Description

From the Frank Benham Photograph Collection on Goldfield, Nevada (PH-00288).

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Photograph flood damage to railroad tracks in Stine, Nevada, 1905

Date

1905

Description

Flooding in Stine, Nevada, 1905. View of damage to the railroad tracks.

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Photograph of first commencement ceremony, Nevada Southern University, 1964

Date

1964

Description

President Charles Armstrong at first Nevada Southern University (NSU) commencement.

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Photograph of commencement ceremony, Nevada Southern University, 1964-1965

Date

1964 to 1965

Description

Dr. Alex Dandini at a Nevada Southern University (NSU) commencement ceremony.

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