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Color photograph of the front of the Thunderbird Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1940s
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Archival Collection
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The Thunderbird Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada with an automobile parked out front.
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Black-and-white photograph of Balinese dancer Ni Gusti Raka at the Thunderbird Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1952
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Archival Collection
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Ni Gusti Raka, a member of the Island of Bali Dancers, wearing traditional Legong dance costume. Raka was approximately 12 years old when this photograph was taken at the Hotel Thunderbird in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the dancers were performing. Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Booth, Willard, 1939-
Born in Collin, Mississippi in 1939, lived in Collin, Mississippi until six years old. Originally moved to Las Vegas in 1949 when he was six years old. Willard worked at the Sands Hotel and Casino as a dishwasher, at the Thunderbird Hotel and Casino as a porter, and as a construction worker for the city of Las Vegas before working as a youth leader for the Second Baptist Church.
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Sands Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, Nev)
The Sands Hotel opened in Las Vegas, Nevada in December 1952. A controversial group of investors fronted by Texas gambler and oilman Jake Freedman and New York nightclub boss Jack Entratter built what was considered at the time one of the world’s most lavish hotels and a showcase Las Vegas resort. Freedman purchased the property itself for $15,000 and spent $600,000 on the construction. The Sands was designed by Googie California architect Wayne McAllister.
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Set of photographs including Reverend Bennett's family, Frances Edward's Day, portraits, and car accident: image 018
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Archival Collection
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Set of photographs including Reverend Bennett's family, Frances Edward's Day, portraits, and car accident: image 012
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Archival Collection
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Set of photographs of fashion show at Desert Inn
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: 10-71, Fashionetta 13-21.
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Set of photographs including San Diego trip, Madison School Veteran's Day Program, and portraits
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: 35mm. 2-8: San Diego trip, 9-11 L.H, Madison School Vet. Day Program, Business Men Athletic Comm (at Center).
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Set of photographs including San Diego trip, Madison School Veteran's Day Program, and portraits: image 004
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Archival Collection
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