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Postcard of Clarence Johnson and Josephine Gail Johnson, Millers (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1910

Description

Clarence Johnson (left) and "Josephine" Gail Johnson (right) in Millers, Nevada. Handwritten message provided with image: "Dear Nan and Rufe, Will send you some pictures now and next time will write. You will know who this is. Harvey took it about two weeks ago. Jessie and Clarence (Johnson) are here now. He lost his job at Millers and he will get work here if he can. But so far has not. Hayden came with them as his... (card ends). - postcard, L-R: 1) Clarence Johnson; 2) Josephine Gail Johnson." A second handwritten message provided with the image reads: "'Harvey' is Harvey Lohr, Ollie (Howard) Lohr's husband. "Hayden" is Jessie's youngest brother, James Hayden Howard. Personal interview with Josephine Johnson Foster, 02/20/80. Elizabeth Nelson Patrick."

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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, June 1, 1950

Date

1950-06-01

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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Letter and envelope from Annie Rannow, Provo City, Utah to Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada

Date

1894-09-16

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

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Various political figures and community members stand by the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign with rainbow-colored lights in celebration of Las Vegas Gay Pride Week: digital image

Date

2013-08-30

Description

From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Dina Titus [U. S. House of Representatives-NV, Democrat]; Teresa Benitez-Thompson [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 27, Democrat (Latino)]; Miss Las Vegas Gay Pride 2013 [see Vegas Seven magazine, November 21, 2013, pp. 16-21]; James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; Nelson Araujo [Democrat (gay); representative from the Office of U. S. Senator-NV Harry Reid]

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Postcard showing Binion's Horseshoe (Las Vegas), 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

Color view of the facade of Binion's Horseshoe. Transcribed from original: "Binion's Horseshoe Club. Downtown Las Vegas. The 'Bright Spot,' on the world's brightest 2 blocks, featuring the largest electric sign in the world. Long famed for 'Fast Action' the HORSESHOE HOTEL & CASINO has 100 guest rooms, 24-hour restaurant, 3 cocktail bars, 'round-the-clock' casino, air curtain and FREE inside parking." Publishing info from original: "'Mirro-Krome' by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. Dist by. Douglas Venable. 920 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, Nev."
Site Name: Horseshoe Club
Address: 128 East Fremont Street

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