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Photograph of an aerial view of downtown Las Vegas (Nev.), January 22, 1947
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a building on Washington St, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 1960
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Archival Collection
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Mark Brandenburg oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Mark Brandenburg conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on September 22, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Brandenburg discusses his upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada. He talks about his stepfather’s involvement with the opening of the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, becoming a co-owner of the property in 1990, and joining other downtown properties to form the Fremont Street Experience. Brandenburg describes the challenges in competing with mega-resorts on the Strip, modernizing the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, and weaving the history of the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino with that of the more recent Fremont Street Experience. Lastly, Brandenburg discusses the monetization of the street, and the future of the Fremont Street Experience.
Archival Collection
Rotary Club of Las Vegas, Honoring Secretaries celebration, 1972 June 22
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 18
Archival Component
Earl G. Heron oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Earl G. Heron conducted by Claytee D. White on November 22, 2024 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Heron recalls his childhood in Queens, New York, where he learned automobile mechanics from his father. He used that knowledge to become a mechanic on fighter planes for the United States Air Force. Heron was stationed for some time at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also was stationed in San Antonio, San Bernadino, Wichita Falls, and Fort Bragg. He became a flight engineer and took part in Red Flagg War Games Training while stationed at Nellis AFB. Digital audio available; no transcript available.
Archival Collection
Stella Champo Iaconis oral history interviews
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Oral history interviews with Stella Champo Iaconis conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on July 22, 1981 and July 23, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Iaconis discusses her personal history and family background. Iaconis also recalls moving from Sparks, Nevada to Las Vegas, Nevada and provides a recollection of the city. Iaconis then discusses Block 16 and the increase of women working in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Hotel Chatham menu, October 22, 1894
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Archival Collection
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J. K. Russ oral history interview: transcript
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Archival Collection
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Oral history interview with J. K. Russ conducted by Claytee D. White on December 22, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Russ discusses her early life in New Zealand and growing up on a tobacco farm. She remembers arriving to the United States and establishing a career as an artist. Russ talks about the 1 October shooting, creating an art exhibit using cards and letters received from people all over the world, and Las Vegas’ response to the tragedy. Lastly, Russ describes the art community in Las Vegas and the Arts District.
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Photograph of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra onstage at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, January 22, 1964
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Archival Collection
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Dean Martin's opening night at the Sands Hotel with his pal, Frank Sinatra (right) joining in, January 22, 1964.
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Photograph of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra performing at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, January 22, 1964
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Archival Collection
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Dean Martin's opening night at the Sands Hotel with his pal, Frank Sinatra (right) joining in, January 22, 1964.
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