Hazel Baker Denton Papers (1907-1957) contain correspondence, family artifacts, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and family biographical information. Included are journals that chronicle the years Denton served as an Assemblywoman for the Nevada State Legislature and a copy of her book, Ironing Day, her newspaper columns, and speeches.
From the North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection on North Las Vegas, Nevada (PH-00277) -- Capt. Willie Mays, left wing, Thunderbirds Precision Flying Team. Nellis Air Force Base. (1-19-82)
From the North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection on North Las Vegas, Nevada (PH-00277) -- Capt. Joseph "Pete" Peterson, Right Wing, Thunderbirds Precision Flying Team Nellis Air Force Base. (1-19-82)
Color photo of a dance number from "Pzazz! 68", staged by Donn Arden at the Desert Inn Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. (c. 1968) Stamp on back of photo reads "Credit: Hy Simon Lo 4-3250 European Press 113 West 42nd Street N. Y. C."
Las Vegas School, grades K-8, 1924. Las Vegas School previously housed all grades, including high school students in a separate wing during the early 1900s. Research suggests that the high school was later separated into a different building. That school, named Clark County High School and then renamed Las Vegas High School, was constructed in 1917.
Postcard of Goldfield, Nevada depicting an artistic rendition of 20 mule team early days. To see the original image the postcard painting was based off of, see pho025749.
1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
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Color photo of Operetta Time, "Bittersweet" - a scene from "Hallelujah Hollywood" at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. L-R: Unidentified, Ross Davies, Reg Reidel, Patrick Caba, and Rich Rizzo (far right). (c. 1970s-80s) Staged by Donn Arden.
1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
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Color photo of a dance number in the pirate scene of "Hallelujah Hollywood", staged by Donn Arden. (MGM Grand, Las Vegas - c. 1970s-80s) Identified individuals include Paul Canavan (left), Joe Dickey (middle) and Patrice Chanel (being held aloft).
1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
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Color photo of the trolley song number in "Hallelujah Hollywood", staged by Donn Arden. (MGM Hotel, Las Vegas, c. 1970s-80s) Identified individuals include Chuck Karel , Eileen Barnett, and Steve Harmon (hanging on trolley).
1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)
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"Hallelujah Hollywood" - trolley song. In background: Alan Weeks (left), W.D. Hemsley (right). In foreground: Eileen Barnett and Steve Harmon (left); Diane Findley and Chuck Karel (rt.). Staged by Donn Arden - MGM Grand, Las Vegas, c. 1970s-80s.