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Photograph of Troy Pritchard at the annual "Turkey Trot," Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa mid 1950s - early 1960s
Date
1955 to 1964
Archival Collection
Description
Three year old Troy Pritchard chasing a turkey with an unidentified girl at the annual "Turkey Trot" held at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Transcribed on the back of the picture: "Tables turned. Three year old Troy Pritchard forgot this old adage about the tables being turned, as he was chasing Mr. Gobbler in the annual 'Turkey Trot,' held at the Sands Hotel here--- and it looks as though Troy will have a poignant memory of this Thanksgiving for some time to come."
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Photograph of Jake Friedman and Dan Dailey during the filming of "Meet Me in Las Vegas," Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1955-1956
Date
1955 to 1956
Archival Collection
Description
Typed description on back of photograph: "WELCOME… to Las Vegas. On location at the famed desert resort, Dan Dailey gets a warm welcome from Jake Friedman, proprietor of the internationally known Sands Hotel. "Meet Me in Las Vegas" is M-G-M's colorful invitation to sparkling entertainment, set in the fabulous desert resort with an outstanding cast headed by Dan Dailey, Cyd Charisse, Liliane Montevecchi, Agnes Moorehead, Oscar Karlweis, Lili Darvas, and Paul Henreid. Adding their diversified talents to the CinemaScope musical are guest stars Jerry Colonna, Sammy Davis, Jr., Lena Horne, Frankie Laine, Peter Lorre, Frank Sinatra, the Slate Brothers, and Japanese singing discovery Mitsuko Sawamura. Nicholas Brodszky and Sammy Cahn wrote the music, with Joe Pasternak producing and Roy Rowland directing."
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Photograph of celebrities lined up outside the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1955-1956
Date
1955 to 1956
Archival Collection
Description
Photographers shoot pictures of celebrities lined up outside of the Sands Hotel during the production of the motion picture "Meet Me In Las Vegas." Producer Joe Pasternak is seen at the far left. Among the crowd are Jerry Colonna (third from right in back row), June Haver (second from right) and Fred McMurray (far right), Peter Lorre (third from left in back row). Two posters for shows produced by Jack Entratter, including Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, are on the wall behind the line.
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Photograph of the Cross Country team, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1976
Date
1976
Archival Collection
Description
Description provided with image: "Bottom Row (L-R) Sue Sapper, Sue Munday, John Galza, Brad Cruz, and Richard Clark. Middle Row (L-R) Head Coach Al McDaniels, Carl Saxton, Mark Rivero, John Payne, Eric Eckert, and Assistant Coach Dave Roberts. Top Row (L-R) Greg Williams, Joerg Herbrechtsmeier, Randy Guyll, James Deakin, and Ray Temple from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Cross Country Team." Another typed description is provided on back of image: "UNLV 1976 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM -- Member of the 1976 UNLV Cross Country team are pictured here from left to right. Bottom row: Sue Sapper, Sue Munday, John Galza, Brad Cruz, and Richard Clark. Middle row: Head Coach Al McDaniels, Carl Saxton, Mark Rivero, John Payne, Eric Eckert, and Assistant Coach Dave Roberts. Top row: Greg Williams, Joerg Herbrechtsmeier, Randy Guyll, James Deakin, and Ray Temple. (Not pictured: Frank Boucher)."
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Photograph of Bob Faiss and Judge John F. Mendoza at a WE CAN benefit, Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1984
Date
1984
Archival Collection
Description
Attorney Bob Faiss (left) presents an award to Judge John F. Mendoza (right) at the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas. WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) was a chapter of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (later Prevent Child Abuse America). Site Name: Union Plaza Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1 South Main Street
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Photograph of John Walsh and Kenny Guinn at a WE CAN benefit, Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1984
Date
1984
Archival Collection
Description
L-R: Human rights and anti-crime activist John Walsh and Nevada politician-businessman Kenny Guinn at the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas. WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) was a chapter of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (later Prevent Child Abuse America). Guinn was Vice President of Nevada Savings and Loan at the time, and served as Governor of Nevada from 1999-2007. Site Name: Union Plaza Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1 South Main Street
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Photograph of Judge John F. Mendoza, Reuben Zucker and Blanche Zucker at a WE CAN benefit, Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1984
Date
1984
Archival Collection
Description
L-R: Judge John F. Mendoza, Dr. Reuben Zucker, Blanche Zucker at the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas. WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) was a chapter of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (later Prevent Child Abuse America). Blanche Zucker was the president of WE CAN. Site Name: Union Plaza Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1 South Main Street
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Photograph of Judge John F. Mendoza, Harriet Schaller and Bob Faiss at a WE CAN benefit, Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1984
Date
1984
Archival Collection
Description
L-R: Judge John F. Mendoza, Harriet Schaller (widow of Nevada politcal strategist and writer Chris Schaller) and attorney Bob Faiss at the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas. WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) was a chapter of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (later Prevent Child Abuse America). Site Name: Union Plaza Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1 South Main Street
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Photograph of Reuben Zucker, Judge John McGroarty and Myrna Williams at a WE CAN benefit, Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1984
Date
1984
Archival Collection
Description
L-R: Dr. Reuben Zucker, Judge John McGroarty, Nevada politician Myrna (Torme) Williams at the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas. WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) was a chapter of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (later Prevent Child Abuse America). Site Name: Union Plaza Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1 South Main Street
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Photograph of Harriet Schaller, Bob Miller, Colette Saltz and Chris Hall at a WE CAN benefit, Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1984
Date
1984
Archival Collection
Description
Harriet Schaller (widow of Nevada politcal strategist and writer Chris Schaller), Bob Miller (Governor of Nevada from 1989-1999), Colette Saltz and Chris Hall at the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas. WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) was a chapter of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (later Prevent Child Abuse America). Site Name: Union Plaza Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1 South Main Street
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