The view of three unidentified gentlemen standing by a waterfall that splashes into the Colorado River located in the rocky Grand Canyon. Located in Arizona, the Grand Canyon was carved by erosion from the Colorado River, which resultantly left the canyon an estimated 277 miles long, a mile deep, and up to 18 miles wide. Today, about two billion years of geological history has been exposed at the canyon.
An artist's color rendering of a man riding a wagon cart pulled by two burros. Written on back of postcard: "The burro is a hardy, homely, pathetic, yet ludicrous little chap, an interesting bit in the colorful drama of the west. The burro and pack train are inseparably linked with the West's early history, especially with the prospector and mining." The postcard is titled "Blazing the Trail to Hoover Dam, Near Las Vegas, Nevada."
Dr. Richard Giles poses for a picture. Family history inscription reads: "Father of Dick L. Giles; Uncle to Edith C. Giles Cadagan Barcus 1914, Brother to Edwin S. Giles; great grand uncle to Mrs. Jane Cadogan Perry [who has three children by prior marriage to Arthur N. Patten; Childrens' names are Arthur N. Patten, Jr., Patricia Ann, and Edwin Giles Patten.]"
Title sheet that lists an index of drawings. Drawing from Homer Rissman Architectural Records (MS-00452) -- Regency Towers: Las Vegas, Nevada -- Project drawings -- Artist's rendering of an exterior building perspective; Lobby and entertainment suite electrical drawings, sheets E1-E4 file.
Cover sheet of the architectural plans for the addition of a hotel tower for the Sahara from 1961. Original image of the hotel is taped backwards into the plan. Includes project tabulation. Printed on onion skin. Leon Gluckson, architect; Berton Charles Severson, architect. Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South