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The Mint Hotel and Casino craps gaming guide, Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card, "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE 'Behind The Scenes' public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the 'Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas.'"

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The Mint Hotel and Casino, Roulette Gaming Guide, Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1961

Description

The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- Printed on back of card: "The Mint Hotel-Casino Las Vegas, Nevada property of a wholly-owned Del E. Webb Subsidiary. THE MINT - Tallest building in Nevada and world famous for its FREE "Behind The Scenes" public tours. The Mint boasts 300 luxurious rooms. The most romantic setting in Las Vegas is the Top O' The Mint cocktail lounge, dancing and Ambassador Room Steakhouse all accessible via the unique glass enclosed, scenic outside elevator. Near 'round-the-clock entertainment and the friendliest employees in town help make your visit to The Mint one you'll never forget. No wonder they call it the "Biggest Sleeper in Las Vegas." (copyright 1961)."

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Sketch of Fun-Land Amusement Park, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1955

Date

1950 to 1955

Description

This is an artist's rendering of Fun-Land Amusement Park in Las Vegas, Nevada, for Mr. Sam Pearlstein. Some of the attractions within this sketch includes, "Cafe", "Sports", "Bust-A-Bronc", "Noah's Arc", "Golf", "Rocket Trip", "Electric Racer", "Fun House", "The Big Wild West's How", and "Pool". This was drawn by Harry Hayden Whiteley A.I.A. Architect. The park was established in Las Vegas from 1954-1955. Site Name: Funland Park (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Jean Ford, Helen Mortenson and Blanche Zucker at a University Library Society event, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1980s-1990s

Date

1981 to 1989

Description

L-R: Nevada Senator Jean Ford, Las Vegas civic leaders Helen Mortenson and Blanche Zucker at a University Library Society event, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Black-and-white photograph of the Clark County High School girls' basketball team, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1912

Date

1912

Archival Collection

Description

The Clark County High School girls' basketball team poses with a ball. Later the school was renamed Las Vegas High School. Louella Franses Wengert (Ham) is the first girl to the left holding the ball. Site Name: Las Vegas High School (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Chris Giunchigliani oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02866

Abstract

Oral history interview with Chris Giunchigliani conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on October 20, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Giunchigliani talks about her career in the Nevada State Assembly, as a Clark County Commissioner, and as a Clark County School District special education teacher.

Archival Collection

Robert Gore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00703

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Gore conducted by David Emerson on January 31, 2008 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Gore discusses serving as a public relations officer for the United States Air Force and being a part of the Summa Corporation. He also discusses being one of the main promoters of an engineering school for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Peter V. Gratton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00717

Abstract

Oral history interview with Peter Gratton conducted by Claytee D. White on February 26, 2009 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Peter Gratton recalls graduating from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 1981. He then discusses starting a career at the UNLV University libraries and becoming the Administrative Assistant III for the Lied Library Building Department.

Archival Collection

Dal Peterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01477

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dal Peterson conducted by Daion Dall on February 28, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Peterson recalls the opening of Boulder (Hoover) Dam, and the significance of the Helldorado Parade. Peterson later discusses environmental and social changes throughout Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection