L-R: two unidentified men with Duane Pierce and Elmer Curley at a University Library Society event, in the Special Collections Reading Room, James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Pierce was Chairman of the UNLV Department of Radiologic Technology; Curley served in the Public Services department of UNLV Libraries from 1967-1994. Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Joanne Goodwin (University of Nevada, Las Vegas history professor) speaks at a University Library Society event, in the Special Collections Reading Room, James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Nevada Senator Jean Ford stands by (at right, holding folder). Others unidentified. Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Associate University Librarian Myoung-ja Lee Kwon speaks t a University Library Society event, in the Special Collections Reading Room, James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
An unidentified woman with Nevada politician Jean Ford (at right) before leaving with the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs to tour the state of Nevada to testify on child abuse prevention legislation. They are standing by a car in a parking lot in front of an apartment building; part of the Las Vegas Hilton hotel can be seen in the background.
Las Vegas Valley Water District officials. Standing from left to right is Maurice Gedance, Harvey Luce, George Ullom, Leonard Fayle, and William Renshaw.
Performers preparing backstage for the Folies Bergere show at the Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The tallest showgirl in Las Vegas, Sonja Lubbers (6 feet, 2.5 inches), is adjusting the tie of the show's shortest boy dancer, Bo Ramos, who is standing on a chair. Shelves with hats, headdresses and shoes are seen behind them.
Leaders of North Las Vegas Chapter #9 International Footprinters Association, North Las Vegas, Nevada, July 15, 1975. Second from left is Municipal Judge Ray Daines.
Black and white image of "Big Bertha," the Six Companies, Inc. motor transport used to haul workmen between Boulder City and Hoover Dam. This double-decker truck could haul 154 men. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Sergeant Clyatt, in his bake shop at the landing on the Arizona River near Ragtown near Boulder City, Nevada. He established a relief station there and served bread and coffee to families left homeless after a brush fire at the river. Photo was taken circa 1930s. (NOTE: Photos of Elton Garrett, family, and friends transferred to B.C. - D. McBride collection)
From left to right: a picture of the North Las Vegas Library construction with Mayor William Taylor, Councilmen Bud Cleland and Jack Petitti, City Manager Clay Lynch, and North Las Vegas Building Inspector Roland Tate.