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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1936-1940
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
The filling of the Hoover Dam after the completion of the construction. It was previously called the Boulder Dam, and in 1947 it was officially renamed the Hoover Dam. Written on the top of the photo: "BDRA. NEV. 4.36 350." Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of man in Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified worker stands in front of slot machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of cotton planters on ranch, Pahrump (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Three cotton planters stand among the crops at the Lazy 88 Ranch. Inscription with photo, identifying the people, reads: "Cotton planters of Pahrump, Dale, Bert, and Ethel, Happy Memories, T. L. McCullough." Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
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Photograph of Lincoln County Court House, Pioche (Nev.), 1872
Date
1872
Archival Collection
Description
Lincoln County Court. On the right and left side of the entrance reads " POST NO BILLS", the sign in the doorway reads " Old Lincoln County Court House for $1,000,000!" Site Name: Lincoln County Courthouse (Pioche, Nev.)
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, December 25, 1932
Date
1932-12-25
Archival Collection
Description
Cofferdam (upper one), 1/4 - 1/2 mile upstream from Dam site. Dec. 25, 1932. Note on back: ""Electric Marion steam shovel on top of cofferdam. May have used shovel to lay down metal grating. - W. A. Davis.""
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Photograph of a 8th grade graduating class, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 1937
Date
1937-05
Archival Collection
Description
A group picture of the graduating class: 8th graders from Fifth Street Grammar School on May 1937. In the first row is #1 John Pinjuv and #2 Lynn Scott. Site Name: Fifth Street School (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of a woman and cooks at the Last Frontier, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Chef Schneider, Ann Kelsy, and two other unidentified men pose for a photo in front of a buffet table at a 7th anniversary party of the Last Frontier Hotel. Site Name: Last Frontier Village (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Notes on the Empire Crafts organization booking the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, August 9, 1962
Date
1962-08-09
Archival Collection
Description
Notes written by General Joe Battley regarding the Empire Crafts booking of the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The notes outline the date, contact person, and number of guests. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
Mixed Content
Photograph of Ffolliott Charlton, Hollywood (Calif.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Promotional photo of Ffolliott Charlton (also known as Fluff LeCoq). She was a prominent dancer in Donn Arden productions and in Frank Sennes' Moulin Rouge shows in Hollywood, California in the 1950s. Site Name: Moulin Rouge (Hollywood, Calif.)
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Photograph of Paul Steffen dancers, Hollywood (Calif.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A photograph of the Paul Steffen Dancers, taken by Bruno of Hollywood sometime in the 1950s. The Paul Steffen Dancers were a well-known dance troupe, and all appear in costume in this particular photograph. Site Name: Moulin Rouge (Hollywood, Calif.)
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