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Notes on the Cadillac Business Managers Club booking at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, October 18, 1962
Date
1962-10-18
Archival Collection
Description
Notes written by General Joe Battley regarding the Cadillac Business Managers Club booking for October 26, 1962 of the Emerald Room at the Sands Hotel located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The notes outline the date, time, person in charge, number of guests, function, room set up, and the menu. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
Mixed Content
Photograph of Hampton and Sadie George at Kiel Ranch, North Las Vegas (Nev.), 1893-1904
Date
1893 to 1904
Archival Collection
Description
The Kiel Ranch between 1893 and 1904. At left is a shed or stable for horses. At right is possibly a spring house. Man at left is Hampton E. George, the other man might be Conrad Kiel and the lady seated is Sadie Kiel George. 0105 0090 is a duplicate copy of this photo. Site Name: Kiel Ranch (North Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of businesses in early Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925
Date
1900 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
Businesses visible include The Gem (J. W. Horden proprietor), Arizona Club, Gem lunch counter, Saloon, Red Onion Club, and The Arcade.
Site Name: Arizona Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)
The Gem (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Red Onion Club Saloon (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Site Name: Arizona Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)
The Gem (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Red Onion Club Saloon (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of men in swim wear at the pool at Las Vegas Ranch, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925
Date
1900 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
Group of men in swim wear gathered around a swimming pool located at the Las Vegas Ranch. The ranch house is seen in the background. People identified in the photo include Robert Griffith, Otto "Kelly" Westlake, and Jay Warren Woodward. Approximate date 1916.
Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of the Aladdin Hotel sign and marquee, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1970s
Date
1970 to 1979
Archival Collection
Description
Three unidentified people stand in front of the "ice cream chair" sign in front of the Aladdin Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The sign was designed by Ray Larsen of YESCO (Young Electric Sign Company) of Las Vegas. On the marquee: The Vagabonds with Babe Pier; Henry Shed. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Film transparency of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, 1941
Date
1941
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing an aerial view of Nellis Air Force Base, taken from the book, "Epitome of the History of Nellis Air Force Base" by James R. Hinds, found in the Nellis Air Force Base Library (call #: U634.5N3H56). Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of businesses and casinos on Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1931-1943
Date
1931 to 1943
Archival Collection
Description
Left to right: Young Electric Sign Co. workers on scaffolding in front of the Westerner Gambling Hall and Saloon (owned by the Stockers), Kolstad's Toggery men's store, the Monte Carlo Club, the Keyhole Bar, Steel's Jewelry. Site Name: Monte Carlo Club (Las Vegas, Nev.); Westerner Gambling Hall and Saloon (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Slide of El Rancho Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the exterior of the El Rancho Hotel located in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign near the top of the photo depicts an animated man with a slot machine, while the neon yellow sign located just above the entrance door reads: "El Rancho Hotel, Bar - Casino." Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Wells, Nev.)
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Costume design drawing, yellow and black feathered showgirl costume, Las Vegas, 1981
Date
1981
Archival Collection
Description
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from drawing index: "8 black girls (black and yellow feathers)."
Costume Details: Showgirl in jewelled bikini and headdress with yellow and black feathers
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Hullabaloo
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Costume Details: Showgirl in jewelled bikini and headdress with yellow and black feathers
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Hullabaloo
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
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Photograph of female dancers in red and gold costumes, male dancers in white and gold tuxes, Paris, France, 1985
Date
1985
Archival Collection
Description
Showgirls wearing gold costumes with matching gold headpieces and red, orange, yellow and white feathered wings perform onstage with male dancers wearing white tuxedos with short gold jackets and white top hats.
Show Name: Panache (Lido: Paris, France)
Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
Show Name: Panache (Lido: Paris, France)
Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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