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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.)

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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

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.)

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Photograph of the Aladdin Hotel sign and marquee, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

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

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

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

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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)

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Costume design drawing, showgirl in a jacket, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980

Date

1980-06-05

Archival Collection

Description

Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: " 8 dancing nudes-E, (green jackets, g strings)."
Costume Details: Showgirl wearing a green and white sports jacket and a g-string.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Elvis
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Costume design drawing, feathered turquoise showgirl costume decorated with stars, Las Vegas, 1974

Date

1974

Archival Collection

Description

Costume design for Hallelujah Hollywood!, an MGM Grand Hotel production.
Costume Details: Two-piece bikini-type jeweled showgirl costume with stars, with matching cuffs and headpiece; embellished with oversized turquoise feather tail and plumes.
Show Name: Hallelujah Hollywood!
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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