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Photograph of Las Vegas Grammar School teachers, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1920-1941
Date
1920 to 1941
Archival Collection
Description
Las Vegas Grammar school teachers pose in front of the Las Vegas School. It appears as if there are some children posing in front of the school as well. This photograph was taken sometime between 1920-1941. Site Name: Las Vegas Grammar School (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Nevada's First Atomic Bomb float, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1951
Date
1951 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
Women in bathing suits sit on a parade float with the words "Nevada's First Atomic Bomb" written on the side and a fake mushroom cloud behind them. The first atomic detonation at the Nevada test site was January 27, 1951. This is possibly the Helldorado Days festival parade.
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Photograph of the Palace Theatre marquee, Las Vegas (Nev.), August 1960
Date
1960-08
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Palace Theatre (later changed to the Guild Theatre). The marquee was advertising Yul Brynner and Gary Cooper, Solomon and Heba, and Wreck of the Mary Deare. A second sign was advertising, "cooled by refrigeration." Site Name: Palace Theatre (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Fremont Theatre marquee advertising "Arnold Rothstein," Las Vegas (Nev.), 1961
Date
1961
Archival Collection
Description
The marquee reads: "Open All Night; King Of The Roaring Twenties Story Of 'Arnold Rothstein' Plus 2nd Hit 'Mad Dog Coll;' Now Guild Theatre Ingrid Bergman 'Goodbye Again.'" Site Name: Fremont Theatre (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of the Fremont Theatre marquee advertising "Bridge on the River Kwai," Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957
Date
1957
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Fremont Theatre marquee reads: "Best Picture Of The Year 'Bridge On The River Kwai' MW. Holden Technicolor Alec Guinness; Free Parking 4Hrs 3RD & Carson." Site Name: Fremont Theatre (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of the interior of James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, decorated for the library's anniversary, September 1991
Date
1991-09
Archival Collection
Description
A "Happy Birthday" banner and streamers hang over the book stacks and a service desk inside James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in celebration of the university library's 30th anniversary on September 7, 1991. Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Photograph of Barry Ashton and others during a dance rehearsal, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1970s
Date
1970 to 1979
Archival Collection
Description
From left to right: Barry Ashton, Barry Ashton Dancers company manager Harvey (surname unknown) and unidentified female dancers. This was during a production of the Barry Ashton Dancers, possibly at the Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
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Photograph of Snackateria opening ceremony at Hoover Dam, Boulder City (Nev.), circa 1975
Date
1974 to 1976
Archival Collection
Description
Ceremonies for opening of Hoover Dam Snackateria. Someone pins a ribbon and flowers onto a woman's shirt. Behind them stands a blind man, seen in previous photos (0131 0034 & 0035). Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada. Site Name: Snackateria
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Photograph of Dale and Dorothy with bales of cotton, Pahrump (Nev.), 1950-1955
Date
1950 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
Dale and Dorothy Dorothy standing near bales of cotton on their ranch in Pahrump, Nevada. Their dog sits on one of the bales between them. Other cotton farmers can be seen to the left near a truck bed full of cotton. Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
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Photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt, Beldon Katleman, and Pearl Bailey, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
El Rancho Vegas owner Beldon Katleman, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and actress/singer Pearl Bailey stand together and chat with others at an unidentified function at the El Rancho Hotel. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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