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Photograph of El Rancho craps table, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Entertainer Joe Lewis, El Rancho owner Beldon Katleman, and other patrons stand at the craps table at El Rancho Vegas as Joe throws the die. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Photograph of the Houssel House moving, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1983

Date

1983

Archival Collection

Description

Proof sheet of images taken during the move of the Houssels House from its original location, 1012 S. 6th St., Las Vegas, Nevada, to grounds of UNLV campus on Brussells. Site Name: Houssels House

Image

Photograph of Houssels House being moved, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1983

Date

1983

Archival Collection

Description

Proof sheet showing images of Houssels House being moved from its original location, 1012 S. 6th St., Las Vegas, Nevada, to grounds of UNLV campus on Brussells. Site Name: Houssels House

Image

Photograph of Houssels House passing the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1983

Date

1983

Archival Collection

Description

Moving the Houssels house from its original location, 1012 S. 6th St., Las Vegas, to grounds of UNLV campus on Brussells. It is on the move, passing by the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. Site Name: Houssels House

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Memo on the Israel Government Tourist Office booking at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, October 10, 1962

Date

1962-10-10

Description

An inter-department memo that contains information about the booking of the Emerald Room at the Sands Hotel by the Israel Government Tourist Office from October 23-25, 1962 for a cocktail party. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

Mixed Content

Photograph of three ladies at the Lido, Paris (FRA), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Three unidentified ladies dressed up in very nice dresses, coats, and elaborate hats, walking with two poodles. This photograph was most likely taken at the Lido in Paris, France. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)

Image

Photograph of female dancers at the Lido, Paris (FRA), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Dancers at the Lido in Paris are shown here performing on stage, in full costume and minimal clothing. Donn Arden produced many versions of the Lido in both Paris and Las Vegas. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)

Image

Cunningham, Harold David

Harold David Cunningham was born December 10, 1926 in Arrey, New Mexico. Harold married Cynthia W. on June 7, 1949 and they had three children: Frank W., Catherine S., and Harold D. Jr.

Cunningham enlisted into the United States Army in 1944.

Cunningham graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1948.

Cunningham was employed as the president and general manager of Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co. (REECo) at the Nevada Test Site.

Person

Robinson, Lawrence V.

Lawrence "Larry" Victor Robinson was born on January 14, 191, in Stella, Nebraska. Larry married Lois (née Fisher), and they had two children: John V. Robinson and Carol Byers.

Robinson attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Robinson was employed as a tunnel mechanic and welded for the Nevada Test Site.

Robinson passed away on October 29, 2010. Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61469197/lawrence-victor-robinson

Person

Smith, Jackie, 1944-2015

Jacquelynn Smith was born on November 11, 1944 in Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Nevada Southern University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. After graduation Jacquelynn began work for defense contractors who worked at the Nevada Test Site and National Laboratories. Jacquelynn also worked for the defense contractor EG and G Incorporated. Jacquelynn Smith passed away on November 7, 2015.

Person