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Photograph of John Cahlan and others, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 16, 1980

Date

1980-10-16

Description

Plaque marking the site of "Block 16"-First and Ogden Streets. The historic marker marks the Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of the city of Las Vegas. L-R: Bob Shelton (Old Vegas); John F. Cahlan, Jubilee coordinator; Cecil Simmons (Old Vegas); and Charles Aplin (President of Southern Nevada Historical Society).

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Photograph of the Flamingo Reservoir, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1967

Date

1967

Archival Collection

Description

At site of Flamingo Reservoir, which was later renamed the Tom Campbell Reservoir. Standing from left to right, Leonard R. Fayle, President of the Las Vegas Valley Water District, William R. Renshaw, General manager of the Las Vegas Valley Water District, Robb Johnson, general contractor, and William Blackman of Montgomery Engineering.

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First MGM construction, image 02

Description

Stuart Mason shakes hands with Al Benedict next to Bernie Rothkopf outdoors on the construction site, wearing construction hats and posing for the camera. A banner behind the men reads "MGM Grand Hotel." See similar photo in black and white, jhp000979-001

Postcard of the Thunderbird Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Illustration of the Thunderbird Hotel porte cochere, neon sign and automobiles parked in front. "SK3255." Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 2755 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Report by the Freeman Company publicist to Charles Block (Globe Photos), Las Vegas, April 10, 1957

Date

1957-04-10

Description

A report by the Freeman Company publicists regarding the Copa Girls titled "Showgirl's Springboard to Success" which examines the employment of the Copa Girls at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

Mixed Content

Photograph of performers in the Lido production "Desirs," Paris (FRA), 1954

Date

1954

Archival Collection

Description

Seven photos of performers in the Donn Arden staged production "Desirs" that appeared at the Lido in Paris, France. These are all from the scene "Desirs de Roi" (Royal Desires). Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)

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Photographs of productions at the Lido, Paris (FRA), 1960

Date

1960

Archival Collection

Description

Five photographs featuring performers in a production staged by Donn Arden at the Lido in Paris. Female dancers can be seen on horseback while male dancers accompany them. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)

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Photograph of Joyce and Jay Sarno, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 5, 1966

Date

1966-08-05

Archival Collection

Description

Joyce and Jay Sarno pose in formal wear during the opening of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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