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Photograph of circus performers, Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

An airborne acrobat and stunt performers during a circus act at Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Circus Circus (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of a circus performer with a dog, Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

A circus performer prepares to catch an airborne dog at the Circus Circus midway, Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Circus Circus (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Jay Sarno at the opening of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 5, 1966

Date

1966-08-05

Archival Collection

Description

Jay Sarno stands by a baby grand piano at the opening of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Betty and Harold Hind seated around a large table with others, Las Vegas (Nev.), August 21, 1957

Date

1957-08-21

Archival Collection

Description

A large group seated at table, probably at the Riviera hotel. Fourth and fifth from left are Betty Hind and Harold Hind. Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Postcard with aerial photograph of part of the Las Vegas Strip, 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Oversized postcard with aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip. Caption: "The fabulous Vegas Strip." On back: "P28950. Color by Stuart Griffith." Site Name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Transcript of interview with Vivian Harwell by Pamela Atkins, February 27, 1979

Date

1979-02-27

Description

On February 27th, 1979, Pamela Atkins interviewed Vivian Harwell in Las Vegas, Nevada. Harwell begins the interview by explaining her reasons for moving to Las Vegas from Arkansas, and the type of living quarters that she had. She then goes on to talk about the recreation in Las Vegas in addition to the Nevada Test Site and local politics. The two later discuss the convenience of having local colleges available in Las Vegas and the availability of children’s activities in Las Vegas. The interview concludes with Harwell’s personal reflection on her time living in Las Vegas, and that she does not regret moving to Las Vegas.

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Photograph of the cocktail lounge at the El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), circa 1953

Date

1951 to 1955

Description

Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of Sam Boyd, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 3, 1979

Date

1979-04-03

Description

Sam Boyd arriving at Sam's Town. Site Name: Sam's Town (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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