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Postcard of the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1955-1970
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Photograph of a couple in Tonopah (Nev.), 1920-1950
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Ruby and Bud Rankin oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Ruby and Bud conducted by Chuck Williams on November 23, 2012 for the Friends of Red Rock Canyon in Nevada Oral History Project. Ruby Rankin begins the interview talking about her parents when they were caretakers of Oliver Ranch near Blue Diamond, Nevada. She briefly talks about Blue Diamond school. Then, Bud Rankin joins the interview and speaks about other caretakers, exploring the property, and the Carole Lombard plane crash site. Lastly, he briefly talks about the Oliver family.
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Arlene and Nephi Potter oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Arlene and Nephi Potter conducted by Shirley A. Myers on July 07, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Arlene discusses her personal history, education, and church activities. Nephi then discusses his employment at the Basic Magnesium Plant and the two recall atomic bomb explosions at the Nevada Test Site. Later, Nephi and Arlene discuss Carole Lombard’s plane crash and the construction of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). Lastly, the two recall their experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Architectural drawing of the Hacienda's (Las Vegas), proposed structure of the principal floor plan, May 29, 1954
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Preliminary study of various aspects of the proposed Hacienda. Drawn by: H.A.B.. Original medium: pencil on paper. Efstonbuilt, Inc. of Chicago, architects; McClellan & Markwith, architects.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of Circus Circus (Las Vegas), detailed proposal sheets, plot and roof plans, parking and area schedule, and legal description, November 17, 1967
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Archival Collection
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Project overview sheets of the major elements of Circus Circus from November 1967; Stamped "Preliminary - Not for Construction Purposes."
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of night operations at the Delamar Mill, Delamar (Nev.), 1900-1925
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Site Name: Delamar Mill (Delamar, Nev.)
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Photograph of Fortification Hill, Lake Mead, circa late 1930s
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Slide of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, circa early 1950s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of an orchard at the Las Vegas Ranch, circa early 1900s
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