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Photograph of Colonel William Strand and Miss Nevada at a celebration for the 30th anniversary of the Tactical Air Command, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 25, 1976
Date
1976-03-25
Archival Collection
Description
Col. William Strand and Janice Ann Carrell (Miss Nevada) cut a cake at a celebration for the 30th birthday of the Tactical Air Command, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of Colonel Maurice Seaver accepting command of the 474th Tactical Figher Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 2, 1976
Date
1976-06-02
Archival Collection
Description
Col. Maurice Seaver, Jr. accepting command of 474th Tactical Figher Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of Senior Airman Marno Hansberry, F-15 crew chief, and Lt. Col. Jerry Nabors, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 27, 1976
Date
1976-07-27
Archival Collection
Description
Senior Airman Marno Hansberry, F-15 Crew Chief (left) talks with Lt. Col. Jerry Nabors (back to camera), who is in the cockpit of his plane with the canopy open. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of Sargeant Russell Gagnon accepting award from Brigadier General James Hildreth, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 26, 1976
Date
1976-07-26
Archival Collection
Description
Top NCO Sgt. Russell Gagnon (left) being awarded Junior NCO (non-commissioned officer) of the Quarter plaque by Brig. Gen. James Hildreth (right), Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of the March Air Force Base band performing at a Nellis Air Force Base open house, Nevada, November 26, 1974
Date
1974-11-26
Archival Collection
Description
The percussion section of March Air Force Base band performs at a Nellis Air Force Base (Nevada) open house event. A bass drum bears the legend "15th U.S. Air Force Band, March Air Force Base, California." The 15th U.S. Air Force Band was its title between 1965-1991, when it became known as the 15th Air Force Band of the Golden West; in 1997 it became known as the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Slide of several officials signing the contract to construct Hoover Dam, April 18, 1931
Date
1931-04-18
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of officials from the Six Companies of San Francisco and the Bureau of Reclamation, as well as some local individuals, signing the contract to construct Hoover Dam (note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947). Dr. Elwood Mead is signing the contract. Seated next to him is Henry J. Kaiser. Also identified in the photograph (in no particular order) are W.R. Armstrong, Walker Young, R.F. Walter, and Louis Crampton.
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Photograph of Clark County High School students and staff, Las Vegas, 1912
Date
1912
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of students, teachers, and the principal of Clark County High School taking a school picture. Back row (left to right): Reynolds Robbins, Harry Gentry, Florence Bishop, Miss Lester (teacher), Wanda Ball, Leon Ronnow, Joe Coughlin, Herbert Squires, Vernon Delameter. Front row (left to right): Leland Ronnow, Clara Kiernan, Martha Kramer, Zatta McDonald, Olive Lake, Helene Reed, Louella Wengert, and Harry Overman (Principal).
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Photograph of the signing of the Six Companies contract, Las Vegas, April 1931
Date
1931-04
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of officials from the Six Companies of San Francisco and the Bureau of Reclamation, as well as some local individuals, signing the contract to construct Hoover Dam (note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947). Henry J. Kaiser is seated, signing the contract. Standing at the second spot from the left is Al Cahlan, Las Vegas Review Journal Managing Editor. Standing at the far right is Charles P. "Pop" Squires. Also identified in the photograph (in no particular order) are W.R. Armstrong, Walker J. Young (Bureau of Reclamation Engineer), R.F. Walter, and Louis Crampton.
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Postcard of the Grant party at mines in Virginia City, Nevada, October 28, 1879
Date
1879-10-28
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard of the Grant Party at the mines in Virginia City, Nevada October 28, 1879. The people in the photo are identified on the postcard as: Mr. J.W. Mackay, Mrs. M.G. Gillette, Mr. U.S. Grant Jr., Mrs. U.S. Grant, General U.S. Grant, S. Yamada, Mrs. J.G. Fair, Governor J.H. Kinkead, and Colonel J.G. Fair. The postcard is stamped July 1, 1930 in Carson City, Nevada. The postcard's inscription reads, "Hello Pals, saw Mary and Glenn yesterday, they both are fine. Hope you are both well and doing a big business. Regards to family, Busher." It was addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stocker Las Vegas, Nevada Northern Hotel.
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Photograph of women at a luncheon for the Wednesday Pan Club, Las Vegas, circa 1930s to 1940s
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photograph: "Mother-Daughter Luncheon of the Wednesday Pan Club in Las Vegas, Nevada Seated: 1. Mrs. Julian Moore, nee Frances McNamee 2. Mrs. Doris Ham 3. Mrs. C. W. Pierce, nee Carol Williams 4. Mrs. Jerry (Georgia) Woodbury 5. Mrs. Clinton Campbell, nee Alice Doherty 6. Mrs. Howard Jones, nee Margie Martin. Standing: 1. Mrs. Leo (Frances) McNamee 2. Mrs. Fred (Patience) Hesse 3. Mrs. Hazel Williams 4. Mrs. Clare (Lola) Woodbury 5. Mrs. C. C. (Florence) Boyer 6. Mrs. Arden (Helen) Lewis."
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